The Skokie 4th of July Parade is and 3-D Fireworks is July 4th . The Parade is at noon starting from Oakton Community College with marching bands, tumblers, live animals, drill teams, clowns, vintage automobiles and runs from Oakton Community College to Oakton Park, north on Howard on Skokie Blvd.
At 5 p.m. the fun moves to Niles West High School (Oakton Street just west of the Edens Expressway) with “Skokie’s 3-D Fireworks Festival,” featuring food, drinks and music.
The first 10,000 patrons to arrive will receive a free pair of 3-D glasses. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., featuring The Goo Roos, followed by Mike & Joe. Childrens’ games and face painting will also begin at 6:30 p.m.The spectacular 3-D Fireworks Fest begins, at dusk.
