Fiesta del Sol 2010

July 29 : 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
July 30 : 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
July 31 : 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
August 1 : 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
1400 W. Cermak, between Loomis and Morgan.

The Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce is a not for profit organization committed to promoting the business and tourism industry of Chicago’s Chinatown. Proceeds of this year’s race will go to the Chicago Public School system, Office of Culture and Diversity in the Chicago Board of Education to help promote culture and diversity in our fine schools.

July 24, 2010 from 8 am – 5 pm

Ping Tom Memorial Park
300 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL 60616
Free Admission

For additional information please visit, http://www.chicagochinatown.org

6205 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660
312-742-7871
July 17 : 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
July 18 : 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Price: Free

The festival will also feature an eclectic mix of artisans a well as additional food  vendors, as well as music acts including the Gin Blossoms & 10,000 Maniacs!

The best part is admission to Burger Fest is totally free. Click here for a complete listing of attractions and times.

Date: Saturday/Sunday, July 10-11, 2010
Time: Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 10pm
Location: Belmont & Damen, Roscoe Village | Chicago
Beneficiary: Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce

Entertainment

Most, but not all, of the markets are sponsored by the city and occur on one day of the week with the exception of a few of the more popular markets such as the Green City Market. Each market is open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Over time the locations and days of some markets has shifted as the city is constantly working to provide balanced coverage to different neighborhoods throughout the week. The only days there are no markets open are Monday and Friday. While most markets begin on the first week of the month listed be sure to check your local market before visiting because a few begin in the second week of the month.

Chicago’s Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city.

Markets and Dates are subject to change without notice.

Downtown Markets

Tuesdays

• Federal Plaza

• Prudential Plaza

Thursdays

• Daley Plaza

• Willis Tower Plaza

Neighborhood Markets

Tuesdays

• Lincoln Square

• Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville

Wednesdays

• Pullman

• South Shore

Thursdays

• Hyde Park

• Uptown

Saturdays

• Bridgeport (New)

• Division Street

• Lincoln Park

• Northcenter

• Printer’s Row Park
  

• Southport Green Market

Sundays

• Beverly

• Erie Street

• Wicker Park & Bucktown

Other Chicago Farmers Markets

(Independently Run)

• 61st St.

• Andersonville

• Avondale at Concordia Place
• Avondale at at Carl Von Linne School

• Bronzeville Community Market

• Chicago French Market

• City Farm Heirloom Tomato Stand
• Eden Place Nature Center

• Eli’s Cheesecake/Wright College

• Englewood
• Gary Comer Youth Center Harvest Table

• Glenwood Sunday Market

• Green City Market
• Illinois Institute of Technology Produce Market

• Independence Park

• Lawndale
• Lincoln Square Evening Market
  

• Logan Square

• Pilsen Community Market
• Portage Park Farmers Market

• Rowen Trees Farmers Market

• Seaway Bank

ALL THE DETAILS ON THE FREE FARMERS MARKETS

Tuesday

Lincoln Square
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: City parking lot at Lincoln, Leland and Western next to the Western Brown Line stop.

Prudential Plaza
When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: Lake Street and Beaubien Court

Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville
When: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: 220 East Chicago Avenue

Federal Plaza
When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – May through October
Where: Adams and Dearborn Street

Wednesday

Green City Market
When: Outdoor Market- 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May through October
Indoor Market- 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., November through April
Where: Outdoor Market– South end of Lincoln Park at LaSalle Street in Lincoln Park along path between 1750 North Clark and Stockton Drive.
Indoor Market- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive.

Lawndale
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: Parking lot of Community Bank of Lawndale at Grenshaw St. and Homan Ave.

Gately/Pullman
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: Arcade Park, 111th street and Cottage Grove.

Seaway
When: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through September
Where: Seaway National Bank parking lot, 87th St. and Langley Ave.

South Shore
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: South Shore Bank parking lot, 70th and Jeffery.

