America 250 Related Events
Our country may still be a youngster on the world stage, but it’s reaching a major milestone—and we’re ready to celebrate! The Chicago Southland is gearing up for America’s 250th with red, white, and blue décor, concerts, parades and special events.
Check out how Chicago Southland communities are throwing an unforgettable birthday bash for America’s 250th!
Below are the next 32 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland.
NATIONAL CIVICS BEE
May 2, 2026
Orland Junior High School
14855 West Avenue
Orland Park, IL
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HISTORY HIKE AT SWALLOW CLIFF WOODS (IL250)
May 8, 2026
Swallow Cliff Woods North Pavilion
10267 Calumet Sag Rd
Palos Park, IL
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ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: AMERICA TURNS 250
May 16, 2026
Ozinga Chapel @ Trinity Christian College
6601 West College Drive
Palos Heights, IL
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A WALK THRU TIME
May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Will County Heritage Village Open-air Museum
249 West 2nd Street
Lockport, IL
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RED, WHITE & BLUE BBQ FEST AND PARADE
May 23, 2026
Centennial Park West
15609 Park Station Boulevard
Orland Park, IL
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SUMMER KICKOFF CELEBRATION
May 31, 2026
Breidert Green
432 West NEBRASKA STreet
Frankfort, IL
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JUNTEENTH CELEBRATION- PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jun 6, 2026
Phoenix Public Library
15500 8th Avenue
Phoenix, IL
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MAIN STREET NIGHTS SUMMER FESTIVAL-SIMONE GREEN
Jun 17, 2026
Village Green
349 Victory Drive
Park Forest, IL
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VOICES OF VICTORY & JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026
90 Town Center Drive
University Park, IL
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JUNETEENTH FAMILY FUN DAY
Jun 19, 2026
Firemen's Park
5218 W. Court Street
Monee, IL
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JUNETEENTH
Jun 19, 2026
Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street
Lansing, IL
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JUNETEENTH
Jun 19, 2026
A.F. Hill Park
Green Garden Avenue
Lockport, IL
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JUNETEENTH JUBILEE
Jun 20, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Jun 20, 2026
Veterans Memorial Park
500 East 160th Place
South Holland, IL
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HOMERFEST
Jun 25, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Heritage Park
14240 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL
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FIREWORKS/DRONE SHOW
Jun 27, 2026
Lansing Municipal Airport
3249 Airport Drive
Lansing, IL
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HICKORY HILLS ANNUAL STREET FAIR
Jun 28, 2026
9100-9500 South Roberts Road
Hickory Hills, IL
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BEECHER 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026
Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street
Beecher, IL
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INDEPENDENCE DAY COOKOUT
Jul 2, 2026
Village of Lynwood
21460 Lincoln Highway
Lynwood, IL
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3RD OF JULY CELEBRATION!
Jul 3, 2026
Firemen's Park
5218 West Court Street
Monee, IL
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Jul 3, 2026
City of Palos Heights
7607 West College Drive
Palos Heights, IL
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NASCAR AMERICA’S WEEKEND
Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026
CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY & ROUTE 66 RACEWAY
500 Speedway Boulevard
Joliet, IL
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MOKENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Jul 4, 2026
Wolf Road and LaPorte Road
Mokena, IL
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MAIN STREET NIGHTS SUMMER FESTIVAL-NDEEP BAND & FIREWORKS DI ...
Jul 4, 2026
Village Green
349 Victory Drive
Park Forest, IL
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4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Jul 4, 2026
Main Park
400 West Nebraska Street
Frankfort, IL
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FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Jul 4, 2026
Uptown Blue Island
Western Avenue from Prairie to Grove St.
Blue Island, IL
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Jul 4, 2026
Veterans Memorial Park
500 East 160th Place
South Holland, IL
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CONCERT AT THE HALL SUMMER FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS
Jul 4, 2026
Village Hall
4900 Village Commons Drive
Matteson, IL
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CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS PARADE
Jul 4, 2026
City of Palos Heights
7607 West College Drive
Palos Heights, IL
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MUSIC OF AMERICA & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Jul 11, 2026
MONEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
5210 West Court Street
Monee, IL
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NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY SUMMER CONCERT (IL250)
Jul 15, 2026
Village Green Park
8901 West 123rd Street
Palos Park, IL
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NORTHWEST INDIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Jul 17, 2026
Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street
Lansing, IL
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