The past few years may have been (relatively) quiet, but that won't be the case for this summer. Cities, organizations and even neighborhoods are getting ready to celebrate America's birthday with a bang.
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Lake county loves to have fun and celebrate each and every holiday. Read on to see what's happening in our guide to the Fourth of July festivities in Lake County.
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Why wait for the Fourth when you can start the party in June? The Taste returns again this year to Central Park for a day of fun, food, beer and jamming tunes. Adding to that is a carnival with rides that the kids will want to go on again and again. New this year is the opportunity to rent a tent and/or chairs that have a sun shade and beverage holder.
Central Park, 250 Library Ln., Grayslake.
Various locations throughout Barrington.
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The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. and the Fourth of July parade will proceed down Grand Avenue towards Lakefront Park. The music will begin at 5 p.m. and features a variety of live performances, food and different non-alcoholic beverages or beer for an additional cost. Fireworks will begin in the evening over Nippersink Lake.
Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake.
Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach.
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The Waukegan Park District parade returns this year to the city and will be held in honor of the first responders. The parade begins at 1 p.m. and starts at Franklin Street and Sheridan Road. It will proceed north and ends where Sheridan Road meets Jack Benny Drive.
Parade begins at Franklin Street and Sheridan Road, Ends at Sheridan Road/Jack Benny Drive.
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The parade will kick off in the morning at 10:30 a.m. and follow the route through the downtown area and ends at noon. The red, white and blue box social will be held at Williams Park and begins at 4 p.m. There will be a variety of food and drinks for purchase from local vendors. The fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Williams Park, 400 Williams St., Antioch.
Deerpath Community Park, 95 Deerpath, Lake Forest.
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The "Star-Spangled" holiday returns to Vernon Hills. The parade kicks off early in the morning and starts rolling at 9 a.m. There will be a variety of floats, walkers, clowns, performers and all manner of celebratory figures. The parade route starts at Deerpath and Atrium Drive. It will proceed south and the end of the route is at Hawthorn Elementary. Families and spectators alike will begin to gather at Century Park at 6:30 p.m. for a performance by The Big Fun Band. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Parade starts at Deerpath Dr./Atrium Dr., ends at Hawthorn Elementary, 301 W. Hawthorn Pkwy., Vernon Hills.
Wolters Field, 1080 Park Ave W., Highland Park.
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The wonderful part about Mundelein Community Days is that it offers something for everybody! Have your pick of parades, fireworks, car shows, cold beer and non-alcoholic drinks, carnival rides and kid-friendly activities stretched out over four days. Each night wraps up with live musical performances by bands that span the genres. The festival wraps up Monday evening with the fireworks.
Kracklauer Park, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein.
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Celebrate the most exciting holiday of the summer with an epic three-day party that is full of thrills, fireworks and delicious Coca-Cola. Between hitting the 16 coasters, rides and cooling out at Hurricane Harbor Chicago, take a breather in the shade while a DJ keeps the beats bumping. Each night of the celebration will see the fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Pkwy., Gurnee.
Brickyards Park, 375 Elm St., Deerfield.
Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Dr., Deerfield.
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This year's installment of Lincolnshire's Red, White and Boom will take place between two days. The festivities will be split between North Park and Spring Lake Park. The first day of the festival has attractions, rides, food and beverages, a magic show and the Little Miss Ann Children's Concert. The end of the night will have live music performed by Spoken Four. On the second day, the 5K race starts in the morning with the parade starting at 11 a.m. The fireworks begin in the evening at 9:30 p.m.
North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Dr., Lincolnshire.
Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Dr., Lincolnshire.
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Fireworks are awesome and everyone loves a festival packed full of music, family and friends, cold beer and fun games. But sometimes, just kicking back and hanging out at your favorite venue is just as serene. Take a peek at these experiences that will scratch that itch for getting out during the weekend of the Fourth of July.
Beaches are a pretty good place to cool down in the summer heat. If you like craft beer, wine, or distilled spirits, consider (responsibly) hitting the Lake County Libation Trail. For other interesting experiences any day of the week, click here.
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