Welcome to the Bartlett 4th of July Special Needs Carnival! Come join us at the Bartlett Park District (Jim Jensen Pavilion) for a day of fun and excitement. This event is specially designed for individuals with special needs (physical/cognitive disabilities), ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all attendees. This long lasting tradition is held during the 4th of July Festival weekend. It includes horses, floats, fire engines, bands, Shriners, community groups, and much more. Come on out and enjoy this family friendly event! Parade Route: Oak Ave. from North Ave. south to Railroad Ave. Railroad Ave. from Oak Ave. to Main St. Main St. from Railroad Ave. to South Bartlett Rd. South Bartlett Rd. from The biggest festival in Bartlett, Illinois celebrating our nation's birthday. Join us for music, food, carnival, parade, and of course, fireworks. 2025 Bartlett Lions’ 4th of July Parade will kick off on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00AM Get your chairs and blankets out early The parade is sponsored by The Bartlett 4th of July Committee Contact for the event is Lion Joanne Watson email: ‘BartlettParade@yahoo.com’ The Bartlett Fourth of July Festival is currently organized, managed, promoted, and orchestrated by the Bartlett Fourth of July Committee NFP, an organization made up of a large group of community minded volunteers. The Bartlett Fourth of July Committee, NFP is dedicated to ensuring a fun and safe environment for the thousands of individuals who attend the annual Bartlett 4th of July Festival at Apple Orchard Park. Skydivers Check out this years special events! Bartlett Fourth of July Committee, NFP Fest Location: CORNER OF S. STEARNS AND S. BARTLETT ROAD - 700 S. BARTLETT ROAD, BARTLETT, IL 60103 View on Mobile Bartlett’s annual 4th of July Fest is set for Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6, at the SW Corner of Stearns & Bartlett Rd. The premier 4-day festival features bands, fireworks, a carnival with rides and games, food and beverages, bingo, and more. This year’s 4th of July Parade will be held on Saturday July 5, at 10AM. Friday, July 4 12:00 -11:00pm Carnival 12 - 11pm Food & Beer 12 - 11pm Bingo 3 - 11pm Bands 12 - 11pm OnSet 12-1:30 Jukeboxx Mafia 2-3:30 Voyage 4-5:30 GooRoos 6-7:30 Libido Funk Circus 8-9:15 The Disco Circus 9:45-11 Skydivers 7:35 - 7:55 Fireworks 9:15 - Beer closes at 9pm, re-opens after fireworks ----------------------------- Save Schedule The Bartlett Fourth of July Committee, NFP prides itself in providing quality entertainment that appeals to a wide range of guests. All entertainment is free to enjoy; all we ask is that you support the festival by visiting our food vendors, carnival, and beer tent. The Annual Fourth of July Parade (See Schedule for date/time). This long lasting tradition is held during the festival weekend. It includes horses, floats, fire engines, bands, Shriners, Community Groups, and much more. Come on out and enjoy this family friendly event! The Bartlett Fourth of July Committee, NFP is always looking for volunteers to help with the festival. The committee is divided into sub-committees including band, fireworks, beer, bingo, carnival, site, port-o-potties, food vendors, parade, and more. 2025 Bartlett 4th of July Special Needs Carnival Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Jim Jensen Pavillion, Bartlett Park District, 620 W Stearns Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103 Bartlett Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5. Stepping off from Oak Avenue, south to Railroad Avenue, and continuing south on Main Street/South Bartlett Road to Stearns Road, west on The Bartlett Fourth of July Festival is currently organized, managed, promoted, and orchestrated by the Bartlett Fourth of July Committee NFP, an organization made up of a large group of community minded volunteers. This volunteer group has worked in collaboration with the Village of Bartlett, Bartlett Police Department, Bartlett Park District, Bartlett Fire District, and Public Works to Come enjoy this fantastic parade through beautiful downtown Bartlett! To march in the parade, please email Lion Joanne at “ BartlettParade@yahoo.com “ This parade is a highly anticipated part of the Bartlett 4th of July Festival. that is put on by The Bartlett 4th of July Committee The biggest festival in Bartlett, Illinois celebrating our nation's birthday. Join us for music, food, carnival, parade, and of course, fireworks. 4th of July Parade Saturday July 5th, 2025 10:00 AM Step-off Parade Applications – available in February —- The parade is sponsored by The Bartlett 4th of July Committee Contact for the event is Lion Joanne Email bartlettparade@yahoo.com ===================================== The Annual Fourth of July Parade will be on Saturday, 7/5, stepping off at 10 a.m. This long lasting tradition is held during the 4th of July Festival weekend. It includes horses, floats, fire engines, bands, Shriners, community groups, and much more. Come on out and enjoy this family friendly event! Sponsored by the Bartlett Fourth of July Committee, NFP. Hosted by the Bartlett Lions Club. The Bartlett Fourth of July Committee invites you to celebrate at Apple Orchard Park from Thursday, 7/4 through Sunday, 7/7. Fireworks will take place on Thursday, 7/4 starting at 9:15 p.m.
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