Highland Park announces plans for 2nd annual July 4th celebration since parade mass shooting

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- The city of Highland Park has announced plans for this year's July 4th celebration.

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New for 2025, the festivities will begin July 3 with a celebration for all ages.

On the morning of Independence Day, there will be a remembrance for those impacted by the deadly 2022 parade mass shooting. Seven were killed and 48 were injured in the attack.

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The second annual parade parade since the shooting will step off at 11 a.m. that morning.

The city said there will not be a drone or fireworks show this year.

More information can be found here.