Thursday

Hyde Park Market
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: Cul-de-sac at 52nd Place and Harper Court

Sears Tower
When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: At the park between the 311 South Wacker building and Sears Tower.

Daley Plaza
When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – June through September
Where: Washington and Dearborn at Daley Plaza

Dunning/Eli’s/Wright College
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive at Montrose in the parking lot of Eli’s Cheesecake World

The Park at Jackson & Wacker
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June through October
Where: 311 South Wacker Drive

Saturday

Austin
When: July 8-Oct. 21.
Where: Parking lot of Emmet Math, Science and Technology Academy at Madison St. and Central Ave.

Bronzeville
When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – June 3 through October 12
Where: Dunbar Vocational Career Academy parking lot, 30th and King Drive

East Garfield Park
When:
Where: See listing under Sunday markets.

Edgewater
When: June 18-Oct. 22
Where: Broadway Armory parking lot, Broadway and Thorndale

Green City Market
When: Outdoor Market- 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May through October
Indoor Market- 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., November through April
Where: Outdoor Market– South end of Lincoln Park at LaSalle Street in Lincoln Park along path between 1750 North Clark and Stockton Drive.
Indoor Market- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive.

HomeGrown
When: Noon-3 p.m. July 8-Nov. 4
Where: Chicago: 2626 W. Division St.

Lakeview: Nettlehorst School
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m through Oct. 29
Where: Broadway and Melrose

Lincoln Park
When: Saturdays May 20-Oct. 28
Where: Parking lot of Lincoln Park High School, Armitage and Orchard

Morgan Park
When: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 22
Where: Parking lot of Shiloah M.B. Church, 92nd and Ashland.

Near North Side
When: Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22
Where: Division between State and Clark

North Center
When: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 28
Where: North Center Town Square, at Lincoln, Damen and Belle Plaine

North Halsted
When: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 22
Where: Parking lot of Faith Tabernacle Church, Halsted, Broadway and Grace

Printers Row
When: Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22.
Where: Dearborn and Polk

Sunday

Beverly. City parking lot, southeast corner of 95th and Longwood. Sundays through Oct. 23.

West Lawn. Parking lot at Republic Bank, 65th and Pulaski. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, June 19-Oct. 23.

Wicker Park. Wicker Park, Wicker Park and Damen. Sundays, June 19-Oct. 23.

Roscoe Village. Friedrich Ludwig Jahn play lot, Belmont and Wolcott. Sundays, June 19-Oct. 23.

Ashburn: Parking lot, 87th St. and Kedzie Ave. June 18-Oct. 22.

Beverly: City parking lot on the southeast corner of 95th St. and Longwood Dr. June 4-Oct. 22.

East Garfield Park: 300 N. Central Park Ave., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3-Oct. 28.

Lake Shore East: 220 N. Park Dr. (or 220 N. Columbus Dr. then take elevator to lower level). July 16-Oct. 22.

Logan Square: Logan Blvd. and Milwaukee Ave. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4-Oct. 29.

Pilsen Community Market: 1800 S. Halsted. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14- Sept 27

Wicker Park/Bucktown: Wicker Park and Damen Ave. June 4-Oct. 22.

Scotland Yard Gospel Choir - Scotland Yard Gospel Choir has been described as one of the best-kept secrets of the local indie music scene. The Chicago-based collective brings their distinctive brand of chamber pop to Millennium Park this Saturday evening.

Rachel Barton Pine - The “Great Performer of Illinois” Award Recipient will play her violin in Concert on Sunday, July 11, 7 -- 10 pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park. For outstanding contributions to music and the cultural life of Illinois, internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine will receive the third Great Performer of Illinois award.  A lifelong Chicago native, her concert activities have taken her across the world to work with some of the most prestigious orchestras and conductors of our time.   Pine’s appearance this evening will showcase her multi-genre talents -- as soloist with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, from Springfield and Bloomington-Normal; chamber musician with her period instrument ensemble, Trio Settecento; and rockstar with her 6-piece doom/thrash band, Earthen Grave.

