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Fourth of July Celebration

Date: Monday, July 4, 2022

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Rd

The City of DeKalb and DeKalb Park District are excited to host the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration! Join us in Hopkins Park for this annual tradition along with some NEW daytime programming!  Enjoy a day of family fun in the park as we celebrate our nation's independence. See the full schedule of activities below

For weather-related announcements, please follow our Special Events RainOut Line!

Please note we will have limited ADA parking. In order to keep both our two-legged and four-legged friends safe this holiday, dogs will be prohibited from entering Hopkins Park after NOON on July 4. Thank you for your cooperation! 

Hopkins Park Map

Independence Day 5K/10K- 8:00 am 
Food Vendors- 2:00 - 9:00 pm (Big D's, The Cream King, Jah Love, & Kona Ice)
Relay Races, Games, Activities, and Strolling Entertainment-2:00-6:00 pm
Animal and Reptile Show- 2:00 -3:15 pm (MOVING INSIDE HOPKINS PARK SHELTER DUE TO RAIN)
Glowstick Sales (Cash Only!)- 2:00 pm - sunset 
Final Say (Live Music)- 3:30- 5:30 pm

DeKalb Municipal Band Concert- Starts at 7:30 pm 
Fireworks- Approximately 30 minutes after sunset 

Thank you to our 2022 Fourth of July sponsors!

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