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Celebrate 100 Years of Evanston Fourth of July Association Celebrations
 EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Fourth of July Association, in cooperation with the City of Evanston, will sponsor a parade along Central Street and fireworks along the lakefront, in addition to other traditional activities on Monday, July 4 as part of their annual 4th of July celebrations.
This year's theme is "Community United Cannot Be Divided." The Evanston Fourth of July Association is a non-profit organization that was formed over 100 years ago after a child was injured while playing with fireworks. After this accident, parents joined together in 1922 to offer a safe and supervised July 4th celebration.
Parade
The award-winning Evanston 4th of July Parade begins at 2 p.m. on Central Street at Central Park Avenue and travels east to Ashland Avenue. More information at evanston4th.org.
Concert & Fireworks
The Palatine Concert Band will perform from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Arrington Lakefront Lagoon at Dawes Park, located at Sheridan Road and Church Street. Lakefront fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Fireworks are visible from most lakefront parks.
Fun Run
Children age 10 years and younger are invited to take part in the half-mile Evanston 4th of July Kids Fun Run. Participants can register online or on race day from noon to 12:30 p.m. The run begins at 12:45 p.m. at Ackerman Park, located at Central Street and McDaniel Avenue. The $15 registration fee includes a t-shirt, bib and ribbon for the first 125 registered, plus finish line refreshments. All proceeds benefit the Evanston Fourth of July Association.
Morning Games
Family playground activities will start at 9 a.m. at seven Evanston locations:
- Baker Park – Forest Ave. & Keeney St.
- ETHS West Field (south end) – Church St. & Dodge Ave.
- Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center – Foster St. & Darrow Ave.
- Kamen Park East – South Blvd & Barton Ave.
- Lincolnwood School – McDaniel Ave. & Grant St.
- Robert Crown Community Center – Main St. & Dodge Ave.
- Willard School – Central Park Ave. & Park Pl.
Playground activities include Frisbee, jump rope competitions, sack races, pie and watermelon eating contests, and more. Learn more.
Free parking will be available in downtown Evanston public parking garages. Visit cityofevanston.org/residents/parking/lots-and-garages for locations and more information.
View a message from the Evanston Police Department regarding increased safety and security measures for this year's events. Updates regarding traffic, parking and more can be found on the Evanston Police Department's Twitter @EvanstonPD.
Media Contact: Jessica Mayo
jmayo@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-448-8041
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