Oak Lawn 4th of July Activities

Start your celebration on Thursday, July 4th at the Village of Oak Lawn’s Annual 4th of July Parade. The parade kicks off at 10:00am at 95th Street and 51st Avenue and heads westbound to 95th Street and 55th Ct.

After the Parade ends, continue the fun at the Oak Lawn Park District’s 4th of July Party in the Park event at Memorial Park, 102nd & Major Ave.

In conjunction with the Oak Lawn Park District’s 75th Anniversary, we are showing our appreciation to the community for their continued support by offering FREE Admission at this year’s event.

Day time festivities will begin with a variety of family activities from 12:00 – 4:00pm that includes: A treasure hunt, Adult and Youth Watermelon Eating Contests, fishing derby, carnival games, inflatables, bingo, crafts, magic show, pickleball, Food Trucks, Storyteller provided by the Oak Lawn Public Library, concessions and much more!

Take a short stroll from Memorial Park to Stony Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Banquets (103rd St.) to participate in a mini-golf tournament and longest drive contest. The facilities dining room will also be open for food and drink purchases.

Free evening entertainment will be held at the football field at Richards High School (106th Street and Central Avenue). Gates will open at 6:00pm. G.A.C. Entertainment will provide music at 7:00pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display that is cosponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn.

Also enjoy $2 admission to Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave. and Centennial Aquatic Center, 94th & Nashville, on July 4th only.

We want to make your celebration with us as smooth as possible. Please find parking information that will be in effect during the Oak Lawn Park District and Village of Oak Lawn’s Fireworks display at Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave., along with the Oak Lawn Park District’s Party in the Park event at Memorial Park, 102nd & Major, on Wednesday, July 4th:

Richard High School’s entire South Lot on 107th Street will be closed for resurfacing.

107th Street will be closed to traffic.

Parking during these events will be available at the following locations:

• Oak Lawn Park District Racquet, Fitness & Gymnastics Center, 10444 S. Central Ave.

• Wolfe Wildlife Refuge, 109th St. & Lawler. (police patrols on the paths guiding patrons to the Fireworks display)

• Memorial Park, 102nd & Major

• Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Banquets, 5850 W. 103rd St.

Visit www.oaklawn-il.gov or call 708-499-7775 for more information about the Village of Oak Lawn’s 4th of July Parade. Visit www.olparks.com or call 708-857-2225 for more information on the Oak Lawn Park District’s 4th of July Party in the Park event.