Yuri Lane -- a self-described human beatbox. His unique a capella vocal percussion and harmonica skills have made him a YouTube sensation and brought him to venues and cities around the world. See Yuri in action this Saturday at noon.

Millennium Park

Visit greatperformersofillinois.com.Admission is free.
6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 9;
7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 10;
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 11

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrF_69VWMzg

Also check out Chainsaw Carving -- Wielding chainsaws as deftly as a painter handles a brush, ECHO’s award-winning carving team consists of the country’s best professional chainsaw carvers, including Mike Bihlmaier from Marengo, IL and multiple champion Bob King from Edgewood, WA.  They will be on hand to demonstrate their Full Throttle Art for the public all weekend long. The carvers will create several works including smaller pieces every day while also working on a larger ‘Masterpiece’ to fit within the festival’s theme -- “Spirit of Illinois”.

The Irish American Heritage Center celebrates its Silver Anniversary with:

The Elders, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, The Tossers
SCYTHIAN, The Makem & Spain Brothers, The Prodigals
The Kreellers, The Mickey Finns, Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers
The Larkin and Moran Brothers, The Sandcarvers

The Academy of Irish Music, The Chancey Brothers, Cu Roi, Steve Davern &
The Escape Artists, The Dooley Brothers, Dyed in the Wool, Finbarr Fagan’s Band, Joe Cullen and Teresa Shine, Chicago Celtic Pipe Band, The Irish Music School of Chicago, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Mulligan Stew, Kevin Prendergast with Joe Cullen and Gerry Haughey , Joe McShane and the SilverBridge Band, Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band, The Matt Stedman Band, Switchback, The Misericordia Heartbreakers, Gareth Woods with Sugarbeat,

The Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance, The Foy School of Traditional Irish Dance, The Trinity Academy of Irish Dance, The O’Hare School of Irish Dance, The Mullane-Healy-O’Brien Irish Dance Academy, Shapeshifters Theatre, The Mulhern School of Irish Dance, Mike Houlihan, Tom Hughes, Mike Austin and more!

Activities and contests include The Hooley Hook-Up, a matchmaking event with live music, matchmaking and dancing, the Mashed Potato Eating Contest and the Sham-ROCK Stars Singing Contest. Tix Tickets: $14/day; $8 in advance; seniors/$7; and kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Tix at 773-282-7035 ext. 10 or www.irishfestchicago.com.

Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N KNOX AVE • CHICAGO IL 60630 • 773/282-7035

CHICAGO – NOW ON JULY 4

In an effort to bring the City of Chicago’s Independence Day celebration to even more neighborhoods, the NEW Chicago Fourth of July fireworks show on Sunday July 4 features displays on Chicago’s north and south sides, in addition to downtown. There will be NO traditional July 3 Independence Eve fireworks presentation in the downtown area and there will be NO Saturday, July 3 fireworks at Navy Pier.

Rather, three simultaneous fireworks shows will light up the lakefront at three separate locations, including Navy Pier on Sunday, July 4.  Navy Pier will launch downtown’s fireworks at 9 p.m. on July 4. Simultaneous fireworks shows will launch on the north side lakefront, with prime viewing from Foster to Montrose, and on the south side lakefront, with prime viewing from 63rd Street to Promontory Point.

Navy Pier — Sunday, July 4, 2010, 9:00pm at Navy Pier
Address: Lakefront, Chicago, IL | Cost: Free

Montrose Beach – Sunday, July 4, 2010, 9:00pm
Address: 4400 N. Lake Shore Drive  Chicago, IL | Cost: Free

63rd Street Beach – Sunday, July 4, 2010, 9:00pm
Address: 6300 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637 | Cost: Free

July 2nd

Aurora, Il
• Annual Independence Day Celebration at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and Aurora Central Catholic High School grounds between Edgelawn, and Randall Rd.
• 6:00-9:30 p.m.: Food, live entertainment and bands
• Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
• Free admission
• Parking limited; free fireworks shuttles to parking lots;
• More information: www.aurora-il.org/specialevents/events/independence_day.php

