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Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
10:00am Fourth of July Parade
Starts: Intersection of Elm Street & Glendale Avenue
Ends: Village Green, 525 Maple Street
Come on out and show your patriotic spirit! Watch and support local organizations and your fellow neighbors as they march in Winnetka’s annual Fourth of July Parade along with orchestras, pipe bands, the Dixieland Bands, jugglers, Uncle Sam on stilts, 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.
Premier Business Parade Sponsor: First Bank & Trust
Want to participate in the parade?
Our annual Fourth of July Parade is always a wonderful event that brings the community together as friends, neighbors, and citizens. We like to involve as many people as possible in our parade, because it’s always fun to see our community getting into the spirit and doing something out of the ordinary. And let’s face it, the more entries there are, the more festive the parade! So please participate! You don’t need talent (although it’s a plus if you have some), just enthusiasm. Entries may be as simple or sophisticated as you wish. You could decorate a bike, wagon or lawn tractor, build a stunning float, dress in costume, play an instrument, or march with the Girl Scouts. To participate in the parade and show your patriotic spirit, please complete and return an entry form by Wednesday, June 20. Entry forms are available at the Winnetka Park District administrative office or online here.
Completed forms can be dropped off to the administrative office in-person, or by mail, fax or email. If you have questions, give us a call at (847) 501-2040.
In-Person/Mail-In: 540 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
Fax: (847) 501-5779
Email: wpdinfo@nullwinpark.org
11:00am Events on the Green
Village Green, 525 Maple Street
After the parade, join us at the Village Green for the traditional flag-raising ceremony, a children’s flag parade, and family races. Compete for the coveted family trophy and let the bragging rights begin.
6:00pm Fourthfest
Duke Childs Field, 1321 Willow Road
Come celebrate our nation’s birthday at the Winnetka Park District’s annual Fourthfest at Duke Childs Field. Bring dinner or purchase food while you enjoy music and children’s activities prior to the most spectacular fireworks on the North Shore! A multitude of attractions and entertainment will be available, including face-painters, balloonists, moon walks, a giant slide, and so much more.
Food Vendors
Tapas Gitana
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Popcorn & Candy
Attractions
6:00-8:00pm Games/Inflatables/Rides
7:00-9:00pm Hillbilly Rockstarz
8:00pm Jesse White Tumblers
9:20pm Fireworks
Hillbilly Rockstarz Concert Sponsor: BMO Harris Bank
Transportation
A free bus will be provided approximately every 30 minutes from 6 to 10:30pm.
Bus Route (pick-up and drop-off)
- Elm Street post office
- Winnetka Train Station
- Indian Hill Train Station
- Elder Lane Beach parking lot
- Tower Road Beach parking lot (upper lot)
- Hubbard Woods Train Station
Be A Proud Community Supporter of the Winnetka Fourth of July CelebrationThe Fourth of July Celebration is Winnetka’s largest and most expensive community-wide celebration. It is a true Winnetka tradition and has taken place every year for the past 130 years. Please consider a financial contribution on behalf of your family to keep this tradition alive in 2018. Red Level ($49 or less) White Level ($50-99) Blue Level ($100-499) Stars & Stripes Level ($500-999) Patriotic Level ($1,000+) |
2018 Photos
