In a show of community-wide collaboration, local partners across Gurnee are inviting residents to mark their calendars for a free celebration honoring America's 250th Anniversary on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 3:30-9:30 p.m. at Viking Park (4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL). 

The celebration will include an afternoon of live music, local food trucks, and family-friendly fun, ending with a dazzling fireworks show to light up the night sky.

This free community event is proudly presented in collaboration with Gurnee Park District, Gurnee School District 56, Village of Gurnee, Warren-Newport Public Library, Warren Township Center, Warren Township High School District 121, and Woodland School District 50.