The Arlington Heights 4th of July Parade starts at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2012 from Dunton Avenue and Oakton Street, takes a right turn and travels south on Dunton Avenue to Miner Street, makes a left and proceeds east on Miner Street to Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner Street. The parade ends at Miner Street and Douglas Avenue near the American Legion Hall Post 208. The Arlington Heights 4th of July Parade and annual Frontier Days Festival are planned by a volunteer group of over 500 citizens.
Keep Parade Parkways Clear Until 7 p.m., July 3
The Village of Arlington Heights asks parade-goers to “Celebrate the Fourth on the Fourth” and to be courteous by refraining from reserving a space on the parkways until 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 3. Come on the morning of the Parade to enjoy one of the largest and best parades in the Northwest suburbs.
Don’t forget about your car — don’t leave it parked on the parade route Wednesday morning if you live, work or visit near the parade route. If you’re parked on the parade route and the police can’t contact you, your car will be towed.
View Fourth of July Parade Route in a larger map
See the parade route anytime at StreetsofArlington.com/july4parade
Two more helpful links for the 4th of July in Arlington Heights …
FESTIVAL 2012: Frontier Days Festival, Carnival & Events 2012, Fireworks for Arlington Heights
VIDEO: Fireworks at Arlington Park … more listings below.
Arlington Heights Fireworks at Arlington Park are Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at dusk.
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