Community fireworks will be on Sunday, June 30, at Oakton College in Des Plaines. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch the fireworks extravaganza among your neighbors to celebrate Independence Day weekend! Dance to the DJ and play yard games with family and friends before the fireworks show illuminates the sky.

Admission is free.

This event is weather dependent and updates will be communicated through our Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofdesplaines.

No alcohol is permitted on Oakton property. Bringing pets to this event is strongly discouraged.

Gates open at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show beings at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.). Entry to Oakton College will be off on Golf Rd. only. There is no parking allowed in the lanes of, grassy areas, or unpaved areas on College or Circle Drives.

Light refreshments and glow products will be available for purchase.

The 2024 theme is "Planting the Seeds of Happiness." This Fourth of July, we invite you to showcase joyful memories and your organization’s growth: past and future. The community is what makes our parade so special, with representation from organizations all throughout Des Plaines, including our 2024 Grand Marshal, Pesche's, who is celebrating their 100th anniversary. 

This beloved tradition includes community floats, live music and strolling entertainment. The parade is a great way to enjoy the holiday with neighbors and is fun for the whole family. Entertain the kids with this downloadable I Spy game. We are eager to celebrate with you all! 

The parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, at the intersection of Center Street and Wicke Avenue. View the route here.

The parade will proceed north on Center to Prairie Ave., will head east on Prairie and then disband at Prairie and Pearson St. Please note that the roads in the immediate area may be closed to accommodate parade traffic. We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you there!