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July 4th! The parade will begin east of Glenbard West High School on Crescent Blvd. and proceed west to Main Street, north to Linden Ave. www.GlenEllyn4thofJuly.

Bring your family and friends for Glen Ellyn's favorite hometown tradition, the annual Fourth of July Celebration including The Break at the Lake, The Food Truck Picnic in the Park, Freedom Four Run, The 4th of July Parade, & Fireworks! Noon: Glen Ellyn’s 4th of July Parade
Downtown Glen Ellyn
Everybody loves a parade whether it is for the music, floats, or nostalgia of the red, white and blue. an

d finally, east to Lake Ellyn. The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee, an all volunteer organization, would like to thank our corporate, professional, and governmental partners who support the Fourth of July Celebration in a variety of ways. Our sponsors provide generous financial and in-kind assistance that make our Fourth of July celebration always memorable and always spectacular!

06/18/2026

The Glen Ellyn Independence Day Foundation is partnering with the Glen Ellyn Park District's Summer Break at the Lake event on Friday, June 26, at Lake Ellyn Park. Community members are invited to enjoy a variety of food trucks from 5 to 9 pm along Lenox Road.

A portion of food truck sales will benefit the Foundation, helping support Glen Ellyn's Fourth of July celebration and fireworks. The annual celebration is funded entirely through community donations and organized by an all-volunteer foundation.

Learn more at: www.glenellyn4thofjuly.org

The food truck area is open to the public and does not require admission to Summer Break at the Lake, making it an easy way to enjoy dinner by the lake while supporting a community tradition.

06/09/2026

The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Foundation is pleased to announce the schedule of Independence Day events for Stars & Stripes Over Glen Ellyn: 250 Years of American Spirit.

Parade
12:00 p.m. start through Downtown Glen Ellyn

Skydiving Demonstration
Shortly before dusk

250th Celebration Drone Show
At dusk

250th Fireworks Display
Immediately following the drone show

More information at:
https://www.glenellyn4thofjuly.org/parade-fireworks

Photo: Javier Guevara Photography

06/05/2026

Glen Ellyn's Independence Day celebration is one month away.

Right now, you can reserve your boat dock tickets to watch the fireworks extravaganza. Visit the 4th of July website to secure your spot for the best seats in the Village.

More event information will be coming in the weeks ahead.

Grab your seats before they're gone!
https://www.glenellyn4thofjuly.org

05/28/2026

Every Fourth of July, Glen Ellyn comes together for something bigger than fireworks - neighbors gathering on blankets, kids chasing glow sticks, friends reconnecting, and the whole neighborhood lighting up from Main Street to Lake Ellyn.

This is summer in Glen Ellyn. This is hometown magic.

Be part of that magic. Volunteer to help with the parade. Make a donation or sponsor the celebration.

Learn more at: www.glenellyn4thofjuly.com

05/04/2026

Front-row seats for Glen Ellyn's Fourth of July Fireworks are NOW on sale — but they won't last long! Visit our website (Get your seats! – Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Boat Dock Firework Show – Glen Ellyn Boat Dock) today to secure your spot for the best seat in the village for this year's breathtaking display. Don't wait — tickets are limited and selling fast, so grab yours before they're gone!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/glenellyn4thofjuly/2186034

04/15/2026

✨ Saving Superman – Special Screening
Join us for a special screening of Saving Superman, winner of the 2025 Critics Choice Documentary Award. Before the film, enjoy a conversation with Superman himself — Jonathan Charbonneau — alongside his mother, Sandra, and his friend, Julie Spiller.

🎉 Special moment: Jonathan will also be officially announced as the 2026 Glen Ellyn 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal!
After the show, stick around for a meet & greet with all three in the lobby.

📍 Glen Art Movie Theatre
540 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn
🎟️ FREE and open to all

Come be part of a story that started right here in Glen Ellyn and continues to inspire 💫

🔗 downtownglenellyn.com/superman

04/14/2026

Did You Know?

Glen Ellyn’s 4th of July celebration is 100% community funded. Every float. Every firework. Every flag lining the parade route is made possible by neighbors like you.

No donation is too small.

Every dollar goes directly toward making this year’s celebration bigger, brighter, and more memorable for everyone.

If you’ve ever brought your family, waved from the sidewalk, or felt hometown pride on July 4th, this is your moment to help power it forward.

Donate today!
Be part of the celebration.

https://www.glenellyn4thofjuly.org/

04/09/2026

Glen Ellyn Honors Local "Superman" Jonathan Charbonneau

The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee is pleased to announce Jonathan Charbonneau as Grand Marshal of its upcoming Independence Day Parade.

Jonathan, a Glen Ellyn resident with autism, is well known throughout the community for appearing as Superman at local events for more than 35 years. His story was recently told through the documentary Saving Superman, produced by Brendan Fraser, and winner of the 2025 Critics' Choice Documentary Award.

Saving Superman follows Jonathan’s life in Glen Ellyn, where he is celebrated for his everyday acts of kindness.

A special screening of Saving Superman will take place on Saturday, April 18, at 11 am at the Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd.

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Village of Glen Ellyn will issue a proclamation at the Village Board Meeting on Monday, April 13, at 7 pm. Jonathan will be in attendance.

02/27/2026

🇺🇸 Announcing the 2026 Theme! 🇺🇸

This year, Glen Ellyn proudly celebrates:
Stars & Stripes Over Glen Ellyn — 250 Years of American Spirit

As our nation marks 250 years of independence, we’re looking forward to a meaningful and memorable Fourth of July right here in our community.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing exciting updates about the Downtown parade, entertainment, fireworks, and more.

In the meantime, get involved!

You can:
• Register to participate in the Downtown parade
• Become a sponsor
• Make a donation (every dollar helps create a bigger and better celebration)

Learn more and join us here:
👉 https://www.glenellyn4thofjuly.org

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

01/26/2026

Help plan Glen Ellyn’s biggest 4th of July ever! 2026 marks America’s 250th, and our celebration will be once-in-a-lifetime. Volunteers needed for fireworks, parade, sponsors & more.

Feb 4, 6:30 pm | Civic Center (2nd Floor).
No registration required.

glenellyn4thofjuly.org.

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https://www.glenellyn4thofjuly.org/

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