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🌱 Patch AM: Highland Park Sets July 3 Fireworks, July 4 America250 Parade

And on the Highland Park Patch calendar - Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

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Thursday June 4th Patch AM

Good morning Highland Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Highland Park readies fireworks, America250 parade and pool party
  • Which Highland Park favorites are serving at this summer’s Taste festival?

Also on today's calendar: Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Highland Park Sets July 3 Fireworks, July 4 America250 Parade (patch.com) — Highland Park is gearing up for a two-day Independence Fest with the return of its fireworks show at The Preserve on July 3, followed by an America250-themed parade downtown and a Star-Spangled Pool Party at Hidden Creek AquaPark on July 4. City leaders emphasize celebrating 250 years of American independence while highlighting the community’s welcoming values and inviting residents to participate with themed parade floats and family-friendly activities.    

• 31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026 (chicagotribune.com) — Highland Park food lovers can look forward to Taste of Highland Park, featuring dishes and drinks from local favorites like Cafe Dacha, Lynfred Winery, DeNucci's and Indus Progressive Indian, plus live music from All American Throwbacks and Eve 6. It’s one of many Chicago-area summer food and drink festivals highlighted for 2026.    

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  • Local Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat-Sun, Jun 6-7, 2026 (Oakbrook Center) (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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