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Six Flags Great America

Star Spangled Nights will be held at Six Flags Great American in Gurnee, with fireworks planned at night.&nbsp;More via the Six Flags website: <a href="https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/events/star-spangled-nights" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sixflags.com/greatamerica/events/star-spangled-nights. </a>

Local Event: Six Flags Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

Six Flags Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags...

Star Spangled Nights will be held at Six Flags Great American in Gurnee, with fireworks planned at night. More via the Six...

Six Flags Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

Willow Stream Park

Join the Village for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration! Bring a picnic basket and a blanket out to Willow Stream Park as we celebrate America's birthday. The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will present a patriotic-themed concert beginning at 7 p.m., while the fireworks display begins at 9 p.m.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vbg.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/153" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">vbg.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/153</a>

Local Event: Celebrate America's 250th Buffalo Grove Birthday

Celebrate America's 250th Buffalo Grove Birthday

Join the Village for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration! Bring a picnic basket and a blanket out to Willow Stream Park...

Butler Lake Park

The Village’s July 4 special concert will take place at Butler Lake Park, with fireworks immediately following the performance at the same location. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Limited picnic tables are available in nearby Cook Park.

Local Event: Fireworks at Butler Lake Park on July 4, 2026

Fireworks at Butler Lake Park on July 4, 2026

The Village’s July 4 special concert will take place at Butler Lake Park, with fireworks immediately following the performance...

Century Park Arboretum

Independence Day Celebration 
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Join the community in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a full day of festivities.
The day begins at 9 a.m. with the Independence Day Parade through the Deerpath neighborhood, stepping off at the corner of Deerpath and Atrium Drive. Road closures begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. The parade will travel south on Deerpath Drive to Sullivan Drive, then west to Aspen Drive, with designated viewing and performance areas along the route.
In the evening, festivities continue at Century Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. with music and entertainment provided by DJ Top Dog from A to Z Entertainment, sponsored by the Vernon Hills Park District.
Fireworks will launch over Big Bear and Little Bear lakes beginning at approximately 9:15–9:30 p.m., presented by Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc.
Parade participants must pre-register in advance and will receive confirmation and lineup details by July 1. Participants should follow designated staging and exit routes after the parade, with pick-up areas located near the Atrium Drive business park.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early, review parade route information, and follow all posted safety guidelines, including respecting road closures and keeping children safely away from the parade route.

Local Event: Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills 

Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills 

Independence Day Celebration 
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Join the community in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of...

Star Spangled Nights will be held at Six Flags Great American in Gurnee, with fireworks planned at night.&nbsp;More via the Six Flags website: <a href="https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/events/star-spangled-nights" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sixflags.com/greatamerica/events/star-spangled-nights</a>

Local Event: Six Flags Great America Star Spangled Nights, Fireworks 

Six Flags Great America Star Spangled Nights,...

Six Flags Great America Star Spangled Nights, Fireworks 

Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center

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Local Event: Beach Fest Fireworks on July 4 

Beach Fest Fireworks on July 4 

Beach Fest & Fireworks at Village of Round Lake Beach & Civic Center 

Courtland Commons Park

Fourth of July Fireworks Display 
Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 9:30–10 p.m. 
Courtland Commons Park, 444 E. Courtland Street
Fireworks will be held in celebration of Independence Day, beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. and running through 10 p.m.

Local Event: Fourth of July Fireworks Display in Mundelein

Fourth of July Fireworks Display in Mundelein

Fourth of July Fireworks Display 
Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 9:30–10 p.m. 
Courtland Commons Park, 444 E. Courtland...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Vernon Hills on Thursday, July 9th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:30pm at Steinhafels. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Thursday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/3Tc8HeI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/3Tc8HeI</a>

Local Event: Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon.

Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Vernon Hills on Thursday, July 9th! Note that pizzas will be...

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