Wonder Lake Independence Day Celebration

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

We still need 7 volunteers to staff the west side 4-way stop for the final two Saturday mornings. It's only a two-hour shift and lots of fun!

Sign up here:

Volunteer signup sheet

06/09/2026

If you can spare a couple hours Saturday morning 6/20 or 6/27 (rain date), we still need volunteers on both sides of the lake to raise donations at the 4-way stop signs. If you have never done it, it's a lot of fun and you get to watch the show knowing you helped it happen. If you can be a standby/backup signup up at the same links below.

Sign up here:
East side: https://volunteersignup.org/KDMW3
West side: https://volunteersignup.org/WXHCH

06/09/2026

We are struggling to fill the volunteer spots this coming Saturday (6/13) on the West side. If you are able to help, please sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/WXHCH

We depend on the funds raised to help fund the weekend events

Volunteer signup sheet

06/09/2026

The Independence Day Celebration events are a staple here in Wonder Lake. I am always amazed at how many people line the roads the length of the parade. And don't forget the remaining events through the weekend. Our community, being much smaller than the surrounding cities puts on the weekend with volunteers and donations.

The 2026 parade date is July 4th, and the fireworks are on July 5th. Follow our FB page for updates

Our FB page: https://tinyurl.com/WL4th - This is where we post updates and if weather threatens, event status.

2026 Parade App: https://tinyurl.com/WL4th-2026-Parade

2026 Vendor App: https://tinyurl.com/WL4th-2026-Vendor

One of our fundraisers is done by the volunteers that you are seeing Saturday mornings at the 4-way stop signs on Thompson Rd (west side) and Hancock Dr (east side)

Volunteer signups for Saturday mornings are here:

East side SCC: https://volunteersignup.org/KDMW3
West side SCC: https://volunteersignup.org/WXHCH

Additional donations are always appreciated:

WL Fireworks Fund
7602 Hancock Dr
Wonder Lake IL 60097

01/09/2026

The 2026 fireworks will be on the evening of July 5th. The rest of the event schedule has not been finalized, so follow our page for updates. You can reach out to us via FB Messenger or by email at [email protected] to volunteer or with any questions

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