Glenview 4th
July 3
9:30 a.m.
Gallery Park
July 4
12 p.m.
Community Park West
July 4
5:30-10 p.m.
Gallery Park
Thank You to our Twilight Fireworks Sponsor!
Free! Patriotic Bike Parade at Center Oval Gallery Park
Saturday, July 3 9:00 a.m. Arrival for 9:30 a.m. Start
Show off your wheels and patriotic spirit! Bring your pre-decorated red, white and blue bikes, scooter and strollers to the center oval at Gallery Park (entrance at Navy Blvd. and Patriot Ave.). Join other festive bikers and parade around to patriotic music provided by Bach to Rock. Each participant will receive a red, white and blue flower lei. Afterwards, visitors can purchase shaved ice from the Kona Ice truck and enjoy the Bubble show presented by Twisticity. The parade is free and all ages are welcome to participate. Children ages 5 years and younger must have a parent walk with them during the parade.
Free! Reverse Parade at Community Park West
Sunday, July 4, Noon
We will be hosting a “reverse” parade starting at noon on July 4. Residents are encouraged to decorate their vehicles and drive through the park to see the floats and become part of the parade!
You will need to reserve a ticket for the parade, but tickets are free. Tickets are one per car indicating the reserved time you will drive through the parade. Please print and display tickets on your dashboard.
Glenbrook South’s radio station will be playing patriotic tunes throughout the event, so make sure to tune in to 88.5 as part of your parade experience.
At the start of the parade, there will be a drop off location for food donations to the Northfield Township food pantry. Please bring canned goods or a donation to help our neighbors in need.
Glenview State Bank + Busey Bank Twilight Fireworks at Gallery Park
DJ Dance Party: 5:30- 9 p.m.
Firework Start Time: Approx. 9:15 p.m.
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Glenview State Bank + Busey Bank, there will be music with the fireworks! Join us for our magical fireworks show, which is a 26-minute display synchronized to music. Grab a glow stick courtesy of Glenview State Bank + Busey Bank and enjoy the DJ. Come and take part in a memorable Glenview tradition!
Parking Details
We will have general admission parking for $10 per car. Lots will open up on July 4 at 5 p.m. The exit flow and parking lot information will be available later this week.
Click here to view the July 4 parking map
Click here to see the street parking restrictions provided by the Glenview Police Department
Premier parking has sold out
Add-On! Premier Parking Picnic Baskets Available
Once you secure your premier parking spot, let Coarse Italian’s culinary experts enhance your evening with a picnic basket full of delicious charcuterie-style treats to enjoy during the fireworks show and a decadent bottle of wine to uncork and enjoy at home. Pick up your basket in the parking lot when you arrive on July 4. Baskets are $50, limited to one per household and available for premier parking spot holders ages 21 and older.
things to know
Please leave your personal fireworks, pets, drones and alcohol at home.
Please help us reduce our trash by taking everything that you bring into the park.
How You Can Help:
Use reusable items, including:
Reusable Drinking Bottles (Water refilling stations in the Park)
Bring food in containers
Bring Silverware & Napkins
Reusable Bags for your supplies
Avoid one-time use items & disposing of them in the park
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The flag is a patriotic symbol that can be portrayed in many different places. As community members begin adorning their homes in red white and blue, we encourage you to read through the flag code to learn about the flag’s meaning and how to respectfully wave its colors.
