No fireworks scheduled at Navy Pier this 4th of July but Itasca, IL has picked up the torch as the headquarters for family fun on Independence Day!
It is Illinois’ largest Independence Day fireworks show and it will be synchronized to music.
The park at Hamilton Lakes — located west of O’Hare Airport at the intersection of I-390 and Park Boulevard — opens at 4:30 p.m., with live music, a new activity zone for kids, and tasty food from various vendors. Additionally, local brewery Church Street Brewing will host a craft beer tent.
EVENT HOURS – 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM
CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Including face painting, balloon artists, glitter tattoos, sand art crafting, stilt walkers and jugglers.
LIVE MUSIC
6:45 PM to 9:45 PM
The ever-popular cover band Maggie Speaks All-Stars performs.
FIREWORK SHOW
9:45 PM to 10:15 PM
A breathtaking fireworks display, synchronized to pop, movie, and patriotic music broadcast on a concert-quality sound system.
FOOD VENDORS
CHURCH STREET BREWERY
Craft beer
KETTLE KABIN
Kettle Popcorn, Cinnamon-roasted Nuts, Smoothies, Cotton Candy, and Drinks
FUNNEL CAKES
Funnel Cakes, Deep-fried Snickers/Oreos, Root Beer Floats, and Drinks
TACO FACTORY
Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Nachos, Chips & Cheese, and Drinks
BLACKHAWK BBQ & SEAFOOD
Italian Beef/sausage, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Pulled Pork, Fish & Chips, and Drinks
FLYIN HAWAIIAN
Hawaiian Food and Drinks
COOKIES WITH FLAVOR
Cookies, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Ice Cream Bowls, Smoothies, and Drinks
TASTE GREEK STREET FOOD
Greek Food, Gyro, Skewer Wraps, and Drinks
ROCCO VINO’S
Pizza, Nachos with Beef, Sausage, Pop, and Gatorade
GENOA ITALIAN
Beef/Sausage, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Parmigiana, Homemade Chips, Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, and Drinks
RS CONCESSIONS
Italian Ice, Pretzels, Nachos, Lemonade, and Drinks
MY COCINA GRILL
Philly Cheesesteak, Quesadillas, Empanadas, Burritos, and Drinks
SPORTY’S
Chicken Tenders, Tator Tots, Gyros, Burgers, and Drinks
BEN & JERRY’S NAPERVILLE
Ice Cream
GLOW & STOP (NON-FOOD)
Glow Sticks and Light up Items
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