Shooting Cancels Family Days, Parade In Deerfield

UPDATE: Due to a mass shooting in Highland Park Monday, all 4th of July related activities in Deerfield have been canceled.

The Village of Deerfield said in a statement:

"Due to a shooting in Highland Park, Family Days activities at Jewett Park have been cleared and the parade is canceled. Please share that the parade activities are canceled with your family and friends."

The Deerfield Police Department said it is assisting Highland Park in the search for the shooter. The suspect is still at large.

"Please be cautious and stay indoors, if possible. Report any suspicious activity you see to the Deerfield Police Department at 911," the Village said in a statment. "If you have any information about the shooting, call the FBI Tip Line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324). Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by this senseless shooting."

Follow Patch's latest coverage of the shooting here.

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DEERFIELD, IL — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Deerfield so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Deerfield:

July 4 Festivities

What: Family Days
Where: Various locations in Deerfield
When: July 3-4

July 3 (Brickyards Park)

• DJ Begins at 5 p.m.
• Food Vendors 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Carnival Games 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Bounce Rides (Free) 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Fireworks (Dusk)

July 4 (Jewett Park)

• Rotary 5K Race - Registration From 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. Race Begins 8 a.m. Register HERE
• Breakfast in the Park by the Wild Roaster 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Arts & Crafts Show 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Bike Parade 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. (Rosemary Terrace Lot)
• Dog Show 8:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. BYOD (Bring Your Own Dog)
• Food Vendors 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Sensory Friendly Play Area 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Kids Amusement Rides and carnival games (Wristbands $15) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Flower Show (New Location@ Jewett Park Pavilion) 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Parade at Noon (Deerspring Pool to Jewett Park)

NEARBY FIREWORKS

• Northbrook
• Glenview
• Buffalo Grove

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.