Independence Day Celebration
We missed you in 2020, we look forward to our 2021 festivities!
FIREWORKS & FAMILY FUN:
July 3 | Graf Park
Details
Fireworks start at dusk. There will be no on-site activities including carnival rides, concessions and DJ.
Guidelines
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.
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
2021 Theme: Celebrate
This is the year to celebrate! Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary like the Wheaton Park District, a new business, reopening your doors, a milestone or simply celebrating the present, this year’s parade them celebrates what’s most important to you.
Parade Route
Please check back for a parade route map to be added for 2021.
Guidelines
- Passing out of items including but not limited to candy, flyers, giveaways, is not permitted.
- No walkers allowed
- All participants must be in an entry vehicle or float. One (1) vehicle and or/float per entry.
- Face masks should be worn if participants are not from the same household or a minimum of 6ft distance cannot be maintained.
- Leashed pets are welcome at the annual parade.
- Event weather policy
Parking
Please be kind to our neighbors when parking on residential streets.
ENTER A FLOAT:
Parade Float Registration
Registration begins on or about June 4, 2021. A limited number of entries are available and registration is first-come, first-served. We encourage parade entrants to use imagination as parade entries/floats are created.
PARADE PARTICIPANT DOCUMENTS:
Event Resources
Please check back for the 2021 Independence Day parade participant materials to be posted.
WEATHER POLICY:
Delays or Cancellations
Any delays or cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on the Wheaton Park District Facebook page and on RainoutLine.
Get convenient updates using RainoutLine
Call (630) 410-1028, visit RainoutLine.com and sign-up for text alerts, or use the free app!
MEDIA GALLERY:
2019 Image Gallery:
View all images from the 2019 celebration at https://bit.ly/2Xxeb19