Community Corner

Wilmette July 3 Independence Day Schedule

Still can't decide what to do this 4th of July? Lucky for you, Wilmette has made it a little easier, since the village's big Independence Day Schedule will be held on July 3. 

Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m., and they will be shot over Lake Michigan between the pier and Wilmette Harobr. In case of rain, fireworks will be rescheduled to a later date. 

Festival Stage: 
4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. — Emcee: Ken Schultz, The Flying Fool
5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. — Istvan & His Imaginary Band, Interactive Music for Kids
6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. — Dennis DeBondt, Very Funny Magic
7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. — The Jesse White Tumblers, Sponsored by the Village of Wilmette Human Relations Commission 
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. — Hillbilly Rockstarz, Rockin' Country Music & Top 40 Hits
Post-Fireworks - 10:45 p.m. — The Dooley Brothers, Folk, Irish, Swing & Good Old Rock & Roll

Roving Entertainers
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. — John Scheurich, Juggler
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Frank Birdsall, Uncle Sam on Stilts
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Dennis DeBondt, More Very Funny Magic

Sports, Games & Rides
4 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — Games and Races (in the main game area), Preschool-Adult
4 p.m.-7 p.m. — Free Throws (south of Big Tent), Grades 2-3 & 4-8. Final rounds will be held at  7 p.m.
4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Speed Pitch (south of softball field)
4 p.m.- 8 p.m. — Carnival Games (in the Big Tent), Preschool through 8 years old
4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Face Painting (tent near Moonwalk) All Ages
4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Moonwalk
4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Mini Golf, Tot Train

Food
4 p.m. until closing Taste-Fest, featuring some of your favorite restaurants 

Independence Day Concert At Wallace Bowl
7:15 —  Broadway Show Sneak Preview of Seussical
7:30 — Palatine Concert Band


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here