TASTE of Des Plaines

Enjoy local food vendors, live music and family entertainment with your friends and neighbors near the Downtown Des Plaines Metra Station! Rock out with 7th Heaven and Hi Infidelity on our Main Stage and visit desplaines.org/taste to see the full lineup.

Community Fireworks - Sunday, July 2

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs to celebrate the holiday and watch the fireworks extravaganza at Oakton College on Sunday, July 2! Dance to the DJ and play yard games with family and friends before the fireworks show illuminates the sky.

Independence Day Parade - Tuesday, July 4 desplaines.org/july4

The annual Independence Day Parade steps off at the intersection of Center and Wicke Streets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Our theme, “Together We Shine,” highlights the accomplishments of the community organizations making Des Plaines so special.