Buffalo Grove Plans July 4 Concert, Fireworks At Willow Stream Park

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — The village will celebrate Independence Day with patriotic music and fireworks July 4 at Willow Stream Park.

The village’s annual celebration will take place Saturday, July 4, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road. The event begins with a free performance by the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band at 7 p.m., followed by the village’s fireworks display at 9 p.m.

This year’s fireworks display is sponsored by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, according to the village.

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As part of the celebration and in recognition of the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday, the nearby Ernie Karge Rotary Village Green has been illuminated in red, white and blue in the days leading up to July 4. Village officials said the lighting creates a festive backdrop for photos or an evening stroll before and after the celebration.

The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary season, will present a patriotic concert featuring American classics, movie themes, Broadway favorites, jazz selections and traditional Independence Day music.

Associate Conductor Allison Rakickas and Jeff Slepak, leader of the trombone section, will share the podium in conducting the program, which will showcase various American musical styles and genres, according to the village.

As fireworks light the sky at 9 p.m., the concert will conclude with “America the Beautiful” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

The expanded fireworks display will be launched from the Buffalo Grove Golf Course and is best viewed from Willow Stream Park.

Parking

Available parking locations include Willow Stream Park, Old Checker Road on the south side of the street only, and Mike Rylko Community Park, which is accessible to Willow Stream Park by the Route 83 pedestrian overpass.

As a courtesy to nearby residents, parking is prohibited on Manchester Drive between Old Checker Road and Church Road, as well as on Buffalo Grove Court and other Roseglen private streets immediately south of Old Checker Road.

Traffic

Old Checker Road will be closed during the fireworks display, from about 9 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

After the display, Old Checker Road will operate as one-way traffic only, allowing vehicles to exit east onto Buffalo Grove Road.

Event Rules

No alcohol is permitted at Willow Stream Park.

Sparklers and other personal fireworks are prohibited.

For more information about Buffalo Grove’s Independence Day celebration, visit vbg.org/july4.