July 3

Joliet, Il – July 3
• Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park on Jefferson St., Joliet, Il
• 7:00 p.m.: Live entertainment, food
• Fireworks at nightfall
• Free admission and parking
• More info at www.bicentannialpark.org/main.html

Oak Brook – July 3
• “Taste of Oak Brook” Independence Day fireworks, Oak Brook Polo Grounds, off 31st St. between York and Spring Rd.
• 4:00-9:00 p.m.: Food and children’s entertainment
• Fireworks at dusk
• Free admission, $10 parking
• More info at www.oak-brook.org/documents/2010_Taste_of_Oak_Brook_Flye.pdf
• 630-368-5000

Wilmette – July 3
• Gillson Park, Michigan Ave. at Sheridan Rd.
• 4:00 p.m.: Live music, games and rides
• Fireworks at 9:30
• Free admission
• More info at www.wilmettepark.org/news/independence-day-2010
• 847-256-6100

Wheaton – July 3
• Graf Park, adjacent to DuPage County Fairgrounds on Manchester Road
• 6:00 p.m.: Games, food, live music
• Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• Free admission
• More info at www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/pgs/general/specialevents.html

Cary Summer Celebration, Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Food, live music and fireworks on July 3 at dusk. Rain date for fireworks is dusk Monday, July 5. Free. Parking $5 on the grass or $10 on the pavement. (847) 639-6100.

Celebrate Fox Lake, Millennium Park, Grand and Rollins, Fox Lake: Saturday, July 3. Entertainment, games, rides and crafts. Parade lineup at 9 a.m. Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Grant High School and then heads west along Grand Avenue to Fox Lake Towne Center. Craft show after the parade until 4 p.m. at Millennium Park. Fireworks on July 3 over the Chain O’ Lakes at dusk. Free admission. (847) 587-2151 for parade information. Visit foxlake.org.

Grayslake’s Family Picnic and Fireworks, Central Park, on Lake Street between Washington and Center streets, Grayslake: 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Food vendors, entertainment, live music, fireworks on July 3 at dusk and more. Free. (847) 223-7529 or glpd.com.

Lake Zurich Fourth of July Family Day, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich: Starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 3. Live music, boat parade and Taste of Lake Zurich. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. $2 for residents and beach pass holders 18 and older, 17 and younger admitted free. $3 for nonresidents 4 and older, ages 3 and younger admitted free. (847) 540-5054.

July 4

Antioch Fourth of July Celebration, Williams Park, Williams and Main streets, Antioch: Activities start at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3, with round one of the Fire Cracker Sports Tournament. Round two begins at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 4. Daylong celebration July 4 in downtown Antioch includes a fun fair, entertainment, food, music and fireworks. Parade at 10:30 a.m. July 4 beginning at the corner of Holbeck and Orchard streets. At 8 a.m., the 5K Run for Freedom begins. Festival admission is free to the public. (847) 838-4032.

Barrington 4th of July Festival, Barrington train station, 201 S. Spring St., Barrington: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 2, and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Live entertainment, games and food vendors. Fireworks on July 4 at dusk. Admission is free until 6 p.m. Admission after 6 p.m. is $5 for adults; $1 for ages 14-17, and free for children younger than 13. Free parking. (847) 304-3400 or barrington4thofjuly.com.

Bartlett Fourth of July Festival, at Stearns and South Bartlett roads, Bartlett: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, July 2, and 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4. Fireworks on July 4 at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Visit bartlettlions.org and bartlett4thofjuly.com.

