Independence Day Celebrations Return 

The Wheaton Park District will be hosting Independence Day festivities today and July 4. The City of Wheaton encourages everyone in the community to take part.

Fireworks: The fireworks display will be today at Graf Park, 1855 Manchester Road, at approximately 9 p.m. This evening will also feature small carnival rides, DJ entertainment, giveaways, and more, which will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Parade: The parade will be held on Thursday, July 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade route will begin at Main Street and Hawthorne Boulevard, traveling south on Main Street, then turning west (right) onto Union Avenue, continuing south (left) on Wheaton Avenue, turning east (left) on Front Street, and concluding at Cross Street.

Roads temporarily closed from approximately 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 4 include:

• Main Street, between Geneva Road and Liberty Drive
• Wesley Street, between Washington Street and Main Street
• Union Avenue, between Main Street and West Street
• Harrison Avenue, between Wheaton Avenue and Cross Street
• Hale Street, between Karlskoga Avenue and Union Avenue
• Wheaton Avenue, between Franklin Street and Front Street
• Seminary Avenue, between West Street and Scott Street
• Wesley Street, between West Street and Hale Street
• Front Street, between West Street and Cross Street

These streets will be staffed with uniformed police officers and personnel to assist and direct traffic during this time. Residents, citizens, and motorists are being asked for their cooperation in not moving the barricades to ensure participants' safety. Motorists may experience temporary traffic delays and choose to alter their travel routes to avoid these areas.

There are also no parking signs posted on the following streets now through Thursday, July 4 at noon, following the conclusion of the parade:

• Union Avenue, both sides of streets between Wheaton Avenue and Main Street
• Wheaton Avenue, both sides of streets between Union Avenue and Front Street
• Front Street, both sides of streets between Wheaton Avenue and Cross Street

For more information about the fireworks display and parade, please visit the Wheaton Park District's website. 

Celebrate Independence Day with the Field of Honor

Come see 2,000 American flags on display in perfectly straight rows at Seven Gables Park, presented by the Wheaton Park District from dawn to dusk, now through Thursday, July 4. Each evening offers patriotic performances including vocalists, bagpipers, drummers, Honor Guards, flyovers and Taps. For more information, visit the Wheaton Park District's website.