Century Park Arboretum

Independence Day Celebration 
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Join the community in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a full day of festivities.
The day begins at 9 a.m. with the Independence Day Parade through the Deerpath neighborhood, stepping off at the corner of Deerpath and Atrium Drive. Road closures begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. The parade will travel south on Deerpath Drive to Sullivan Drive, then west to Aspen Drive, with designated viewing and performance areas along the route.
In the evening, festivities continue at Century Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. with music and entertainment provided by DJ Top Dog from A to Z Entertainment, sponsored by the Vernon Hills Park District.
Fireworks will launch over Big Bear and Little Bear lakes beginning at approximately 9:15–9:30 p.m., presented by Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc.
Parade participants must pre-register in advance and will receive confirmation and lineup details by July 1. Participants should follow designated staging and exit routes after the parade, with pick-up areas located near the Atrium Drive business park.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early, review parade route information, and follow all posted safety guidelines, including respecting road closures and keeping children safely away from the parade route.

Local Event: Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills 

Lake County

Vernon Hills

Illinois

Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills 

Independence Day Celebration 
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Vernon Hills on Thursday, July 9th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:30pm at Steinhafels. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Thursday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
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The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Vernon Hills on Thursday, July 9th! Note that pizzas will be...

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You've got your favorite firearms, now you can stock up on ammo and get those accessories you've been wanting!&nbsp;
At the center of this extensive auction is an impressive inventory of ammunition, ranging from thousands of rounds of modern range and sporting caliber ammo—including .22 Long Rifle, 9mm Luger, .223 Remington, and 12-gauge shells—to highly sought-after vintage and collector boxes like .32ACP and US Military surplus .45ACP. Beyond the ammunition cans, bidders will find an expansive selection of firearm accessories, including AR-15 builders kits, high-capacity and vintage rifle and pistol magazines for everything from Colt and Glock to AK-47s and M1 Carbines, and premium optics featuring Leupold scopes and Sig Sauer Romeo 5 red dot sights. The event also showcases a remarkable collection of hand-crafted knives from a local artisan along with vintage switchblade, butterfly, and lockback knives. Professional-grade leather gun belts and holsters, and magnificent taxidermy mounts—including a majestic full strut wild turkey and an upright ring-necked pheasant—culminating in a spectacular centerpiece: a non-firing, demilled M60 Machine Gun display gun.
Preview is Friday before the auction - noon-7pm.&nbsp;Pickup is by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ammo & Accessories Auction

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Ammo & Accessories Auction

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Donley Auctions

Join this exclusive online auction featuring the remarkable Koenigsberg record collection hosted by Donley Auctions. Collectors can browse and bid on rare cylinders and vintage media from the comfort of their home. Stay tuned as the full catalog will be made available shortly for prospective bidders.

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Koenigsberg’s Cylinder Record Collection

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Discover a remarkable selection of vintage phonographs and historical sound technology at this exclusive auction event. Featuring unique pieces from the Allen Koenigsberg Collection, this event is available for both live attendance and online bidding.

Local Event: The Allen Koenigsberg Collection

The Allen Koenigsberg Collection

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