Politics & Government This Group Denied Spot In Village's 4th Of July Parade After Decades The Glen Ellyn League of Women Voters say their application was denied for the 2025 parade due to an GLEN ELLYN, IL --- Fourth of July fireworks will be at dusk on July 4, 2025, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road. No blankets are allowed on Lake Ellyn Park until the park opens on July 4th at 6 Everybody loves a parade whether it is for the music, floats, or nostalgia of the red, white and blue. Come and watch your neighbors march with Pride! In 2025 the Parade will be in Downtown Glen Ellyn. Staging area will be surrounding Glenbard West High School. The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee Members The 4th of July Parade & Fireworks are organized by the Fourth of July Committee - an all-volunteer organization. (2019 Committee Photo) Freedom Four 4-Mile Run Kick off your 4th of July with this fun, family-friendly event! Run or walk a scenic 4-mile course starting and ending at Lake Ellyn Park. Explore nearby streets and enjoy the festive atmosphere while supporting a great cause. A portion of proceeds benefits the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation’s Scholarship Fund, providing access to recreation and athletic activities for Join the fun on Friday, July 4, at 12 pm for a vibrant celebration featuring themed floats, local bands, veterans, first responders, and this year’s Grand Marshal—local historian Dan Anderson. The parade kicks off at Ellyn & Crescent and ends at Lake Ellyn Park. Be part of the tradition! Downtown Glen Ellyn will host their 4th of July Parade at noon with music, floats and American pride. Fireworks happening at dusk. Fourth of July Parade and Celebration is on Friday, July 4. Includes a parade, concert featuring multiple bands, food trucks, entertainment, fireworks and more. The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn (LWVGE) is deeply troubled by the Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Parade Committee’s decision to deny our organization entry into this year’s community parade. LWVGE has proudly participated in Glen Ellyn’s Fourth of July Parade for decades. As always, we applied to join the 2025 parade following the standard process and requested — consistent with Everybody loves a parade whether it is for the music, floats, or nostalgia of the red, white and blue. Come and watch your neighbors march with Pride! With current downtown streetscape, we are taking this opportunity to host the 2024 4th of July Parade along Fawell Blvd. Date/Time 7/4/2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Central Event Registration Register for this Event Event Description Location Setting: In-Person Downtown Glen Ellyn Main Street Glen Ellyn Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 UNITED STATES click here for Google Maps Contact Person marketing@gennc.org return to Glen Ellyn Newcomers and Neighbors Club We are happy to report, that the LWVGE will once again be marching in the GE 4th of July Parade! We would love to have as many members and their families join us to show your support for LWVGE, and the work we do every day to empower voters and defend democracy. We wear white to commemorate the suffragists. This year, the parade returns to downtown Glen Ellyn, and one of our members, Dan Everybody loves a parade whether it is for the music, floats, or nostalgia of the red, white and blue. Come and watch your neighbors march with Pride! In 2025 the Parade will be in Downtown Glen Ellyn. Staging area will be surrounding Glenbard West High School. The 4th of July parade and fireworks are organized by the Fourth of July Committee, an all-volunteer organization in Glen Ellyn. For more information on these events, visit their website at: glenellyn4thofjuly.org July 4th Parade & Fireworks Fireworks Boathouse Dock Seat Tickets Parade Registration Page Volunteer Sponsors Parade Grand Marshal Map & Parking Contact Us Donations Fourth of July in Glen Ellyn Home Food Trucks & Concert The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee is thrilled to announce the return of the Glen Ellyn 4th of July Parade to its historic downtown location. After two years of extensive construction and revitalization efforts, the heart of Glen Ellyn is ready to once again host this beloved community tradition to honor the nation’s birthday. Fourth of July Committee needs volunteers to help with this year's parade on July 4th. Over 50 volunteers both children & adults are needed to help stage these events each year! Each year, Glen Ellyn residents come together for a vibrant and festive July 4th celebration, made possible by the dedicated efforts of the Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee—an independent, all-volunteer organization. (Photo provided by Glen Ellyn Park District) June 28, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT Independence Day is Friday, July 4. Here are some of the fireworks displays planned to celebrate the Fourth of July in the area. Thursday, July 3 The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee is seeking Grand Marshal nominations for its annual 4th of July Parade. The selection committee will consider things such as each candidate’s community service involvement, volunteerism and leadership.
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