4th Of July Parade Canceled, Decision On Fireworks Coming In June

NORTHBROOK, IL — Knowing the event takes several months to plan and coordinate, the Village of Northbrook and Northbrook Park District have opted to pull the plug again on the annual 4th of July parade. The decision, announced Tuesday, is due to current COVID-19 guidelines.

"While I am disappointed, the safety of our community comes first," Northbrook Village President Sandy Frum said in a news release. "This year’s celebration of our country’s Independence Day will be in our hearts and with family as we continue to put the health of everyone as the top priority. I eagerly await future community celebrations and look forward to the day when we can all celebrate together."

In addition, a decision on whether there will be a fireworks show on July 4 or on a later date is expected to be made by the first week of June. Last year, fireworks were postponed on the Fourth of July, rescheduled for September, but ultimately scrapped all together.

The Rotary Club of Northbrook is hoping to reschedule the Pancake Breakfast and Rubber Ducky Race this fall, according to the news release. The Park District will be holding the Liberty Loop 5K Race and Liberty Lap Fun Run at Techny Prairie Parks and Fields on Saturday, July 3. Modifications will allow for many runners following state guidelines; more information can be found at nbparks.org.

“The 4th of July Parade is truly a big highlight of summer in Northbrook. So, it is a great personal disappointment to me, as well as all of our Northbrook neighbors and friends that for a second year in a row it must be cancelled,” Northbrook Park District Board President Mary Ann Chambers said. “We are happy and look forward to carrying on with the Liberty Loop and Liberty Lap Fun Run on July 3. We will also seek out creative ways to capture the spirit of Independence Day in our community. I’m hopeful the parade will return in 2022 and am already looking forward to seeing families and friends come together to celebrate our country and our community safely and in good health. There will be much to celebrate!”

Future updates on Northbrook’s 4th of July events can be found at northbrook4thofJuly.com.

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