Bring out your star-spangled spirit this July 3!
The Wilmette Park District is hosting our annual Independence Day Celebration at Gillson Park.
Yankee Doodle Dash 5K
Sunday, July 3
- Race Start: 8 A.M.
- Race Fee: $35
- Location: Gillson Park & the streets of WIlmette
Run or walk our 3.1-mile course through the streets of Wilmette. Earn your participant medal at the finish line, enjoy a complimentary adult beverage (age 21+) or purchase a snack from our food truck. Kick off your Independence Day Celebration at the DANDIEST 5K in town!
Special Appreciation
We'd like to thank our Stars & Stripes Sponsor, de Giulio Kitchen Design for sponsoring our dashing event shirts this year!
Fun & Fireworks
Sunday, July 3
FREE Family Event
Location: Gillson Park
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.
Event Schedule:
- 4 P.M. - Festivities begin
- 5 P.M. - Music Performance: Blooze Brothers
- 7 P.M. - Jesse White Tumblers (between concerts)
- 7:30 P.M. - Music Performance: Good Clean Fun
- 9:30 P.M. - Fireworks
*There is limited parking available at Gillson Beach parking lot - please plan ahead to carpool or ride-share. Additional information for parking and vehicular traffic the evening of July 3 will be released in July.
Check back soon for more details as we get closer to the event!