Support the Evanston 4th of July Association:

Text "SPARKY" to "85944"

A one time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or
deducted from your prepaid balance. Messaging & Data Rates May Apply.

The generosity of Evanston businesses and citizens continues an Evanston tradition!

The Evanston 4th of July Celebration is organized by the Evanston 4th of July Association — a private, volunteer group. The Association is not part of the City of Evanston and receives no monetary support from the City. All aspects of the Celebration are funded by voluntary contributions from businesses and individuals.

The Evanston 4th of July Association provides a full and comprehensive day of city-wide activities beginning with the morning sports and playground games, continuing the afternoon parade, and ending with the evening concert at Dawes Park and our award winning musical fireworks extravaganza.

Some of the costs for the day include:

  • marching bands and supplies for the parade
  • supplies and awards for our sports and games
  • professional computer fired synchronized musical fireworks show
  • insurance and safety measures for all events


Please consider making a tax deductible gift to continue our Independence Day tradition.

If you would like to discuss your gift with a member of the Association’s fundraising committee, or are interested in sponsoring a band in the parade or an entire program, please send an email to gift@evanston4th.org with your contact information.

Checks should be made payable to the Evanston Fourth of July Association and sent to:

P.O. Box 1898
Evanston, IL 60204-1898

We also accept credit card donations through Paypal:

Thank you for your support in celebrating our country's birthday with fun and style!