Glencoe's Independence Day Celebration

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Glencoe's Independence Day celebration features two days of fun! The celebration kicks off July 3 with a Party in the Park and fireworks. The festivities continue on July 4 with the Fun Run, Early Childhood Games, Bags Tournament, and the Village Parade. View a map of all activities, including parking, here. Keep reading for details!

Please note, Glencoe Beach will be closed on July 3 to prepare for the fireworks show safely. It will be open on July 4 for season pass holders ONLY. 

Thursday, July 3

Glencoe Beach (Closed All Day): Glencoe Beach will be closed to safely prepare for the fireworks show.

Party in the Park (5-10 PM, Thursday, July 3, Lakefront Park): We're kicking off the holiday celebration with a Party in the Park! Join us for kids' games from 5 to 8 PM. Hungry? Thirsty? Our food trucks and beer sales will be open from 5 to 9 PM. Plus, enjoy live music and dancing with the Dancing Queen: ABBA Salute Band starting at 6:45 PM! The fun ends with Glencoe's dazzling fireworks spectacular with a viewing from Lakefront Park. Please note, onsite parking is not available unless you have an ADA placard. Municipal lots are available on Old Green Bay Road and Park Avenue (view map). Please observe all posted signs. More

Fireworks (Start at approximately 9 PM, Thursday, July 3, Lakefront Park): A dazzling fireworks display will cap off the Party in the Park. More

Friday, July 4

Fun Run (8 AM, Friday, July 4, Glencoe Train Station): Start the holiday with a run through Glencoe! The race is free, but advanced registration is encouraged. This race is for ages 7 and up. Register

Early Childhood Games (9:30-11:30 AM, Friday, July 4, Kalk Park): Play wacky games and enjoy patriotic fun at Kalk Park. This free event is for all ages. More

Bags Tournament (11 AM-1 PM, Kalk Park): Register your team of two and let the games begin! Only one registration is needed for each team to participate. Dress in your finest patriotic attire and compete for the title of Glencoe's best. This free event is one you don't want to miss! Register

Village Parade (1 PM, Thursday, July 4, Downtown Glencoe): Glencoe's annual Independence Day Parade steps off at 1 PM.  For full parade details, visit the Village's website.

Glencoe Beach (Open 10 AM-7 PM): Admission is open only to season passholders and their guests.