Independence Day is celebrated by parades, patriotic music and fireworks that light the skies. The towns along the North Shore of the Chicago area offer a variety of family friendly fireworks shows. Following are the fireworks shows in the towns on 
the North Shore for 2009.
Please note: This article is from 2009. For informaion for 2010, please see Fourth of July festivals and fireworks on the North Shore of Chicago
Evanston July 4
The Evanston fireworks ill be held at Clark Street Beach on the lakefront. The Palatine Concert Band will play patriotic favorites from 7:30 to 9:10 pm. The fireworks will be launched at 9:15 pm. There will be a parade earlier in the day at 2 pm.
Glencoe July 4
The Glencoe Fireworks are at Lakefront Park at 9 pm. Activities during the day includes a two mile fun run at 8 pm, and parade at 2 am and a 6:30 BBQ at the beach.
Glenview July 4
The Twilight Show begins at 7:30 pm and the fireworks show is at 9 pm. The fireworks show is synchronized to patriotic music. The Glenview fireworks are held at the Glenview Park District Golf Course.
Morton Grove July 4
There will be a Community Parade at 2:30 pm that starts at Central and Dempster and moves to Harrer Park. The fireworks show is held at the park at 9:30 pm.
Northbrook July 4
The festivities start with a parade at 2:30. The fireworks show at Techny Pakr begins at dusk.
Skokie July 4
The Fourth of July parade starts at noon and features marching bands, drill teams, clowns, tumblers, live animals, vintage automotives and more. The 3-D fireworks begin at dusk. The first 10,000 people get a free pair of 3-D glasses. Niles West High School.
Wilmette July 3
The festivities begin a 4 pm on Thursday, July 3, with Tastefest, a concert by Palatine Concert Band and more. The Grand Fireworks display is at 9:30 pm.
Winnetka July 4
The fireworks show is at 9:15 pm at Duke Child’s Field at Willow and Hibbard.
Information is subject to change.
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