2021 Virtual Celebration
Based on concern for public health due to the unpredictability of the pandemic’s impact, vaccination rates, and in cooperation with our local authorities, the Trustees of the Evanston Fourth of July Association voted to cancel the fun run, parade, Palatine Concert Band performance and Lakefront Fireworks show on July 4, 2021.
However, we are committed to presenting safe, creative, community-building offerings with a virtual celebration.
Looking ahead the Association sees 2022 as a bigger and better celebration as it will be our Centennial Plus Celebration (1922-2022).
Your support is appreciated, MAKE A DONATION today.
Watch our 2021 Virtual Celebration at your Leisure. We hope you have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!
2021 Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our 2021 photo contest.
Thank you to everyone who participated and submitted their entries.
2020 Virtual Celebration
Go behind the scenes of our celebration, morning activities, parade and fireworks show. Hosted by Jamie Black, Celebration Manager, Chicago Actor/Comedian.
Go Behind the Scenes of the 4th of July Celebration and Parade
1. Mayor Stephen H. Hagerty
2. Hecky Powell, Honorary Grand Marshall
3. Colt Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque, Iowa
4. Evanston Marching Kazoo Band
5. Rotary International
6. American Legion Evanston Post 42
7. Jutta & the Hi-Dukes
8. Evanston Pride Parade
9. Fireworks Safety, Fire Chief Brian Scott
10. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
11. Jesse White Tumbling Team
12. Evanston Girl Scouts Service Unit 408
13. North End Bunco, Parcheesi, & Weight-Dropping Auxiliary
14. Central Street Neighbors Association
15. City of Chicago Pipe Band
16. North End Mother’s Club (NEMC)
17. McGaw YMCA
18. Cirques Experience/Wheel Jam
19. Evanston Youth Lacrosse Association
20. US Census Bureau
21. Antoine McKay, Comedy Central
22. D.I.M.E. Dance Is My Everything
23. Crossmen Drum Corps from San Antonio, Texas
24. The Backlot
25. Evanston Township High School
26. Sketchbook Brewing Co.
27. Chicago Fire Greeting, Robyn Coffin
28. The Actor’s Gymnasium
29. Evanston Youth Hockey Association
30. Mid-USA Falun Dafa Association
31. Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shoppe
32. Indivisible Evanston
33. Baker Playground & Cub Scouts
34. Kamen Park East Games
35. ETHS Balloons 2019, by Laura Kordalski
36. Red, White & Blue Kids, by Katey Schmidt
37. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
38. Sparky
39. Illinois Wheelmen
40. Brigadier General Bernard H. Baum, Former Reviewing Officer
41. Windy City Miata Club
42. Evanston Escola de Samba
43. Dance Center Evanston
44. Evanston Vineyard Food Pantry
45. Wilmette Community Band
Watch Evanston’s Virtual 4th of July Parade
1. Palatine Concert Band
Click to View the Program
2. Fireworks Safety, Chief Brian Scott
3. Winners from our online photo contest
4. Fireworks Show (2015)
5. Thanks from the Evanston Fourth of July Association
Virtual Band Concert & Fireworks Show
Many thanks to our prize donors: Belgian Chocolatier Piron, Bluestone, Celtic Knot Public House, Cross-Rhodes, Firehouse Grill, Hecky’s Barbecue, Panino’s Pizzeria, Stella Boutique, Tag’s Bakery, The Lucky Platter
Some of the partners and donors who help us make a difference.
