# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Independence Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Kick off your holiday weekend!! Enjoy an evening packed with live entertainment, thrilling rides, carnival games, great food, and exciting activities for all ages!

This year’s celebration proudly aligns with America250 to commemorate 250 years of American independence.

MUSIC
Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of the greatest pop band in history – sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of all ages! This live show is full of musical prowess, fabulous disco flair and fashion, and promises a joyous ABBA experience for every Chiquitita, Super Trouper, Fernando, and Dancing Queen around!

FOOD
Food trucks will be onsite, with alcoholic beverages available for purchase from Catering by Michaels.

An ATM will be available for your convenience.

ATTRACTIONS & GAMES*
This year’s lineup features foot darts, bungee, a game tent, Rocket Zone, axe throwing, Hippo Chow Down, a climbing wall, a fire truck and giant slide inflatables, a community mural, two gaming trucks, and a hoops truck—fun for everyone!

*Wristbands are required for games and attractions. Save time and skip the lines by pre-purchasing your $10 wristband from Monday, June 15 through Friday, July 3 at 3pm at the locations below:

West Ridge Community Center • 636 Ridge Road
Park Fitness• 1207 Park Ave. W.
Highland Park Bank & Trust • 1949 St. Johns Ave.

Wristbands are available on site at The Preserve for $15.

A wristband is not required to enjoy the music or watch friends and family participate in attractions.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highland-park/independence-fest/200030119662035
- **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Parties, Festivals, Music, food-drinks, health-wellness, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Highland Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 636 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60035
- **lat**: 42.1639
- **long**: -87.81536
- **full address**: 636 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60035

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Independence Fest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7e1587fa391f234e241167dd2d5802477a8d31dadcab173de192e40769933700-rimg-w1200-h305-dce8c4bd-gmir?v=1779636994

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Independence Fest being held?
  - **A:** Independence Fest takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 636 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60035.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Independence Fest?
  - **A:** Independence Fest is organized by Park District of Highland Park.

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