Evergreen Park Gears Up for 47th Annual Independence Day Parade

Get ready for the ‘Second of July’ when Evergreen Park’s 47th annual Independence Day Parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2.

The parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, from 95th Street at 95th Street and Springfield Avenue, east on 95th Street to Richmond Avenue, and north on Richmond to 91st Street where the parade disbands.

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Thousands flock to Evergreen Park’s Independence Day Parade, which is considered one of the best in the southwest suburbs. The parade features local churches, schools, businesses, park district groups and other civic organizations showing off their best patriotic floats and colorful marching.

Please note that parade participants are prohibited from throwing candy to spectators along the parade route. Too dangerous, the village says.

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The parade starts at 95th Street and Springifield Avenue, and heads east on 95th Street to Richmond Avenue, and north on Richmond to 91st Street, where the parade disbands.

And yes, fireworks will be shot off after the parade at dusk July 2, in Duffy Park, 9101 S. Ridgeway.