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Elgin 4th of July parade, pet parade, concert and fireworks celebration kicks off at 9 a.m.
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. More details. Registration required.
Other area festivities:
Blue Island Fourth of July parade is set to begin at noon, running through the town's historic business district. The celebration continues at Waterfall Park with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. For more details about the events, visit blueisland.org.
Des Plaines, a community fireworks takes place on June 30 at Oakton College. Gates open at 7 p.m., fireworks begin around 9:15 p.m. The Independence Day parade steps off on July 4 at Center Street and Wicke Ave. To see the full parade route, visit www.desplaines.com.
Evanston, celebration includes a parade, games, a Fun Run, fireworks and more. The parade is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., running east on Central Street from Central Park Avenue to Ashland Avenue. Fireworks can be viewed at Dawes Park starting at 9:30 p.m.
