Inflatables, Fireworks, Parade Planned In Palos Heights July 3-4

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — Palos Heights has a good old fashioned Independence Day Celebration planned for July 3 and July 4 where you can express your patriotism featuring inflatables, bands and fireworks at Community/Memorial Park, 7607 W. College Drive.

Bring the kiddos over to Community Park at 76th Avenue just south of Route 83, for inflatables and games from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. Pre-sale wristbands for residents are $15 per child through June 30; $20 day-of-event. Wristbands are on sale at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. A wristband is required to play in the inflatables.

Gates open at 5 p.m. for the evening concert and fireworks. A DJ spins the tunes from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Fireworks will be blast off at 9:15 p.m. A beer tent and food vendors will be open during the event from 5 to 9:15 p.m.

Lake Katherine Nature Center is hosting a bash coinciding with the Palos Heights celebration on July 3. Fireworks begin at dusk and there is free entry for all. Optional tickets for $30 are available for a gathering in the clubhouse starting at 7 p.m., including drinks and light snacks. The nature center is located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. Register and purchase tickets online.

On Tuesday, July 4, the Palos Heights Fourth of July Parade steps off at noon. The parade begins at Harris Bank, 12534 S Harlem Ave, and travels north down Harlem Avenue to 119th Place.

The “sensory friendly” block also returns to the parade for a third year courtesy of the Palos Heights Recreation Department and SWSRA (Southwest Special Recreation Association). The "sensory friendly block" is designed to provide a less stimulating environment for adults and children with sensory sensitivities. There will be no lights, sirens or music located at Harlem and 120th Street to Harlem and Route 83.