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Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield July 4th Events

Carnivals, parades, fireworks and more in all three communities to celebrate Independence Day 2012.

Patch wants you to enjoy the July 4th holiday, so we’ve compiled a listing of Independence Day activities in Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield happening just one week from today! 

Winnetka    

  • 10:00 a.m. Fourth of July Parade: Begins at Elm and Glendale Streets and heads east to Village Green.
  • 11:00 a.m. Flag raising ceremony at Village Green. Family events including children’s flag parade, family races and activities. 
  •  6:30 p.m. Fourth Fest at Duke Child’s Field. Bring a picnic or pick up dinner at the field. Children’s entertainment including moon walks, miniature golf, face painters and much more. 
  •   7:00 p.m. Jin & Tonic musical performance  
  •   9:15 p.m. Fireworks set to music at Village Green.     

  Glencoe                                                                   

  •  8:00 a.m. Rotary Fun Run starting at train station
  • 10:00 a.m. Art Fair at Village Green & family/preschooler activities at Kalk Park
  • 12:00 p.m. Children’s Carnival sponsored by Glencoe Chamber of Commerce at Village Court parking lot.  Ferris wheel, climbing wall, slides games and much more. 
  • 12:00 p.m. Glencoe’s Got Talent at Wyman Green. Performers of all ages show off their talents. 
  •  2:00 p.m. Village Parade
  •  6:30 p.m. Barbeque on the Beach
  • 7:00 p.m. Musical Entertainment 28 Days
  • 9:00 p.m. Fireworks set off at Glencoe Beach

Northfield 

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  • 10:00 a.m. Bike and Wagon Parade
  • 10:30 a.m. Bike and Wagon judging
  • 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Concessions and amusement park and rides open
  • 11:00 a.m.  Running races for all ages, family races, wheelbarrow races, egg toss and hoola hoop contest


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