Bolingbrook
This celebration will begin with music from DJ Music Mania at 3 p.m., followed by a live performance from the Gina Glocksen Band at 5:30 p.m. and Semple Band at 7:45 p.m. There will be food trucks, inflatables, a game truck and a barbecue buffet available.
Chicago Heights
The celebration will begin with DJ FUN FUN FUN Entertainment at 6 p.m., along with food vendors that will be available for the event.
Frankfort
The annual celebration will start with a DJ at 5 p.m., followed by a live performance by Five Guys Named Moe at 7:30 p.m. Games and concessions will be available throughout the event.
Lansing
The annual celebration will have a live band throughout the event. Games and food will be available.
Lockport
This celebration will have food available for purchase.
Midlothian
Thunder Over Midlothian features a beer and wine garden, games and inflatables, will take place at Memorial Park 14500 S. Sawyer.
Mokena
This celebration, a collaboration between the Mokena Park District and public library, will begin with a DJ at 6:30 p.m. There will be inflatables, games, food and activities available throughout the day.
New Lenox
The annual Independence Day Celebration will begin with rock cover band Epic at 6 p.m., followed by the Joliet American Legion Band at 8:30 p.m. Activities and concessions will be available throughout the event.
Oak Forest
The 32nd annual celebration will begin with a live performance by Nitelife at 3:30 p.m., followed by Dave Schmidt and the Blue Snouts at 6 p.m. and The Flex Group at 9 p.m. Games, concessions and crafts will be available throughout the day.
Oak Lawn
The Oak Lawn Party in the Park will have activities, food and music available from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Memorial Park on 103rd St.
Orland Hills
The annual celebration will begin with the Orland Hills Veterans Pancake Breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by live music from KC Audio at 4 p.m. Games, concession and live entertainment will be available throughout the day.
Orland Park
The annual celebration will begin with a performance by Suburban Cowboy at 7:15 p.m., followed by the presentation of colors at 9:15 p.m.
Plainfield
The Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks celebration will feature the raising of the flag at 6 p.m., followed by the Kid’s Patriotic Bike Parade and Family Fun at 6:30 p.m. and a dance performance by the Park District Dance Camps at 7 p.m. Games and concessions will be available throughout the day.
Tinley Park
The annual celebration will begin with a 5K run at 8 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 4 p.m. There will be a live performance from Peter Oprisko at 4:15 p.m. and Mike and Joe at 5:30 p.m. Games, crafts and refreshments will be available through the day.