Palos Heights Red, White and Blue Independence Day Fireworks And Parade

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — Palos Heights is putting on the red, white and blue with an old-fashioned Independence Day Celebration planned for Thursday, July 3, where you can express your patriotism with inflatables, brands and fireworks at Community/Memorial Park, 7607 W. College Drive.

Bring the kiddos over to Community Park at 76th Avenue, just south of Route 83, for inflatables and games from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 3. Pre-sale wristbands for residents are $15 per child, available through June 30; or $20 on the day of the event. Wristbands are on sale at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. A wristband is required to play in the inflatables.

Then come back in the evening for a free concert and fireworks. Gates open at 5 p.m. A DJ spins the tunes from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Starting at 7 p.m., Soda will take the stage playing current and classic hits. Fireworks will be blast off at 9:15 p.m. A beer tent and food vendors will be open during the event from 5 to 9:15 p.m.

Lake Katherine Nature Center is hosting a bash coinciding with the Palos Heights celebration on July 3. Fireworks begin at dusk and there is free entry for all. Optional tickets for $30 are available for a gathering in the clubhouse starting at 7 p.m., including drinks and light snacks. The nature center is located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. Register and purchase tickets online before 5 p.m. July 1.

Circle back on Friday, for the Palos Heights Fourth of July Parade. The parade steps off at noon from the Harris Bank, 12534 S Harlem Ave, and travels north down Harlem Avenue to 119th Place.

The “sensory friendly” block also returns to the parade for a third year courtesy of the Palos Heights Recreation Department and SWSRA (Southwest Special Recreation Association). The "sensory friendly block" is designed to provide a less stimulating environment for adults and children with sensory sensitivities. There will be no lights, sirens or music located at Harlem and 120th Street to Harlem and Route 83.

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