Deerfield Will Celebrate Fourth of July With Fireworks, History-Themed Parade

The village of Deerfield will mark Independence Day this year with a two-day celebration.

“We have a lot of family-friendly entertainment both days,” said David Fitzgerald, management analyst for the village. “It’s a fun, local event where you can celebrate our country’s beginning with others in the Deerfield community.”

Live entertainment by Energy Productions and a silent auction are among the events that will precede the village’s annual Fireworks display, set for Friday, July 3 at dusk at Brickyards Park.

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Then on the holiday (Saturday), carnival rides, a pancake breakfast, 5K race and dog show will highlight a day of fun events at Jewett Park. The parade, set to kickoff at noon on Sunday from Deerspring Pool, will have a historical theme, “Bringing History to Life.”

The grand marshal will be Larry Dondanville, a member of the Deerfield Historical Society.

Full schedule:

Friday, July 3rd – Brickyards Park

Noon Poster contest entries due at KoenigRubloff Realty Group and the Italian Kitchen.

5:00 p.m. GATES OPEN: Concession sales begin (food and soft drinks available)

6:00 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment by Energy Productions!

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction!

5:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. Super Stolie: Children’s entertainment at Brickyards Park

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. RC Juggle: Balloon Twister

7:00 p.m. Raising of the Flag by the American Legion and singing of the National Anthem

Dusk FIREWORKS: A new and thrilling display!

Saturday, July 4th – Jewett Park

8:00 to 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast: Jewett Park Shelter hosted by Cookers Red Hots

7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts Sales: Jewett Park Grounds

8:00 a.m. Deerfield Rotary Club 10k Race/5K Walk: Registration from 7:15 -7: 45 a.m. Starts at Walden School. CARA certified.

8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Bike Parade: Parking Lot at Rosemary and Deerfield (bikes must be pre-decorated)

(Bike Parade starts at 9:00 a.m.)

8:45 to 10:00 a.m. Dog Show: Jewett Park

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Corporate Booths, and

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Flower Show: Submit flowers for judging between 7:30 -9:00 a.m., Oak Room, Jewett

Park Community Center

11:00 a.m. Deerfield Community Concert Band at Village Hall

NOON SPECTACULAR PARADE – Deerfield Lions Club

Parade Route: Deerspring Pool to Waukegan Road, Waukegan Road to Hazel Avenue, Ending at Jewett Park

1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free Swimming for everyone at Deerspring Pool and Mitchell Pool