Shooting Cancels 4th Of July Parade, Fireworks In Skokie

UPDATE: Due to a mass shooting in Highland Park Monday, the Skokie 4th of Juy Parade and fireworks have been canceled.

“After a two-year hiatus, the Skokie Fourth of July Parade Committee was looking forward to bringing joy back to the Skokie community and neighboring friends," Skokie 4th of July parade committee and chairman Richard Evonitz said in a statement. "Although the decision to cancel today’s parade came with a heavy heart, we will never compromise the safety of the community. Thank you to all of the volunteers, parade units, and community partners who helped us in our efforts. We look forward to the day when we can bring the Skokie Fourth of July Parade back to the streets of our beloved Village of Skokie. Our thoughts remain with our neighbors in Highland Park.”

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SKOKIE, IL — After two years of modifications or cancelations, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

Skokie 4th of July Festivities

What: Skokie 4th of July Parade
When: Noon
Where: Lincoln Avenue from Oakton Community College Parking lot to Niles Center Road, then Oakton Street to Oakton Park.

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What: 3-D Fireworks Festival
When: Noon to 10 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m., music and family fun at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk, first 10,00 patrons receive free 3-D glasses)
Where: Niles West High School, 5701 W. Oakton St., Skokie

Events are set to include face painting, hula hoop, egg race, water balloon toss, sack race and tug of war. Scheduled live music start with The Empty Pockets, an Indie-Americana outfit with classic rock, folk and blues influences, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by 7th Heaven, a cover band playing hits from the 1970s through the present day, playing from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Skokie Patch calendar.