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Independence Day fireworks and celebrations in Northwest Suburbs of Chicago

June 23, 10:13 AMChicago Community Life ExaminerChristine Nyholm
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Communities around the Chicago area gather for Independence Day celebrations and fireworks and casual gatherings. The Northwest Suburbs of Chicago feature a variety of celebrations and fireworks spectaculars that light up the skies in patriotic Fireworks by Fishrmann sxctributes. Following are the many Fourth of July celebrations in the Northwest Suburbs.

 
Community Festivals and Fireworks
 
The fireworks show is on July 3 at Arlington Park, after the day of horse racing.  
 
Barrington July 1 - 4
The 25th Annual Barrington 4th of July Celebration Fireworks is a family friendly festival that celebrates our nation’s independence. The downtown Barrington celebration includes live music, family fun activities and a beer and brat tent. are on July 4 starting at dusk.
 
Village of Hoffman Estates July 1 – 5
The carnival will be held at 1900 Hassell Road in Hoffman Estates
 
There will be two fireworks shows held during the festival. On July 1 and July 4 there will be a fireworks spectacular at 9 30 pm. The Fourth of July Parade is on July 4, starting at 1:00 PM.
 
Village of Palatine July 1 to 5
Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest (4th of July Festival) runs from July 1 to July 5 at the community park near the intersection of Palatine Road and Hicks Road. The festival features food, music and entertainment. Fireworks will be on July 3 at 9:30 pm.
 
Park Ridge July 3
The Park Ridge fireworks show is at Maine East High School on July 3 at dusk. Patriotic music pays tribute to the people, history and landscape of America. Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture will accompany the fireworks show at dusk.
 
July 4 Fireworks
 
Buffalo Grove July 4
The Buffalo Grove fireworks take off at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course on Lake Cook Road and Raupp Boulevard. There will be a two hour pre fireworks concerts performed by the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band.
 
Des Plaines July 4
The grounds of Oakton Community College open at 4 pm for picnicking, children’s games, pony rides and face painting. Family friendly activities include a petting zoo, Patch 22 and a miniature train ride for kids. The Des Plaines Historic Society will sell picnic food. Music will be performed by a band called “Tripple Shot from 5 to 7 pm. The Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band will perform during the fireworks show, which starts at 9 pm.
 
Elgin July 4
Entertainment begins at 7 pm at Elgin Sports Complex with live music and food. The fireworks show starts at 9:30 pm.
 
Elk Grove Village July 4
Lion’s Club Independence Day Fireworks on Saturday, July 4 at 9 pm at Lions Park
 
Village of Roselle July  4
Fireworks will be held at Lake Park High School West Campus on July 4: fireworks begin at dusk
 
Village of Streamwood July  4
Fireworks at Dolphin Park on July 4 at dusk
 
Wheeling July 4
Wheeling downsized their Freedom Fest from a three day festival into a one day commemoration with a parade and fireworks show. The Parade steps off at 7:30 pm. Fireworks start at dusk, about 9:15 pm, at Heritage Park.
 
Information is subject to change.

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