Winnetka-Glencoe 4th Of July 2020 Fireworks Canceled
WINNETKA-GLENCOE, IL — Independence Day across the country will not look the same in 2020 thanks to the coronavirus. Organizers of fireworks and other July 4 events in Glencoe and Winnetka, like those in most other cities and villages in Illinois, have canceled their annual Fourth of July festivities.
In Glencoe, the village announced plans for a vehicle parade, a home decoration challenge and a virtual talent show and fun run. A parade featuring village public safety, public works and park district vehicles will head through town between 1 and 3 p.m.
Participation in the parade will be limited to village and park district vehicles — no other parade entrants will be allowed, village staff announced.
Residents may also take part in an Independence Day lawn and home decorating challenge. To be included in a map of participating homes, send your address to Liz Visteen by June 28.
The Rotary Fun Run goes virtual for 2020. Runners and walkers are encouraged to raise money for Special Olympics and complete a two-mile course between July 3 and 5. Those who raise enough money for the nonprofit can receive hats and shirts, and the first 100 people to send in their finishing times will receive ribbons.
Glencoe's Got Talent will continue with a talent show conducted over video-teleconferencing software and broadcast live on social media. A maximum of 15 acts will be allowed and participants have until June 29 to sign up.
Earlier: Glencoe Cancels 4th Of July Parade, Fireworks, Activities
In Winnetka, the village and park district decided to cancel the Fourthfest, fireworks and events on the green.
"We know how important the Fourth of July is to our community and are hopeful that we will be able to celebrate with all of you in 2021," officials said in a statement earlier this month.
Illinois will move into the fourth phase of the its reopening plan Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday.
State regulators are set to allow outdoor recreational gatherings of groups of up to 50 people, with multiple groups given adequate space to socially distance and limit interactions, according to a summary from the the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. At the start of Phase 4, outdoor seated events will be allowed at 20 percent capacity, but no general admission shows will be allowed.
More: Movies, Zoo, Summer Camps, Gyms In Chicago Set To Reopen Friday
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This article originally appeared on the Winnetka-Glencoe Patch
