Fourth of July events in the area
The following events and fireworks are taking place in McHenry County communities for the Fourth of July. Dates, times and locations are subject to change or cancellation.
McHenry County
FOX LAKE
CELEBRATE FOX LAKE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 7, parade starts at Grant Community High School, Grand Avenue and Route 59, Fox Lake. Annual 4th of July parade will be followed by festivities at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., with live entertainment, games, craft show, food, children's activities and more. Hosted by the Fox Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Information: 847-587-7474 or www.discoverfoxlake.com.
HUNTLEY
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW, dusk July 4, Huntley Outlet Mall, 11800 Factory Shops Blvd., Huntley. Information: 847-515-5262 or www.huntley.il.us.
ISLAND LAKE
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC, 10 a.m. July 04, starting at Burnett Road between Darrell and River roads, Island Lake. Picnic immediately follows the parade at Veterans Park on Route 176 for free food and family activities. Information: 847-526-5049 or www.villageofislandlake.com.
JOHNSBURG
PISTAKEE BAY FIREWORKS, dusk July 7, in front of the Oak Park Lounge, 801 W. Oak Grove Road, Johnsburg. Come by boat or car. Information: 815-385-9872.
McHENRY
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS, dusk July 3, Petersen Park, on McCullom Lake Road, McHenry. Rain date is July 5. Information: 815-363-2100 or www.mchenryjaycees.org.
SPRING GROVE
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, noon July 4, Horse Fair Park, 8105 Blivin, Spring Grove. "Back to the Past" theme parade starts at noon. Disc jockey from 1 to 6 p.m. at Horse Fair Park followed by "Bloodline Blues" in the evening. Fireworks at Thelen Park at dusk. Parking: $5 per vehicle or $10 for prime parking and views of the fireworks. Information: 815-276-3366 or www.sg4thofjuly.org.
WONDER LAKE
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, July 4, Wonder Lake. Parade, Kids Zone and games will begin at 1:30 p.m. Ski show at 4:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by Wonder Lake Chamber of Commerce. Information: 815-728-0682 or www.wonderlake.org.
WOODSTOCK
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS, dusk July 4, Emricson Park, 900 W. South St., Woodstock. Information: 815-338-4300 or www.woodstockil.gov.
Regional
BARRINGTON
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & FIREWORKS, 10 a.m. July 4, 616 W. Main Street, Barrington. Parade starts at Barrington High School and ends at the train station downtown. Fireworks at dusk best viewed from the lawn of the high school. For information, visit: www.barrington4thofjuly.com.
DELAVAN, Wis.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, 3 p.m. July 4, Veteran's Memorial Park, north of Walworth Avenue between Terrace Street and Richmond Road, Delavan, Wis. "Let Freedom Ring!" theme. The parade will step off at 7th Street and proceed to Veteran's Park where there will be a carnival, food, music and more. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. over Lake Comus. Information: 262-728-5585 or www.ci.delavan.wi.us.
ELGIN
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE, 9 a.m. July 4, steps off at corner of Slade and Douglas Avenues, Elgin. The theme of this year’s parade is “Red, White and Food” – a celebration of Elgin’s great tastes and unique flavors. Information: 847-488-1456 or www.downtownelgin.com.
FONTANA, Wis.
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY, dusk July 4, at the lakefront, Fontana, Wis. Annual Village of Fontana/Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce event. Information: 262-275-6136 or www.villageoffontana.com.
GURNEE
4TH FEST, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4, Six Flags Great America, 1 Six Flags Parkway, Gurnee. An all-day and night patriotic celebration featuring rides, attractions, live entertainment, food and more. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Admission: $61.99 adults, $41.99 children, free for children 2 and younger. Ticket discount information available online. Parking: $20 per car. Information: 847-625-7545 or www.sixflags.com/greatamerica.
LAKE GENEVA, Wis.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, July 3, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Highways 12 & 50, Lake Geneva, Wis. Family fun with arts and crafts, picnic foods, live music, water ski show, children's activities and more (fees apply to various events). Fireworks at dusk. Requesting those attending the fireworks display to donate two nonperishable food items for the local food pantry. Information: 262-248-8811 or www.grandgeneva.com.