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Evanston 4th of July celebration.

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Real Estate Agent with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Here in Evanston, Illinois, we're fortunate to have one of the best 4th of July celebrations in the country.  That's right, in the entire country.  We have the 2nd largest 4th of July parade in the state (second only to the City of Chicago's 4th of July parade)... with over 140 entrants, (many of them homegrown and local).

Our all day celebration begins at 9:00 am at eight different playground sites throughout the city providing games and activities for all ages, followed by a Fun Run along Central Street at 12:45 pm. The parade down Central St. kicks off at 2:00 pm. At 7:30 pm there is concert at the lakefront, and then the grand fireworks display at dusk.

All of this, excepting our police presence, is sponsored entirely by private funds raised by the Evanston 4th of July assocation.  Our celebration dates back to 1922 when the North End Mother's club began the tradition.

Our fireworks, which begin around 9:30-ish... or whenever it gets dark enough... are incredible.  Over $40,000 worth of professional grade fireworks are fired off at Clark Street beach, where locals set up grills, and claim their blanket space for the wonderful fireworks display, usually synced to patriotic music.

Have a great fourth!

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Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Alan. I hope you enjoy your 4th of July/. Neat video. Cheers.

Jul 03, 2018 07:16 AM
Alan May

I will do my best. You, too.

Jul 03, 2018 06:20 PM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Sounds like a really great event for your area my friend. Have a safe and happy 4th!

Jul 03, 2018 12:33 PM
Alan May

I intend to try JL, you too.

Jul 03, 2018 06:20 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Alan,

By 9:30, I'll be fast asleep.  I'll watch all the events on TV Thursday.

Jul 04, 2018 02:06 AM
Alan May

wow... just after breakfast, huh?

Jul 04, 2018 11:22 AM
Carolyn Roland- In Delaware and S. Chester County PA
Independent architectural histor'n - Wilmington, DE
Carolyn Roland, GRI, CRS

You are fortunate to live in such a patriotic area!

Jul 05, 2018 06:44 AM
Alan May

I are, aren't I?

Jul 09, 2018 10:23 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Alan- Delray had a barge offshore with fireworks. It sounds like Chicago really put on a spectacular show!!!

Jul 08, 2018 05:24 PM
Alan May

One year we used a barge, off shore.  Everyone felt it was too far away... so it's still on the beach...  sometimes, little hot pieces float down on the crowd.

Jul 09, 2018 10:24 AM