Fourth of July Parade and Concert

Friday, July 4th at 9 am
Starting at the corner of Douglas and Slade and ending at Douglas and Highland. Click here for a map.

We're celebrating the "Red, White and BLUES" Abraham Lincoln style for this year's 4th of July Parade through Downtown Elgin.

The parade is quickly becoming one of the best in the 'burbs! More than 15,000 spectators come out to see the variety of entertainment and decorated floats and to show their community pride!

The parade will feature our Grand Marshall, Tammy Duckworth, Director of the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs, plus a special tribute to our veterans, and much more.

Honest Abe's Rockin' Blues Concert
Elgin's July 4th celebration doesn't end when the last float passes the finish line - it's just getting started! Join us for a free, family-friendly Blues concert in the Civic Center Parking Lot featuring The Blooze Brothers, AC Rock and the Midway Ramblers Cajun Band from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Downtown Elgin will be open for business
Plan to get a bite to eat and check out some of our new shops.

Ravenheart Coffee - Try a Boilermaker
176 E. Chicago St.

Elgin Public House - Burgers Mmmm
219 E. Chicago St.

Quizno's Subs - Toasty
59 Douglas Ave.

Villa Verone - That's Italian
13 Douglas Ave.

Al's Cafe & Creamery - Chocolate Malt
43 DuPage Ct.

El Faro - Burrito
9 N. State St.

Camaroncito Loco - Seafood
21 N. State St.

Spanky's Gyros - Cheeseburger Cheeseburger
51 Clock Tower Plaza

Razor's Edge - Social Center
55 Douglas Ave.

Lily Falls Gift Boutique - Perfect Petzzz
10 Douglas Ave.

Use the interactive map to plan your day.