Fourth of July Parade

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The many dimensions of diversity in Oak Park are on display when the annual Independence Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on July 4 from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland Avenue and Adams Street. The parade marches north on Ridgeland to Augusta Street, turning east to disperse near Whittier Elementary School at Harvey Avenue.

Among the entries typically scheduled to march are social and special interest groups, community groups, athletic teams, politicians, businesses and service organizations, children’s groups, animal lovers with their pets and musical groups.

Following the 2025 parade, the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its First Fridays summer street festival series from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Chicago Avenue between Lombard Avenue and Humphrey Avenue. Click here for more information.

No parking signs will be posted along the route. Road closures near the parade route start as early as 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Chicago Avenue will also be closed from the morning until late afternoon from Humphrey to Lombard avenues for the First Friday street festival.

For more information, contact community@oak-park.us or 708.358.5405.

Registration for the 2025 Oak Park Fourth of July parade is now closed.
 
For more information about the Fourth of July parade, contact community@oak-park.us or 708.358.5405.