Wilmette's 4th of July Celebrations

Start your Independence Day celebration early in Wilmette on Jul. 3! Start your day with the Yankee Doodle Dash 5K at 8am (Gilson Park). Runners receive an event shirt and participant medal, and those 21+ also enjoy a complimentary beer at the finish line. Continue the fun at the Star Spangled Splash from 1-3pm (Centennial Park) for carnival games, face painting, bounce house, confetti “fireworks show” and more. Finish your day with Fun & Fireworks from 5-10pm (Gillson Park) for an evening packed with Independence Day celebrations at Gillson Park! There will be food vendors, live music, performers and a fireworks show!