7/3-7/4: Independence Day Celebration

July 3, 2025 - July 4, 2025

Independence Day Celebration

Name: 7/3-7/4: Independence Day Celebration
Start: 2025-07-03T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-04T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Various Locations

Celebrate all week long!

This year’s theme, Stars, Stripes & Summer, captures the essence of American pride and community spirit. The stars and stripes symbolize our flag, honoring our nation’s independence, our service members, freedom, and unity. Summer represents a time of celebration—a season filled with sunshine, backyard barbecues, family gatherings, and festive community events. Together, they create a perfect backdrop for a fun, meaningful celebration where everyone can come together to enjoy good food, great company, and patriotic pride under starry summer skies.

JULY 3 | Fireworks & Festivities

Graf Park | 5:30P

Fireworks and drone show begin around 9P; until then, enjoy food vendors*, a live DJ, games, giveaways and inflatables.

*fee applies

JULY 4 | Parade

Downtown Wheaton | 10A

Show your spirit by attending the 2025 Independence Day Parade alongside neighbors, family and friends, or design a float to commemorate the holiday that honors the essence of the Fourth of July.

Any delays or cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted here, the Wheaton Park District Facebook page, and RainoutLine.

JULY 3 | Festivities & Fireworks | Graf Park | 5:30P

Food Vendors:

Don’t miss treats from these amazing food vendors!*

Kori’s Koop
Dippin’ Dots
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Snowie Shaved Ice
Genoa Italian Concession

*List subject to change

Parking:

Please be sure to enter the parking lots at Graf Park from County Farm Road.

JULY 4 | Parade | Downtown Wheaton | 10A

Parade:

Join Wheaton’s 2025 Independence Day Parade to celebrate with your community!

Be sure to decorate your parade entry in red, white, and blue to celebrate the 2025 theme of Stars, Stripes, and Summer!

View the Parade Route (PDF)

More Information

Contact Us:

Please contact Kim Prazak, Assistant Director of Arrowhead Operations at [email protected].

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Please contact Margie Wilhelmi, Director of Marketing at [email protected].

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