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Palatine 4th of July Fireworks: When and Where to Watch
Plus, information on the other ways the village is celebrating Independence Day in 2016.

Palatine, IL—Once again, Hometown Fest will celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade, carnival rides and a pyrotechnic display.
Fireworks are scheduled to begin at dusk—about 9 p.m.—on Sunday, July 3, at Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Road.
Sunday's show is just one part of the five-day festival, which is sponsored by the Palatine Jaycees and begins Thursday, June 30. Here are some of the other activities featured during the Independence Day celebration:
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- the annual Fourth of July parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2
- the Hometown Toss baggo tournament at 2:30 p.m. Saturday
- live musical acts throughout the day from Thursday, June 30, until Monday, July 4
Go to Hometown Fest's website for a full schedule of events and more information about the celebration.
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