Batavia, Il
• “Sky Concert” at Engstrom Park, Main St. and Millview St.
• 5:00 -7:00 p.m.: Food and local music
• Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
• Free admission to fireworks
• $5 donation to park
• More info at w ww.bataviafireworks.org

Bensenville Liberty Fest, Redmond Recreational Complex, 735 E. Jefferson, Bensenville: Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, from Fenton High School to Redmond Park. Food vendors, beer tent and bands starting at noon Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4. Concert by American English at 8 p.m. Sunday, with fireworks to follow. Free admission. (630) 594-1190 or bensenville.il.us.

Bolingbrook, Il
• Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Dr
• 1:00-8:30 p.m.: Taste of Bolingbrook, live music, games
• Fireworks at dusk
• Free admission and parking shuttles from nearby lots
• More info at www.bolingbrook.com//info/pdf/BGC_4th_of_July2010.pdf
• 630 771 9400
Buffalo Grove, Il
• Rotary Village Green, can view from Buffalo Grove Golf Course or Willow Stream Park
• 7:00 p.m.: Live band
• Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
• Free admission
• More info at www.vbg.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=69
• 847-459-2500

Downers Grove, Il
• 75th Street and Lemont Rd.
• Fireworks at 9:30
• Free admission
• More info at http://events.downers.us/independence-day
• 630-434-5500

Evanston, Il
• Lakefront Fireworks at Clark Street Beach, Sheridan Rd. and Church St.
• 7:30-9:00 p.m.: Concert
• Fireworks at 9:15
• More info at www.evanston4th.org/fireworks

Elk Grove Village, IL
• Lions Park, 200 Rev Morrison Drive
• 6:00 p.m.: Concessions
• Fireworks at dusk
• Free admission
• More info at http://elkgrovelionsclub.org/4th%20of%20July%20Fireworks.htm
• 630-289-5380

Forest Park, Il
• Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison Street
• Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
• Free admission
• More info at www.forestpark.net
• 708-366-2323

Galena Il
• Main St, Galena, Il
• 5:30 p.m.: Entertainment, live music, food
• Fireworks at dusk
• Free admission
• More info at www.galena.org
• 815-777-2111

Des Plaines Fourth of July festival, Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines: 4 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Picnicking, live entertainment, food, games and fireworks at dusk. Admission is free from 4 to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., $5 per car. Visit desplaines.org.

Glen Ellyn Cardboard Boat Regatta, Lake Ellyn, Linden Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn: Noon Saturday, July 3. Free for spectators; advance registration required for entrants. Picnic in the Park is from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Glen Ellyn firefighters cook and sell burgers, hot dogs and sweet corn; proceeds help pay for the Glen Ellyn Fourth of July parade and July 4 fireworks. Visit gcbr.com/events/ge.html.

Great Lakes Fourth of July Celebration, Naval Station Great Lakes, 30 Paul Jones St., North Chicago: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Free and open to the public; the public should enter through Gate 3. Includes arts and crafts fair from noon to 8 p.m. both days, Firecracker 5K Run at 10 a.m. Saturday and entertainment including a Laser Light Show on Saturday and Loverboy on Sunday. (847) 688-2110, ext. 484, or mwrgl.com.

Hoffman Estates Fourth of July Festival, Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates: Runs through Monday, July 5, on Village Hall grounds. Free admission. Entertainment, carnival, parade, fireworks and food. Free parking at ADP building and Muir School. Fireworks at dusk Sunday, July 4. (847) 252-5446.

Lake Forest Fourth of July Festival, Deerpath Community Park, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest: 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 4. The ’80s tribute band Sixteen Candles performs at 6 p.m. and KC & the Sunshine Band headlines at 8 p.m. The fest also features food vendors and kids’ activities. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Festival admission is free for anyone 48 inches or shorter; $10 for anyone taller than that height. For those wanting to view the fireworks display only, gates open at 9 p.m. on July 4 with free admission. (847) 234-6700.

Lisle’s Eyes to the Skies Festival, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 2-4. Hot air balloon rides, crafts, food, carnival and entertainment. Parade at 3:30 p.m. Sunday along Short Street. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Daily admission is $5. Free for children younger than 5. Visit eyestotheskies.org.

