Winnetka, Glencoe 4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Canceled

WINNETKA-GLENCOE, IL — Though coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country and the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, many Independence Day celebrations have once again been canceled, modified or shifted to a remote format due to the pandemic.

In both Winnetka and Glencoe, village officials have cancelled Independence Day traditional lakefront fireworks celebrations for the second year in a row. Both communities plan to hold fireworks in early September to coincide with Labor Day weekend instead.

Parades in Winnetka and Glencoe are still going ahead.

While several north suburban communities have canceled their 2021 firework plans or, like Winnetka and Glencoe, delayed them by two months, fireworks are scheduled to take place on July 3 at Gillson Park in Wilmette and Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights — and on July 4 at Gallery Park in Glenview and Deerpath Community Park in Lake Forest.

Here's what's in store July 4, 2021, in Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield:

What: Rotary Fun Run, 2 miles
When: 8 a.m. July 4
Where: Begins train station 724 Green Bay Road, Glencoe

What: Freedom Run
When: 8 a.m. July 4
Where: Skokie Playfields, 540 Hibbard Road 9 (Registration)

What: Preschool/Family Games
When: July 4 — 9 to 11 a.m. for preschoolers, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for family games
Where: Henry Kalk Park, 260 Park Ave., Glencoe

What: Winnetka Independence Day Parade
When: 10 a.m. July 4
Where: Starts Skokie Playfields, 540 Hibbard Road, ends Village Green, 525 Maple St.

What: Northfield 4th of July Celebration
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4
Where: Willow Park, 401 Wagner Road,

What: Winnetka Fourthfest
When: Noon to 3 p.m. July 4
Where: Skokie Playfields, 540 Hibbard Road (Registration)

What: Glencoe Independence Day Parade
When: 1 p.m. July 4
Where: Starts Central School, 620 Greenwood Ave., ends Village Hall, 675 Village Court

Related:
July 4th Fireworks In Glencoe Moved To Labor Day Weekend
Winnetka Postpones 4th Of July Fireworks

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Winnetka-Glencoe Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.