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5:00 pm 
Gillson Park
Fun & Fireworks
5:00 pm Gillson Park Fun & Fireworks
Event Details
- Date: July 3
- Time: 5-10 pm
- Location: Gillson Park
- Fee: FREE Family Event
Enjoy an evening packed with Independence Day Celebration at Gillson Park! We’ll have food vendors, live music, performers and a fireworks show to kick off your 4th a day early. Bags are subject to search. No sparklers allowed. Gillson Main Beach will require a season or daily pass all day & evening. South Beach will open to general public starting at 7 pm for visitors to enjoy the Fireworks show.
Event Schedule
Schedule & performances coming soon!
Public Parking & Transportation
Parking is limited at Gillson Park on July 3. Please consider one of the following options for transportation to and from the event:
- Carpool or rideshare
- Ride a bike – bike racks available at the south entrance of Gillson Park or at the Gillson Beach House
Additional handicap parking is available at Gillson Parking Lot. Official traffic and road closure map coming soon!
Food & Vendors
- C&W Market Ice Cream
- Chabad Wilmette
- Grecian Kitchen
- La Cocinita
- Lefty’s Pizza Kitchen
- Mustard’s Last Stand
- Sweet Tooth Donuts & Crepes (cash only, no cards accepted)
Note: No ATM available on-site.
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More Details
Spend your day at the Independence Day Celebration!
We have two other special events happening on July 3!
- Yankee Doodle Dash, 8 am at Gillson Park
- Star Spangled Splash, 1-3 pm at Centennial Park
Weather Uncertain?
This event takes place outdoors. Follow our Special Events Rainout Line to receive weather/schedule notifications via text, email or the app!
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