Highland Park cancels Fourth of July community events
Updated 4/30/2021 5:49 PM
The city of Highland Park and the Park District of Highland Park have canceled their traditional Fourth of July community events, including the parade and FourthFest, officials announced Friday.
The fireworks display is tentatively planned for Labor Day weekend, depending on public health guidance regarding large gatherings, and the Bitter Jester Music Festival anticipates hosting its annual music competition and concert series on a revised schedule in July and August, pandemic conditions permitting, according to a news release.
The city and park district have planned alternative activities.
The city will sponsor a virtual Independence Day parade, encouraging residents and businesses to submit celebratory photos and videos at cityhpil.com/july4.
Highland Park foundation distributes $512,550 in grants Back row, from left, James Lynch of The Art Center Highland Park, Greg Diethrich of Midwest Young Artists, Amy Kaufman of Community Partners for Affordable Housing, Susan Trieschmann of Curt s Cafe and Gail Hodges of Family Service of Lake County; third row: Robbie Boudreau of Southeast Lake County Faith in Action Volunteers, Pam Feinberg of the Tri-Con Child Care Center, HPCF board member Jon Levey and Jennifer Phillips of Keshet; second row: HPCF board member Jean Meadows, Alicia De La Cruz of Working Together and Lisa Adelmund of Highland Park Community Early Learning Center; front row: HPCF Chairman David Reich, board member Tom Koulentes and Bobbie Hinden of Family Focus Highland Park.