# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Elgin's Fourth of July Parade and Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the Fourth of July in Elgin with a full day of FREE family-friendly parades, concerts, food trucks, butter making, fireworks and more!

Kick things off at 9 a.m. with Elgin’s Fourth of July Parade, stepping off from Douglas and Slade avenues, traveling south on Douglas Avenue to City Hall at Highland Avenue.

Love animals?
Don’t miss the Pet Parade, also beginning at 9 a.m. from the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Ann Street, by the NENA Butterfly Garden in front of the main parade!

Then head to Festival Park (132 S. Grove Ave.) at 5 p.m. to enjoy:
  - Live music (begins at 5 p.m.)
  - Food and drink vendors
  - Kids’ activities
  - Butter making 
  - Pie-eating contest (begins at 7:30 p.m.)

? Live Music Lineup: 
5–6 p.m. – Petty Betty
6:30–7:30 p.m. – Journey from the Heart
8–9:20 p.m. – JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience

Fireworks Finale ?
Finish the night with a spectacular fireworks show beginning around 9:20 p.m. 

Upgrade to VIP ✨ 
Enjoy the best views in style with VIP access, including reserved bar access, private lawn space, private restrooms, and an elevated viewing deck. Early bird tickets are available for $15 through Wednesday, May 13, after which, the cost increases to $25. Free entry for up to two children under 12 with a ticketed adult. Purchase your tickets at elginil.gov/FourthOfJulyVIP.

Get Involved ?
Want to participate? Sign up for:
  - Parade & pet parade
  - Pie-eating contest (all ages!)
  - Vendor opportunities

? Full details and all registration forms: elginil.gov/July4

Parking and Important Reminders
  - Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect, so please arrive early!
  - No alcohol or animals allowed at Festival Park during the concert & fireworks
  - Personal fireworks are prohibited in Elgin

Questions? Please email elginil.gov/SpecialEvents
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elgin/elgins-fourth-of-july-parade-and-celebration/200030032709835
- **Event Categories**: fireworks, parades, 4th-of-july-fireworks, music, fourth-of-july, entertainment, concerts, festivals, live-music, kids, contests, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 552

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elgin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Elgin, Il
- **lat**: 42.0394
- **long**: -88.2886
- **full address**: Elgin, Il, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Elgin's Fourth of July Parade and Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Elgin's Fourth of July Parade and Celebration takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am at Elgin, Il, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Elgin's Fourth of July Parade and Celebration?
  - **A:** Elgin's Fourth of July Parade and Celebration is organized by City of Elgin, Illinois Government.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Elgin's Fourth of July Parade and Celebration is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elgin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 550+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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