Shooting Cancels 4th Of July Parade, Fireworks In Northbrook

UPDATE: Due to a mass shooting in Highland Park Monday, all remaining afternoon and evening 4th of July related activities in Northbrook have been canceled.

The Village of Northbrook said in a statement:

"All remaining Northbrook 4th of July activities, including the bike parade, mile-long parade, and fireworks show have been canceled following the news of a shooting in Highland Park earlier today. Our thoughts are with our Highland Park neighbors."

Follow Patch's latest coverage of the shooting here.

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NORTHBROOK, 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 Northbrook so you can start planning now.

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

July 4 Festivities

What: Northbrook 4th of July
Where: Several locations
When: July 4

• 7:30 a.m. — Rotary Club of Northbrook's 4th of July Breakfast at Village Green Park
• 7:30 a.m. — Park District's Liberty Loop 5K Run/Walk at Techny Prairie Park & Fields
• 8:30 a.m. — Liberty Lap Fun Run
• 10 a.m. — Gather to cheer on Northbrook's first responders at the Police vs. Fire Softball Game at Village Green Park
• 2:15 p.m. — Bike Parade will kick off at Cherry Lane and Western Avenue
• 2:30 p.m. — Mile-long Parade
• 7 p.m. — Gather at Meadowhill Park for DJ entertainment at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome.
• Dusk — Finish your 4th of July celebration with a boom at the spectacular fireworks display, which can be viewed from Meadowhill Park and Techny Prairie Park & Fields.

Nearby Fireworks

• Glenview
• Buffalo Grove
• Deerfield

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.