Mount Prospect, Il
• Melas Park, 1326 W. Central Rd, Mount Prospect, Il
• Fireworks at Dusk
• Free admission
• More info at www.mountprospect.org
• 847-392-6000

Naperville Exchange Club Ribfest, Knoch Park, West Street and Martin Avenue, Naperville: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 2-4. Bands, carnival rides and ribs. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. $9 in advance and $12 at the gate; free for children 11 and younger. Visit ribfest.net.

Oakbrook Terrace Fourth of July celebration, Terrace View Park, Route 83 and 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace: Sunday, July 4. Picnic, rides and special attractions from 4 to 7 p.m.; concert at 8 p.m.; and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Admission to concert and fireworks is free. Tickets must be purchased in advance for the picnic and are free for city residents, $10 for others. (630) 941-8300 or oakbrookterrace.net.

Orland Park
• Centennial Park, 15600 West Ave, Orland Park
• 7:30 p.m.: Live music
• Fireworks at 9:10 p.m.
• Free admission
• More info at www.orland-park.il.us
• 708 403 7275

Palatine, Il
• 2010 Hometown Fest at Community Park: Palatine Rd. and Hicks Rd.
• 12:00-9:00 p.m.:Carnival, live music, food
• Fireworks at 9:30
• Free admission
• More info at http://www.palatinejaycees.org/fourthofjuly

Rockford, Il
• Davis Park, Downtown Rockford
• $6 admission fee into Davis Park includes food and entertainment
• More info at http://www.rockfordfireandice.com/gpage1.html

Roselle, Il
• Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
• Fireworks at 9:30 pm
• Free admission
• More info at www.roselle.il/us

Skokie, Il
• 3-D fireworks at Niles West High School, Oakton St.
• 5:00 p.m.: Food, drinks, live music
• Free admission
• 3-D Fireworks at dusk, first 10,000 attendants receive free 3-D glasses
• More info at www.skokieparkdistrict.org/specialEvents.asp
• 847-674-1500

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July Celebration, Sabatino Park, Winmoor Drive and Willow Lane, Sleepy Hollow: Sunday, July 4. Sleepy Hollow Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m.; Bob Zdenek Memorial Fishing Derby from 9 to 11 a.m. at Lake Sharon; games, booths and pony rides and entertainment begin at 11:30 a.m.; Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade starts at noon in the pool’s parking lot; main raffle drawing at 3 p.m.; and fireworks at 9 p.m. $5 donation to park for fireworks. Rain date is Monday, July 5. (847) 574-8116 or sleepy-hollow.il.us.

Taste of Lombard, Madison Meadow Park, Madison Street and Edgewood Avenue, Lombard: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4. Carnival, food, entertainment, fireworks and more. $2 for ages 13 and older. (630) 375-7474 or tasteoflombard.com or lombardparks.com.

Warrenville Fourth of July celebration, Cerny Park, River Road and Forest View Drive, Warrenville: Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4. Firecracker 5K Run at 8 a.m. Saturday. Parade steps off at 4 p.m. Saturday in downtown Warrenville, followed by concessions and bands until 11:30 p.m. Children’s parade at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Concessions, games and entertainment until 9:15 p.m. Sunday when fireworks begin. Free admission. (630) 393-9427.

July 5

Lakeside Festival, Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4; and noon to 10 p.m. Monday, July 5. Carnival, food vendors, music, beer and wine garden. Parade at 1 p.m. and fireworks at dusk Monday, July 5. $2-$4. Free for children ages 12 and younger and military personnel with ID. (815) 455-8000 or lakesidelegacy.org.

Free ’til Three Promotion on July 4

All visitors attending Summerfest in Milwaukee between noon and 3 p.m. on the Fourth of July will receive free admission.

HOURS:  10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. July 1 and 2; 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. July 3. Admission after 6 is $5 for adults; $1 for ages 14 to 17, and free for children under 13. (847) 304-3400 or barrington4thofjuly.com.