The Friends of the Fourth invite you to celebrate Independence Day!
July 3 Concert in the Park
6:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremony - Village Clerk Arlene Blaha will sing the National Anthem
6:15 - 6:45 p.m.
The Great Lakes Naval Band "New Horizons"
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Dixieland Greats "Sinful Saints"
8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Riverside's own "Butter Side Down"
July 4 Festivities
7:30 a.m.
Independence Day 5K Run
8:45 a.m.
Best Parade in the Western Suburbs begins at the corner of Longcommon & Delaplaine
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Post parade festivities in Guthrie Park
On July 3, leave the coolers at home and enjoy wonderful food and drink from Riverside vendors and residents:
Concert in the Park Menu
The Chew Chew
BBQ Roast Oysters with Chili Vinaigrette and Cucumber Relish
Chilled Edamame with Sesame Oil, Kosher Salt, Fresh Lemon
Chimichurri Steak Skewer with Black Bean Salad and Pickled Onions
Jerk Chicken Skewer with Black Bean Salad and Mango Salsa
Miller Light, Samuel Adams Summer Ale, Summer Sangria
Mollie’s Public House
Grilled Hambugers and Cheeseburgers
Grilled Hot Dogs
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Shocktop, Stella Artois, Margaritas, Rum Punch
Soul Amici Express
Grilled Hot Links
Grilled Brats
Grilled Italian Sausage
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Chicken Cacciatore
Mi Casita
Burritos
Tacos
Tamales
Guacamole
Jimmy’s Place
Pizza Slices
Meatball Sandwiches
Aunt Diana’s
Gummy Bears
Cheese and Caramel Popcorn
Frozen Bananas
Ice Cream
Twilight Party Rentals
Cotton Candy
Snow Cones
Slushies
Cold soda and bottled water also available