As 2022 Fourth of July weekend celebrations begin kick off in Illinois, families across the city and suburbs are planning to attend barbecues, parades — and of course, firework shows.
Editor's Note: This list has been updated in the wake of the mass shooting at the Highland Park Independence Day Parade. More cancellations may happen. Please check with the individual organizations before heading to your destination.
Independence Day celebrations are well underway in the Chicago area. Looking for a Fourth of July parade or fireworks display near you? Check out the list below for parades in some of Chicago's suburbs and this link for Fourth of July fireworks.
Fourth of July parades
Barrington
The downtown parade begins at 10 a.m. on July 4, from Barrington High School to the Metra Commuter Lot.
More information here.
Bensenville
Local
The Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on July 4, starting at the Town Center.
More information here.
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Lisle
A Fourth of July parade is set to start at 10 a.m. on July 4.
More information here.
Oak Park
The Village of Oak Park will hold a parade at 10 a.m on July 4.
More information here.
Wheaton
Independence Day celebrations with a downtown parade at 10 a.m. on July 4.
More information here.
Lincolnshire
The "Red, White, and BOOM!" celebration will have a parade at 11 a.m. on July 4.
More information here.
CANCELED: Deerfield
This event was canceled in the wake of the mass shooting at the Highland Park Independence Day Parade.
The Deerfield Family Days will host a parade at noon on July 4.
More information here.
Glen Ellyn
The Fourth of July Parade kicks off at noon on July 4.
More information here.
Palos Heights
A parade will take place at noon on July 4 on Harlem Avenue.
More information here.
CANCELED: Skokie
This event was canceled in the wake of the mass shooting at the Highland Park Independence Day Parade.
The town will hold a downtown parade at noon on July 4.
More information here.
Spring Grove
An outer space-themed parade at noon on Main Street.
More information here.
CANCELED: Evanston
This event was canceled in the wake of the mass shooting at the Highland Park Independence Day Parade.
The Evanston Fourth of July Association will have a parade at 2 p.m.
More information here.
