Independence Day Celebration
We missed you in 2020, we look forward to our 2021 festivities!
MEDIA GALLERY:
2019 Image Gallery:
View all images from the 2019 celebration at https://bit.ly/2Xxeb19
Videos by the City of Wheaton:
FIREWORKS & FAMILY FUN:
July 3 | Graf Park
Schedule
Complete schedule TBD; fireworks start at dusk.
Parking
A parking map will be available for download or viewing prior to the event. Please be kind to our neighbors when parking on residential streets.
ANNUAL PARADE:
July 4 | Downtown Wheaton
Theme information for the 2021 Independence Day celebration will be posted as it becomes available.
We encourage parade entrants to use imagination as parade entries/floats are created. If you would like to submit ideas for the theme of the 2021 parade please email us communications@wheatonparks.org.
Parade Route
Please check back for a parade route map to be added for 2021.
Parking
Please be kind to our neighbors when parking on residential streets.
ENTER A FLOAT:
Parade Float Registration
Registration begins on or about April 1, 2021. Please check back for the 2021 Independence Day parade entry application to be posted.
PARADE PARTICIPANT DOCUMENTS:
Event Resources
Please check back for the 2021 Independence Day parade participant materials to be posted.
EVENT POLICIES:
Pets
Due to the nature of the event at Graf Park (large crowds of people, loud sounds of fireworks) it is strongly suggested to leave pets safely at home for this event. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Leashed pets are welcome at the annual parade.
Weather
Any delays or cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on the Wheaton Park District Facebook page and on RainoutLine.
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Call (630) 410-1028, visit RainoutLine.com and sign-up for text alerts, or use the free app!
