Upcoming Events
.png)
Celebrate America's 250th year with a day filled with fun, celebration, and fireworks!
Independence Day Run/Walk
5k/10k | Hopkins Park | 8:30 AM Race Time Start
.png)
Gather your friends and start your holiday off on the right foot! This chip-timed race starts and finishes at Hopkins Park. The fee includes a race bag with bib, participation medal, and a 2025 Independence Day t-shirt to the first 150 runners. Register by June 6 to guarantee a t-shirt size.
| Pre-Registration through June 30 | $35 + fees |
| Registration after July 1 and Race-Day | $50 + fees |
4th of July Festivities
The DeKalb Park District and the City of DeKalb proudly present the 2026 Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks.
.jpg)
Events
| Food Vendors | 5:30 PM - Fireworks |
| DJ Entertainment: Behind the Beats | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| DeKalb Municipal Band: The Star Spangled Spectacular | 7:30 PM |
|
Fireworks Show |
9:10 PM (approximately) |
FAQ
Q: Can I bring my dog with me?
A: Please keep your four-legged friends at home! Dogs will be prohibited in Hopkins Park after noon on July 4, 2026.
Sponsorships and Vendors
If you are interested in being a food vendor, please reach out to Ryan Coffland at rcoffland@dekalbparkdistrict.com
If you are interested in being a 4th of July sponsor, please reach out to Mikayla Wilhelm at mwilhelm@dekalbparkdistrict.com
