Parade Details: 70 years is a major achievement and the Forest Glen Independence Day parade is one of the longest running parades in Chicago. In honor of it's platinum anniversary, get out your red, white and blue and let’s bring the neighborhood together to celebrate one of our favorite days in Forest Glen! 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘄𝘆𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲. The parade will end at Paderewski Academy of Music for a flag raising ceremony, parade winners and refreshments (while supplies last).

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:
Bicycles
Tricycles
Strollers
In-Lines (Skates/Scooters/Skateboards)
Floats/Wagons
Pets

Volunteers: We are looking for parade marshals and judges.  Should not take more than an hour of your time.  If you are interested, please sign up using this link.  

Parking/Street Closures If you are planning to be out of town for the holiday weekend and on the parade route, please make sure your car is moved before Thursday morning. To ensure safety and an enjoyable experience for everyone, please be mindful of No Parking signs and street closures.