Fourth of July Parade, Party In Park, Fireworks in Oak Lawn

OAK LAWN, IL -- You don't need to leave Oak Lawn for Fourth of July fun. The Village of Oak Lawn and the Oak Lawn Park District have a full slate of events lined up from early in the morn to eve. All activities are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

Village of Oak Lawn Fourth of July Parade

The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from 51st Avenue and proceeds west down 95th Street to 55th Court (think Cold Stone Creamery to Premo’s). Special highlights including Chicago's sports team mascots Benny the Bull and Tommy Hawk.

Uncle Sam the Stilt Walker (who bears an amazing resemblance to the Christmas Elf stilt walker) and Uncle Sam the Unicycle Rider will be thrilling the curbside crowds. The parade features community organizations, scout troops, veterans, businesses, civic groups, youth sports teams, dance troupes, schools, park district programs and places of worship.

Dignitaries include local officials, including the mayor, village manager, village trustees and Congressman Lipinski. The Oak Lawn Community High School marching bands will be setting the beat for Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, youth sports teams, dance schools, businesses and local church organizations.

Parade participants are being asked NOT TO THROW CANDY from cars or floats. Participants are allowed to hand candy out nicely to spectators along the parade line. It's much safer for the kids.

Oak Lawn Park District Party In The Park

After the parade, bring your family and guests to Memorial Park, 102nd Street and Major Avenue for the Oak Lawn Park District’s NEW Party In The Park Fourth of July Parade. Daytime festivities will begin with a variety of family activities from noon to 4 p.m.

Admission is $5 for children ages 3 and older for the park district’s daytime activities, adults are free. Party In The Park wristbands will also get you free admission to Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave. and Centennial Aquatics Center, 94th Street and Nashville Avenue on July 4 only.

Featured activities include:

• Treasure hunt
• DJ
• Batman Bouncy House
• Tricycle Wash
• Adult and Youth Watermelon Eating Contests
• Nature scavenger hunt
• Fishing derby
• Kids tattoos
• Carnival games
• Inflatables
• Bingo
• Crafts
• Magician
• Balloon animals
• Concessions
• And more!

Oak Lawn’s Got Talent

Take a short stroll from Memorial Park to Stony Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Banquets (west of Central Avenue on 103rd Street) to see Oak Lawn’s Got Talent at 3 p.m. Then stick around for a live music performance by Katie Quick from 5 to 7 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring a blanket to watch Richards High School’s evening fireworks.
Children ages 3 and older pay $5 for the Park District’s daytime activities. Adults receive free admission. Party in the Park wristbands will get you free admission to Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave. and Centennial Aquatics Center, 94th & Nashville, on July 4th only.

Fireworks Show

Free evening entertainment will be held at the football field at Richards High School (106th Street and Central Avenue) in Oak Lawn. Gates open at 6 p.m. GAC Entertainment will provide music starting at 7 p.m., followed by a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Fireworks Parking Plan

Read about Oak Lawn's parking plan and restrictions during the Fourth of July fireworks at Richards High School

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