Evanston Fourth of July Street Closures, Parade Regulations

Here's everything you need to know for getting around and watching the parade on July 4.

Posted Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 10:23 am CT|Updated Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 1:05 am CT

Street Closures:

10:00 a.m.- Central Street from Prospect Avenue to Central Park Avenue will close.

12:30 p.m.- Central Street will close east to Greenbay Road.

1:50 p.m.- East of Greenbay Road to Asbury Avenue will close on Central Street.

2:00 p.m.- The parade will begin.

All streets will re-open when the parade concludes.

Spectators’ chairs and blankets are permitted on the parkway of Central Street from July 1 to July 4, no later than 6 p.m.

No tape, rope, stakes or other material for reserving areas will be permitted, according to city ordinance.

There will be a fine of $100-500 for any violation of these terms.

Along with the parade, games and events will be held throughout the city.

Firework shows will be held around Evanston as well. Find a show near you.

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