# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DeKalb Fourth of July Celebration 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Event Description**: The DeKalb Park District and the City of DeKalb proudly present the 2026 Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks!

Events

Gather your friends and start America's 250th year off on the right foot with our Independence Day Run/Walk (5k/10k)! This year's theme is "250 Years Running." This chip-timed race starts and finishes at Hopkins Park. The fee includes a race bag with a bib, a participation medal, and a 2025 Independence Day t-shirt for the first 150 runners. The race begins at 8:30 AM. Register early and save!

Kick off the evening starting at 5:30 PM with food vendors and live DJ Entertainment with Behind the Beats! 

The DeKalb Municipal Band's Star Spangled Spectacular begins at 7:30 PM at the Band Shell!

Fireworks begin approximately at 9:10 PM! We are planning a HUGE fireworks display!

Please keep your four-legged friends at home! Dogs will be prohibited in Hopkins Park after noon on July 4, 2026.

To register for the Independence Day Run/Walk and for more information, visit our website here: https://dekalbparkdistrict.com/dekalb-park-district-july-4-2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/dekalb-fourth-of-july-celebration-2026/200030251289645
- **Event Categories**: 4th-of-july-fireworks, fourth-of-july, fireworks, sports, music, entertainment, marathons, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 150

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dekalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hopkins Park
- **lat**: 41.94474
- **long**: -88.73691
- **full address**: Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115-2029, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DeKalb Fourth of July Celebration 2026 being held?
  - **A:** DeKalb Fourth of July Celebration 2026 takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115-2029, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DeKalb Fourth of July Celebration 2026?
  - **A:** DeKalb Fourth of July Celebration 2026 is organized by DeKalb Park District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DeKalb Fourth of July Celebration 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dekalb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 150+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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