The Evanston Fourth of July Association sponsors activities throughout the day. This year's theme is "Evanston’s Heroes are America’s Heroes: Our First Responders." 

The festivities in Evanston are produced entirely by the all-volunteer, privately funded Evanston Fourth of July Association. No tax dollars are used for the actual production of the sports activities, parade, twilight band concert or fireworks.

Service Schedules
Most City of Evanston facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.

No refuse collections will occur on Tuesday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday trash, yard waste and recycling collections will occur one day later in the week. Friday condo recycling collections will occur on Friday, July 7. Collections on Monday, July 3 will occur as normally scheduled.

Parking meters and downtown parking garages will be free on July 4. Street cleaning parking restrictions will not be in effect. Signs will be posted where temporary 4th of July parade and fireworks “No Parking” restrictions are in effect.