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Shepard Park

Featuring a two-day celebration on July 3 and July 4, featuring a 5K race, parade, arts and crafts fair, carnival games, and fireworks. The festivities include a fireworks display and a parade on Deerfield Road.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deerfield.il.us/279/Family-Days" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">deerfield.il.us/279/Family-Days</a>
<ul><li>July 3 (Fireworks): Held at Brickyards Park; festivities begin around 5 p.m.</li><li>July 4 (Parade): Begins at noon on Deerfield Road at Deerspring Pool and travels west.</li><li>July 4 (Festivities): Activities include a 5K race, arts and crafts, dog show, and petting zoo at Jewett Park.</li></ul>

Local Event: Deerfield Family Days 2026

Deerfield Family Days 2026

Featuring a two-day celebration on July 3 and July 4, featuring a 5K race, parade, arts and crafts fair, carnival games, and...

Willow Stream Park

Join the Village for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration! Bring a picnic basket and a blanket out to Willow Stream Park as we celebrate America's birthday. The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will present a patriotic-themed concert beginning at 7 p.m., while the fireworks display begins at 9 p.m.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vbg.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/153" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">vbg.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/153</a>

Local Event: Celebrate America's 250th Buffalo Grove Birthday

Celebrate America's 250th Buffalo Grove Birthday

Join the Village for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration! Bring a picnic basket and a blanket out to Willow Stream Park...

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 

Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills 

Independence Day Celebration 
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Join the community in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of...

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