Fireworks Show A Go On Fourth Of July in Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — While the traditional Fourth of July parade was scrapped last month in Northbrook, residents will still get a chance to check out some fireworks on the holiday. Citing expanded capacity limits under the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois Reopening Plan, the Village of Northbrook and Northbrook Park District announced Thursday a joint decision to hold fireworks at the traditional location of Meadowhill Park and Techny Prairie Park and Fields.

The updated schedule of events for Saturday, July 3, includes the Liberty Loop 5K Race and Liberty Lap Fun Run in the morning at Techny Prairie Parks and Fields; live music at Village Green Park in the afternoon; and a DJ and movie at dusk at the Velodrome at Meadowhill Park, according to a news release.

On Sunday, July 4, residents are encouraged to participate in neighborhood bike parades as a daytime event before the fireworks at dusk. The Village will be providing festive "party packs" and traffic control barricades.

Throughout Independence Day weekend, residents and businesses are invited to enter a 4th of July decorating contest. Registrants will receive a "decorating pack," and pictures of each display will be posted online for voting. More details on hosting a bike parade and participating in this year’s decorating contest will be available at northbrook4thofJuly.com by mid-June.

On July 3 and July 4, Meadowhill Aquatic Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the news release.

Village officials said last month that due to the required lead time and availability of parade participants, the 4th of July parade will not take place this year. The traditional Bike Parade and Police and Fire Department Softball Game will also not be taking place this year. The Rotary Club of Northbrook is hoping to reschedule the Pancake Breakfast and Rubber Ducky Race this fall. Officials are hoping for a normal return of traditional events in 2022.

The Village and Park District are closely monitoring capacity limits and guidance from the State of Illinois, according to the news release. As COVID-19 safety guidelines continue to change, more information on 4th of July events will be released when available. Future updates on Northbrook’s 4th of July events can be found at northbrook4thofJuly.com.

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

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