Date and Time
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
On July 4th: 8 am Freedom Four Run, 12 noon parade in downtown Glen Ellyn, 1 to 4 pm family activities in Lake Ellyn Park. Fireworks at Lake Ellyn Park begin after dusk.
Location
Lake Ellyn Park is located just east of Lenox Road, north of downtown Glen Ellyn, from Main Street take Hawthorne Blvd. or Linden Street east. The Glenbard West High School football field is located just south of Lake Ellyn Park.
Fees/Admission
Fees are set by the organizations providing the events: the Glen Ellyn Park District and the Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee. Wristbands for the afternoon activities will be available for $2 each.
Contact Information
For the Freedom Four (R) Run, contact the Glen Ellyn Park District, 630-858-2462 or www.gepark.org.
For information on parade route and participation, the family activities in the park and fireworks, visit the Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee website at www.GlenEllyn4thofJuly.org.
Description
The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee has a full day of events planned:
* Park District's Freedom Four (R) Run at 8 am at the Glenbard West football field
* The parade begins at 12 noon in downtown Glen Ellyn
* Family activities, live music, face painting and concessions from 1 to 4 pm at Lake Elly Park.
* Fireworks are scheduled for dusk at Lake Ellyn Park.
Calling all Champions! The theme of this year's 4th of July celebration is "Glen Ellyn, Home of the Champions"!
The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee is inviting residents who have been recognized for superior achievement in any athletic, academic or other type of endeavor to participate by being in this year’s parade! We are encouraging community involvement and applauding our residents for the pride they bring to our village. You are able to march, ride or create your own float! The cost is free and we encourage you to create your own signage.
The deadline to submit your entry is June 15th. Calling All Champions Form
