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Cook County Comr Donna Miller lists district 4th of July celebrations

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Cook County Comr Donna Miller lists district 4th of July celebrations

“This 4th of July, celebrate with me and all of our neighbors the freedoms we enjoy!” Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller said.
“Do you want to watch Fireworks near you? Here is a list of some events:”
Fireworks display for the 4th of July. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
Fireworks display for the 4th of July. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
Bridgeview 3rd of July Celebration
Sunday, July 3
9:15 p.m. fireworks show
Bridgeview Park District
8100 S Beloit Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Burbank Party in the Park
Saturday, June 25
9:30 p.m. fireworks show (event begins at 3 p.m.)
Michael Looney Park
77th and Narragansett
Burbank, IL 60459
Chicago: Navy Pier Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration
Saturday, July 2 (more dates every Wednesday and Saturday in the summer)
9:30 p.m. fireworks show
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
Friday, July 1
Dusk, 9 p.m. fireworks show (following 6:30 p.m. parade)
Duffy Park
9200 S. Millard Ave.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Frankfort 4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 4
Dusk fireworks show (following 7:30 p.m. concert)
Main Park
200 S. Locust St.
Frankfort, IL 60423
Palos Heights Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, July 3
9:15 p.m. fireworks show (event begins at 5 p.m.)
Memorial Park
7607 W. College Dr.
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Park Forest July Fourth Celebration
Monday, July 4
9:15 p.m. fireworks show (following 7 p.m. concert)
Village Green
Main St. & Cunningham Dr.
Park Forest, IL 60466
South Holland Fourth of July Celebration
Monday, July 4
9 p.m. fireworks show
South Suburban College
15800 S State St.
South Holland, IL 60473
Thornton 4th of July Event
Monday, July 4
9:30 p.m. fireworks show (following parachutists)
Carpenter Park Fields
108th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.
Thornton, IL 60476


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