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America 250 Events

May. 25

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony in Grayslake

5/25/26
Grayslake will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, ...
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May. 25

Wauconda Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

5/25/26
The parade kicks off May 25 at 10 a.m., and travels along Wauconda'...
Explore Events @ Wauconda High School to Memorial Park

May. 25

Lake Zurich Memorial Day Parade

5/25/26
The American Legion Post 984 is sponsoring the Memorial Day Parade in Lake ...
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May. 25

Memorial Day Parade in Mundelein

5/25/26
The American Legion Post #867 and the Village of Mundelein invite all who a...
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May. 25

Waukegan Memorial Day Ceremony

5/25/26
Join the City of Waukegan in honoring and remembering those who gave their ...
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May. 25

Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade

5/25/26
The Lake Villa VFW Post 4308 & Village of Lake Villa is having its Annu...
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May. 25

Winthrop Harbor Memorial Parade

5/25/26
The Village of Winthrop Harbor will host its annual Memorial Day Parade on ...
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May. 29

Movies Off Center: 'The Wizard of Oz' in Grayslake

5/29/26
Movies Off Center is back! This summer, in celebration of our nation's ...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Village Center

May. 30

Waukegan Pride Parade and Festival

5/30/26
Celebrate Pride at the Waukegan Pride Parade beginning at 2 p.m. at Lincoln...
Explore Events @ Parade on Sheridan Road | Festival at Waukegan Harbor

Feb. 22 - May. 31

For the Love of Pollinators at the Dunn Museum

2/22/26 - 5/31/26
The Dunn Museum in Libertyville is set to host a new special exhibition, Fo...
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May. 31

Waukegan Symphony Orchestra presents Celebrate America

5/31/26
The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra will present Celebrate America! on Sun...
Explore Events @ Orlin Trapp Auditorium

Jun. 4 - Jun. 7

Antioch's Taste of Summer Patriotic Duck Search

6/4/26 - 6/7/26
The Antioch Chamber is inviting 28 downtown businesses to participate in th...
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Jul. 12 - Jun. 13

A Dose of Grayslake History

7/12/25 - 6/13/26
No appointment or referral required! Step through the waiting room and into...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum

Jun. 19 - Jun. 20

Zion Nostalgia Days

6/19/26 - 6/20/26
Nostalgia Days returns to Zion with its annual community celebration t...
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Jun. 20

Lake County PrideFest 2026 at Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center

6/20/26
Lake County PrideFest is one of the most highly anticipated events of the s...
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Jun. 20

Black Outside: Juneteenth Lake County Parade & Festival in Waukegan

6/20/26
The African American Museum at the England Manor presents Black Outside, th...
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Jun. 18 - Jun. 21

Libertyville Days Festival and Parade

6/18/26 - 6/21/26
The annual Libertyville Days Festival, “Stars, Stripes, and Libertyvi...
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Jun. 27

Celebrate Fox Lake - America 250 at Lakefront Park

6/27/26
Mark your calendars for the annual Celebrate Fox Lake event! Get ready for ...
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Jun. 28

American Independence Parade in Waukegan

6/28/26
The Waukegan Park District presents the 2026 American Independence Parade o...
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Jun. 29

Happy Birthday USA in Vernon Hills

6/29/26
Celebrate America’s 250 birthday with your child in this fun, interac...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Jun. 1 - Jun. 30

America's 250 Fitness Challenge at Sachs Recreation Center

6/1/26 - 6/30/26
Sachs Recreation Center invites participants to join Move to 250: Celebrate...
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Jul. 2

America's 250th Celebration in Gurnee

7/2/26
This year marks America’s 250th anniversary, and Gurnee is planning t...
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Jul. 3

Independence Fest in Highland Park

7/3/26
The Park District of Highland Park’s Independence Fest will kick off ...
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Jul. 3

America 250 Celebration Dinner at Elawa Farm

7/3/26
Join Elawa Farm and the City of Lake Forest as we celebrate America’s...
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Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Red, White & Boom! 4th of July Celebration in Lincolnshire

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
2026 Red, White, and BOOM! will take place over two days.Attracti...
Explore Events @ Spring Lake Park

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Six Flags Great America hosts Star-Spangled Nights, a Fourth of July celebr...
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Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

America 250 Beachfest in Round Lake Beach

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Festivities kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, featuring live ...
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Jul. 4

Vernon Hills 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

7/4/26
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of festivities in Vernon Hills...
Explore Events @ Deerpath Drive and Atrium Drive

Jul. 4

Independence Day Parade in Highland Park

7/4/26
Highland Parkers will spotlight their American stories in this year's I...
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Jul. 4

Star-Spangled Pool Party at Hidden Creek Aqua Park

7/4/26
Community members will keep the fun going with a special pool party at Hidd...
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Jul. 4

Antioch's 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

7/4/26
Everyone is invited to join the fun, as Antioch celebrates America’s ...
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Jul. 3 - Jul. 5

America the Beautiful: USA Weekend at Brothers' Field

7/3/26 - 7/5/26
Join the fun at Brothers' Field to celebrate America's birthday, wi...
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