Oak Lawn Fourth of July Survival Guide

8th Annual Independence Day Parade

• 10 a.m. July 4

• Parade steps off at 51st Avenue and 95th Street, proceeding west down 95th Street to 55th Avenue.

• Features dozens of mascots, color guards, bands, community organizations, civic groups, scout troops, youth sports teams, churches and MORE. Don’t forget to bring a bag for collecting candy.

Oak Lawn Park District Star Spangled Celebration

• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 4

• Centennial Park (94th Street and Nashville Avenue)

• $5 wristbands for children ages 3 and up; parents free.

• Features treasure hunt, bingo, obstacle course, games and crafts, giant inflatable slide, kids’ tattoos, pony rides and free play area.

• Oak Lawn’s Got Talent (winner will perform as opening act at Richards High School Fireworks Show)

• $2 admission at all park district pools

• Evening begins at 8:15 p.m. July 4 with concert by Dave Rudolf

• Fireworks at dusk, July 4.
  

• Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave. General seating available in the bleachers; VIP seating only on field.

• Fireworks’ viewing is also available at South Side Baptist School at 5220 W. 105th St. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the show from there.

• Watch a fabulous 20-minute fireworks display set to music.

• Sponsored by Village of Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn Park District

• Free!

Oak Lawn Classic Car Show

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 7

• Village Green on east side of Oak Lawn Library at Dumke Drive and Cook Avenue.

• Featuring hundreds of classic cars; professionally judged, 100 trophies will be awarded.

• Music

• Food and beverages provided by Phil’s Pizza and the Knights of Columbus

Sunday Evening Concert on the Green

• 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 7

• Concert on the Village Green at Dumke Drive and Cook, behind the Oak Lawn Library.

• Bring your blankets, chairs and refreshments for a night of rock and roll oldies with the Meteors.

• Free!

• Sponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn Park District.