The Village shares the following tips, information, and reminders about the 4th of July.
Frontier Days Festival: June 30 – July 4
Frontier Days in Arlington Heights is organized by Frontier Days Festival, Inc. Frontier Days will take place June 30-July 4 at Recreation Park. Be careful when navigating event areas and watch for pedestrians.
daily events
Frontier Days Festival offers daily events including carnival rides, concessions and concerts at the Recreation Park
Frontier Days Ferries
The shuttles will be running for the entire duration of the event. See map and schedule
Disability Day: July 2
The Village Commission for Citizens with Disabilities is inviting residents and visitors to attend Disability Days at Frontier Days on July 2! Disability Day is an annual celebration that invites people with disabilities and their families to attend a day of fun at Arlington Heights Frontier Days. Disability Day events include: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Pool gate check-in 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: rides 11 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Stampede 5K and 10K Race: July 3
Join Frontier Days for their Stampede Run featuring a 5K run, 10K run, 5K walk and a 1/4 mile run for kids. Strollers, baby joggers, etc. they are welcome at the back of each race group. The race routes are USATF certified.
All races start and finish at the Frontier Days grounds at the intersection of Miner Street and Douglas Avenue.
4th of July Parade: 4th of July
The 4th of July parade begins at 10 am from Dunton & Oakton, traveling south through Dunton to Miner, then east to Recreation Park for the Frontier Days Festival.
Be a good neighbor and remember not to place blankets, chairs, etc. on the avenues and sidewalks along the parade route before 7 p.m. on July 3. Previous practices of reserving a space with blankets, tarps, chairs, etc. make sure a good vantage point can damage lawns, impede pedestrians, and is problematic for homeowners along the route who may need to water their driveways or mow their lawns.
Sign up to volunteer
Frontier Days Inc. is looking for volunteers! You can sign up as an individual or a group. Learn more on their website.
Village Hall Closed July 4
Village offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in honor of the Independence Day holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 5 during normal business hours.
Observed Groot Holiday Schedule
The Groot pickup will be delayed one day due to the 4th of July holiday.
Drive sober or get pulled over
Arlington Heights police have announced plans to step up enforcement of the 4th of July traffic law with a focus on disabled and unbuckled drivers. The security campaign will run from June 16 through the early morning hours of July 5 to span three summer weekends before and after Independence Day.
fireworks safety
As Independence Day approaches and our community begins to celebrate the 4th of July, the Arlington Heights Fire Department reminds residents that all fireworks can be dangerous. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were approximately 15,600 fireworks-related injuries treated in the emergency department in 2020. This is a 50% increase in deaths and injuries over 2019.
Fireworks Safety Reminders:
Be sure to use legal fireworks, such as sparklers. Remember, sparklers may seem like a safer alternative, however they can heat up to 1,200˚F. Do not let children use them without adult supervision. In general, any firework that must be lit from a fuse, explode, and/or be shot into the air is illegal in the City of Champaign. Use all fireworks outside, away from houses, people, trees, dry grass, or any other flammable substances. When handling fireworks, always have a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher nearby. If you are injured by a firework, see a doctor immediately. If it is an eye injury, do not rub the injury as this can cause further damage. The best way to prevent fireworks injuries is to not use them at all. Attend public fireworks shows and let the professionals light them.
Residents are also reminded to keep a working smoke alarm and regularly practice a home escape plan in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Fireworks display update
The Arlington Heights fireworks have been privately organized and paid for by Arlington International Racecourse, however Churchill Downs International, the track’s owners, have no plans to host a fireworks display this year. The Village of Arlington Heights is working to explore possible options and/or partnerships for fireworks shows in the coming years. Any updates will be shared with the public.
Source: www.vah.com