Des Plaines Fourth of July Fireworks: Gates open at 7 p.m.; fireworks at dusk Sunday, June 29, at Oakton College, 1600 Golf Road, Des Plaines. DJ and yard games before the fireworks. Wednesday, July 2 Barrington Lions Club Brat Tent – Opens at 4:30 PM Location: Wool Street Parking Lot Kick off the holiday with brats, beverages and community camaraderie. Concert in the Park: Elg Here's a quick guide on how to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Village of Barrington. Mundelein Community Days: Noon to 11 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, July 3-6, in Courtland Commons Park, at the corner of Seymour and Courtland, Mundelein. Carnival, Freedom Classic 5K at 8 a.m. Friday, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Friday, parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, food, music, games, contests, demonstrations, displays and more. Music lineup: Thursday: 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m.; Friday: Mackenzie O The Fourth of July in 2025 falls on a Friday and sets the stage for an action packed long weekend in New Jersey of fireworks, parades, concerts and festivals to celebrate Independence Day. There FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Village of Barrington Announces Fourth of July Festivities and 10th Anniversary Celebration of arrington’s White House This year’s festivities begin Wednesday, July 2 and culminate in a dazzling fireworks display on Friday, also commemorating a decade of community, culture and history at one of Barrington’s most treasured Start off the July 4th festivities in downtown Barrington with this summer holiday tradition. Enjoy the challenging and scenic race course and support the arts in Barrington. Medal for all finishers on race day! 5K race starts in downtown Barrington at 7:00am, kids race starts at 8:30am.” The route this event will take is unknown. Enjoy the challenging and scenic race course and support the arts in Barrington. Medal for all finishers on race day! 5K race starts in downtown Barrington at 7:00am, kids race starts at 8:30am. After the race stay and enjoy the Barrington 4th of July parade! Barrington’s Fourth of July celebration will include the usual traditions of a parade, fireworks and brat tent, as well as a special open house to mark the 10th anniversary of Barrington’s Details Happy 4th of July! Join us for a 5K (7:00am) and Youth Fun Run (8:15am) in Downtown Barrington at Park Avenue and Cook Street. After the race, stay for the Barrington 4th of July parade! Proceeds benefit the Barrington Cultural Commission. Race Distance: Kids Fun Run, 5K Race-Day Registration Open: 6:00 AM Race-Day Packet Pickup Info: 6:00 AM Pre-Race Packet Pickup Info: Tuesday and Wednesday, July 1 & 2, 2025 9 AM - 8 PM Advocate Good Shepherd Health and Fitness Center 1301 South Barrington Road Barrington, IL Registration: Age Groups: Medal for all finishers on race day!5K race starts in downtown Barrington at 7:00am, kids race starts at 8:30am.After the race stay and enjoy the Barrington 4th of July parade!Proceeds benefit the Barrington Cultural Commission Join the Barrington 4th of July Tradition! The Advocate Family Fitness 5K and Kids Fun Run will take place in downtown Barrington. This USATF Certified and ChronoTrack chip timed race will wind through the scenic downtown streets. Runners receive a tech shirt and custom age awards after the 5K a kids fun run! 4th of July Family Fitness Run Enjoy the challenging and scenic race course and support the arts in Barrington. Medal for all finishers on race day! After the race stay and enjoy the Barrington 4th of July parade! Proceeds benefit the Barrington Cultural Commission Sign up HERE. Family Fitness Run Friday, July 4, 2025 5K Start: 7:00 AM Youth Fun Run: 8:15 AM Registration Opens: 6:00 AM Race site: Downtown Barrington Park Avenue and Cook Street Barrington, IL Presented By: Advocate Good Shepherd Health and Fitness Center Proceeds benefit the Barrington Cultural Commission The Advocate Good Shepherd Family Fitness Run 5K is a Barrington July 4th Tradition start off the July 4th festivities in downtown Barrington with this summer holiday tradition. Enjoy the challenging and scenic race course and support the arts in Barrington. Medal for all MORE. Join this Barrington tradition, and run through the closed streets of Barrington, IL, on this USATF-certified course. The event features chip timing, custom finisher medals, and custom age awards. Lace-up & glaze up at the sweetest race of the year, happening in July 2025. Join us at the Barrington Family Fitness Run 5k/10k on the 4th of July. Races start at 7 a.m. on the corner of S. Cook St. & Park Ave. Here are our picks for a great 4th of July. Celebrate the 4th in the Berkshires with fireworks, parades, music, theater, movies, museums and BBQs—perfect for families, art lovers, and Enjoy the challenging and scenic racecourse and support the arts in Barrington. Medal for all finishers on race day! After the race stay and enjoy the Barrington 4th of July parade! Proceeds benefit the Barrington Cultural Commission Advocate Good Shepherd Family Fitness
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