7/4/2012
Nielsen USTA Pro Tennis Championship
7/4/2012
at the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center
(530 Hiibbard Road)
The Nielsen Championships showcase world class tennis close to home, with all net proceeds benefiting the North Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA).
Visit www.nielsenprotennis.com for tickets and schedule!
Winnetka Fourth of July
7/4/2012
Parade • 10 am
Watch and support local organizations and your fellow neighbors as they march in Winnetka’s Annual Fourth of July Parade along with the Jesse White Tumblers, National Champion Jazz Steppers, Pipe Bands, Dixieland Bands, Orchestras, Irish dancers, Uncle Sam and so much more! The parade steps off from the intersection of Elm Street and Glendale Avenue and heads east through town all the way to the Village Green. Family, friends and anyone in between are welcome to be a part of this patriotic event.
Parade Entires, Line-Up & General Information
Activities on the Green • 11 am
After the parade, join us at the Village Green for the traditional flag-raising ceremony, children’s flag parade and the family races, with event for all ages . . . let the bragging rights begin.
Fourthfest • 6:30 pm
Come celebrate our nation’s birthday at the Winnetka Park District’s annual Fourthfest at Duke Childs Field. Bring dinner or purchase food from our partner Grand Food Center, while you enjoy a country rock concert from the ban Jin and Tonic (courtesy of our concert partner, BMO Harris Bank). A multitude of attractions and entertainment will be there including face-painters, balloonists, moon walks, a giant slide, a bungee run and so much more. The evening finishes with the most spectacular FIREWORKS on the North Shore at 9:15 pm.
Free Buses
Free buses to Duke Childs Field will be provided every 20-30 minutes between 6:45 and 10:30 p.m. Buses will follow 2 routes:
Route 1 – PICK UP AND DROP OFF
Hubbard Woods Train Station
Tower Rd. Beach (Upper lot)
Lincoln and Winnetka Community House (Village Lot)
Lincoln and Elm Streets
Elm St. and Green Bay Rd.
Elm St. Post Office lot
Route 2 – PICK UP AND DROP OFF
Elder Ln. Beach
Winnetka Ave. and Essex
Indian Hill Train Station
North Shore Country Day School
Winnetka Train Station
Elm St. Post Office lot
Winnetka Fourth of July Partners
BMO Harris Bank
Village of Winnetka
Winnetka Parks Foundation
Ford Orthodontics
Winnetka Talk
Fitness Together
City Kids Dental North Shore
John Q. Cook MD
Winnetka Animal Hospital