With the fireworks, parades, cookouts, festivals, and concerts the Fourth of July is one of the most fun-filled times of the year. Here in Lake County, we have a variety of events to help you celebrate the nation’s birthday with your kids. So gather your sparklers and get dressed in your best Americana apparel and head to one of these events.
Fourth of July in Lake County
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July Fourth Fireworks in Lake County
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Saturday 29 June
- Fox Lake – Lakefront Park
- Grayslake – Central Park fireworks
- Gurnee/Six Flags – Six Flags Great America will hold a fireworks display when the park closes at 10 p.m. Make sure you’re at Hometown Square, Southwest Territory, or County Fair for some of the best views of these firework shows.
- Round Lake Beach – Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center
Wednesday July 3
- Deerfield – Brickyards Park
- Gurnee/Six Flags – Six Flags Great America will hold a fireworks display when the park closes at 10 p.m. Make sure you’re at Hometown Square, Southwest Territory, or County Fair for some of the best views of these firework shows.
- Hawthorn Woods – Community Park
- Lake Villa – Lakes Community High School
- Wauconda – Cook Park on Bangs Lake
Thursday July 4
- Antioch – Williams Park
- Barrington – Barrington High School
- Glencoe – Lakefront Park
- Great Lakes – Ross Field, Naval Station Great Lakes
- Gurnee/Six Flags – Six Flags Great America will hold a fireworks display when the park closes at 10 p.m. Make sure you’re at Hometown Square, Southwest Territory, or County Fair for some of the best views of these firework shows.
- Highland Park – Wolters Field
- Lake Forest – Deerpath Park
- Lake Zurich – Paulus Park
- Lincolnshire – Spring Lake Park
- Mundelein – Krackular Park
- Vernon Hills – Big Bear and Little Bear Lake, Century Park
- Zion – Shiloh Park
Friday July 5
- Gurnee/Six Flags – Six Flags Great America will hold a fireworks display when the park closes at 10 p.m. Make sure you’re at Hometown Square, Southwest Territory, or County Fair for some of the best views of these firework shows.
Saturday July 6
- Gurnee/Six Flags – Six Flags Great America will hold a fireworks display when the park closes at 10 p.m. Make sure you’re at Hometown Square, Southwest Territory, or County Fair for some of the best views of these firework shows.
July Fourth Festivals in Lake County
Festivals are listed in chronological order, please click on links for full information. Events are subject to change and cancellation at any time. If festivals span multiple days, links are provided for the first day only.
Wednesday, July 3
- Deerfield – Deerfield Family Days July 3 – 4 Brickyards Park
Live entertainment, arts & crafts, dog show, flower show, rides, games, petting zoo and more. - Lincolnshire – Red, White, and Boom! July 3- 4 Spring Lake Park
Rides, Games, food, entertainment, Cardboard regatta and more.
Thursday July 4
- Antioch – Dreams Come True Under the Red White and Blue
Children’s Fun Fair, entertainment, Candy Bar BINGO, Softball and Bags Tournament, Parade. - Barrington – Lions Club 4th of July Brat Tent July 4-6
An annual event, the tent opens at 3:30 and there is a $5 cover after 5:00 p.m. - Glencoe – Fourth of July Fest
Throughout the day the Glencoe Park District will host patriotic games, music performances, and activities for all ages. - Great Lakes Naval Station – Ross Field holds one of the best festivals you can experience for Independence Day! With roving characters and food booths, a rock wall, kid zone, live music, paintball, military display and more! This is a must-see event! Fireworks start at 10:45 p.m. Read all of Little Lake County’s tips and tricks for this event before you go.
- Highland Park HP150 – Happy Birthday Highland Park
Includes a children’s bike and pet parade, fourth fest, Bitter Jester Music festival. - Lake Bluff – 4th of July Parade and Celebration
Following parade, there will be a cookout and kids activities on the Village Green. - Lake Bluff – Independence Day at the Pool
Admission is buy one get one half off and there will be grilled fresh hot dogs available. - Lake Forest – 13th Annual Lake Forest Festival
Admission is $15 residents/$20 non-residents – children younger than 5 are free. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. - Lake Zurich– 4th of July Celebration
Day-long activities include music, entertainment, kids games, inflatable rides, swimming, Taste of Summer, and more. - Mundelein – Community days July 4 – July 7
Neighborhood festival and carnival with entertainment for the whole family. Read about why it’s Cheryl’s favorite festival. - Wheeling – Fourth of July BBQ
Enjoy grilled hot dogs and burgers at the Family Aquatic Center and receive a frisbee with each meal. Admission is $5 - Zion– 4th of July Family Celebration
Includes Little Leagues all-star games, fishing tournament, pony rides, and petting zoo, entertainment, fair games and attractions and more.
July Fourth Parades in Lake County
Thursday, 4 July
- Antioch – Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from ACHS
- Barrington – The parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. from Barrington High School
- Deerfield – Bike Parade at 9:00 a.m., Full parade at noon stepping of from Deerspring Pool.
- Glencoe – 3:00 p.m. starts at Central School
- Hawthorn Woods – The parade starts at Falkirk and Carlisle at 10:00 a.m.
- Highland Park – Children’s Bike and Pet parade are at 9:30 a.m. at St. Johns and Laurel Avenues. Full Parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. from that same corner.
- Lake Bluff – The biggest parade in Lake County runs through downtown Lake Bluff and kicks off with the children’s parade at 9:15 a.m. followed by the main parade at 10:00 a.m.
- Lincolnshire – 11:00 a.m. Starting at Swim Club on Riverwoods and Yorkshire Drive.
- Vernon Hills – Parade steps off at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Deerpath and Atrium Drive.
Sunday, 7 July
- Mundelein – Kicks off from the Mundelein Metra Station at 2:00 p.m.
Where will you be spending July Fourth with your family?
I believe Lake Villa is having their fireworks on the 3rd at Lakes community High School. May want to confirm this with them.
Thank you for the heads up, we have corrected it.