In its 30th anniversary year, will lead this year's under the theme, "History Marches On".
The parade is a community-wide effort is funded entirely through donations of residents and businesses. From bagpipers and marching bands to drill units and one-of-a-kind entries, the parade committee applies donations to draw the area's best talent.
There are several ways for residents, businesses and friends to participate as active donors:
- Advertise in the Parade Book and Online: Businesses, clubs, families or a group of friends can purchase ad space in the annual Parade Book. The deadline is Wednesday (April 18).
The four-color booklet will be delivered to residents and businesses shortly before the parade. It will also be available on the parade website for years to come.
Register here or send an e-mail to book@lb4july.org.
- Sponsor a float, band, drill team or marching band. Click here to learn about the different levels of sponsorship and their accompanying benefits.
Current sponsors for this year's edition include:
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (Title Sponsor)
- Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch (The Children’s Parade)
- Pioneer Press (Premier Marching Band/Bagpipers)
- Roanoke Group (Bagpipe Band)
- Home Advantage Health Care (Marching Band)
- Prudential Rubloff Properties (Marching Band)
- J. McLaughlin (Marching Band)
- GazeboNews
The deadline for sponsors to be listed in the Parade Book is April 18.
- Make a donation. To donate funds, Click here.
Here is the schedule of events:
Lake Bluff 4th of July Celebration
July 3
7-11 p.m.: Lake Bluff Fireman’s Ball, Blair Park Tent
July 4
6:45-9:45 a.m.: Lake Bluff-Lake Forest Kiwanis 41st Annual Pancake Breakfast - Village Green
7 a.m.: Parade Check-In Opens, East Sheridan Place
9:15 a.m.: 4th of July Children’s Parade Assembles on Scranton Avenue, northside of Village Green
9:40 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies, Scranton and Center Avenues
9:50 a.m.: 4th of July Children’s Parade
10 a.m.: 102nd 4th of July Parade, Center and Oak Avenues
