Thank You for Joining Us!
Thank you for joining us for the 2026 Evanston Fourth of July celebration! We would especially like to thank our volunteers and our sponsors who made it all possible. We can’t wait to see you all again next year!
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2026 Parade Award Winners
| President’s Award (Best Group Overall): Unidos por Evanston |
| Pelton Plaque (Outstanding Neighborhood Group): Red White & Goldens |
| Chief Judge’s Award (Special Merit): Four Star Brass Band |
| Commercial Float: 1st Evanston Folk Festival, 2nd Double Clutch Brewing Company, 3rd Trophy Pet |
| Community Float Award: 1st Unidos por Evanston, 2nd American Legion Evanston Post 42, 3rd Backlot Playground Association |
| Community Participating: 1st Invest in Neighborhood Schools, 2nd Evanston Marching Kazoo Band, 3rd Evanston Girl Scouts |
| Community Performance: 1st Central Street Neighborhood Association, 2nd Purple Line Express, 3rd Second City Samba |
| Invited Performer – Band: 1st Eclipse Drum and Bugle Corp, 2nd Chesterton High School Trojan Guard Marching Band, 3rd Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps |
| Invited Performer – Paid: 1st Jesse White Tumbling Team, 2nd Illinois Wheelmen, 3rd Los Paisanos Mariachi Band |
| Motor Vehicle: 1st Windy City Miata Club, 2nd David Zomig and his 1962 Plymouth Valiant V200, 3rd Evanston 311 |
| Youth: 1st Evanston Township High School, 2nd Jr. Wildkit’s Cheerleading, 3rd Scouting America Troop 924 and Cub Scout Pack 929 |
Read our Letter to City Council regarding the future of the Evanston Fourth of July.
We kindly invite you to consider contributing to our 2026 Fourth of July celebration budget.
The Evanston Fourth of July Association wishes to thank you for your unwavering support as we continue the cherished traditions of our community – the grand parade and spectacular fireworks display. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and participation play an integral role in making this year’s celebrations a resounding success, rekindling the patriotic spirit in our town.
As we reflect on the joyous memories created this year, we are thrilled to announce that planning has already commenced for the 2026 festivities. With your continued support, we look forward to making this year’s Fourth of July celebration even more remarkable and memorable for all in our beautiful Evanston community. Thank you for being a part of our tradition and for helping to keep the spirit of independence alive in our town.
Thanks to Our Celebration Sponsors
