Illinois Fireworks Displays

Des Plaines 4th of July

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Date:  July 1, 2022 at Dusk
Expired event; awaiting update on next occurrence.
Where: Oakton Community College
1600 Golf Rd.
City/State/Zip: Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
County: Cook County

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Admission: Free
Event Parking: There is no parking allowed in the lanes of, or the grassy areas, unpaved areas or on College or Circle Drives.

Event Details:

At dusk on July 1, the skies over Oakton Community College will illuminate as they celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling display of fireworks. Enjoy from the Oakton parking lots (inside your vehicle or outside, next to your vehicle), from the grounds or maybe even your own back yard.

Guests are permitted to enter the grounds at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 1. Please note, Central Road will be closed to accommodate the fireworks display so all guests should enter the campus from Golf Road.

Also – the parade returns in 2022! Steps off at 10AM on July 4th, at Center and Wicke streets.

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