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Memorial Day Parade 2022 - Wheaton

Wheaton Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

American Legion Post 76 will host the 2022 Wheaton Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at Memorial Park, at the intersection of West Union Ave. and North Hale St. in Downtown Wheaton. 2022 Memorial Day Parade Route: Starting from Memorial Park Traveling west on Union South on West Street to Warrenville Road Ending at Wheaton Cemetery Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May. It honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. When this day was first created, in the years following the Civil War, it was called...

Cream of Wheaton 2023

Cream of Wheaton 2022

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Entertainment | Business Expo | Arts & Crafts | Food Vendors | Carnival A range of family-friendly activities awaits at this year's Cream of Wheaton: Carnival—ticket info 2 for 1 Mini Golf Arts & Crafts Corner Kids' Activities DuPage County Historical Museum-Free Admission A variety of live music Plus, Food Vendor Row and a beer garden. Note: Discounted wristbands will be sold May 17 through June 1 at the Community Center (1777 S. Blanchard St.) and DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St.). Wristbands purchased at the carnival are $30 each. Individual tickets will also be available for purchase. The...

Run for the Animals-Cosley Zoo-Wheaton

Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K, 10K & Kids’ 1/2 Mile

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

The Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K & Kids’ 1/2 Mile is hosted by the Cosley Foundation to raise funds for the animals at Cosley Zoo as well as exhibit development projects, public programs and conservation projects. In-Person Price: $30 early-bird pricing, $35 beginning 5/4 and $40 at packet pick-up and race day Virtual Price: $30 Kids’ 1/2-Mile In-Person & Virtual: $15 ages 2-10 through 5/31 and $20 at packet pick-up and race day Race Wheaton Price: $75 (includes in-person registration for the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals, Light the Torch Night Run and Reindeer Run) View All...

Wheaton Municipal Band

Wheaton Municipal Band Opening Night—Celebration!

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

The Wheaton Municipal Band's season opener celebrates the joy of making music in Wheaton's beautiful Memorial Park. Band students from Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville-South High Schools will join the band for an antiphonal finale that you will not want to miss. This summer marks the first time since the pandemic that the full-sized band will perform on the new Memorial Park Bandshell stage. All 88 musicians plan to wow the audience with their full concert band sound. (Last year, they performed at half capacity, and we were glad to have the music.) This summer, hold on to your hats,...

Ribfest-Wheaton-2022

Ribfest Moves to Wheaton

DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds Enter at DuPage County Complex, 2015 Manchester Road, N County Farm Rd,, Wheaton, IL

Organized by the Exchange Club of Naperville, the 2022 Ribfest will be held June 17–20, 2022 at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. The event will include a carnival by Fantasy Amusements Co., a variety of award-winning ribs, Wintrust Community Banks Family Fun Area and exhibits with no entry fee. A dedicated entertainment area will host premium artists each day (tickets required). Sponsors and VIP perks include close parking in the parking deck, private entrance, upgraded bathrooms and seating as well as the best view of the stage. Ribfest is the major fundraiser hosted by the Exchange...

Field of Honor-2022

Field of Honor® 2022 | Wheaton

Seven Gables Park 1750 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL

Seven Gables Park will be transformed into an awe-inspiring vista to our honor servicemen and women, first responders, and local heroes. June 29–July 4. Thousands of United States flags will stand united in this incredible display. This tribute to our heroes will call our community together to share moments of solemn, patriotic appreciation. Each of the flags represents an individual and tells a story. The Stars & Stripes reminds us that Americans are stronger together. We meet the challenges of history and overcome hardships, which help us grow stronger still. Our heroes set the pace for how we all aspire...

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4th of July-Fireworks

Independence Day Fireworks & More

Graf Park 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

The evening’s event will include lawn games, concessions, a carnival, DJ, and giveaways. A local scout troop will provide a flag ceremony in Graf Park before the fireworks show—currently set to start at dusk (approximately 9 pm). Carnival Rides Tickets and wristbands available to purchase at the event: $1.25 per ticket (3 tickets to ride) $25 Unlimited Ride Wristband Parking Please be kind to our neighbors when parking on residential streets. Park Policies: NO PETS are allowed in the park. Please contact events@wheatonparks.org if you require a service animal. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. No sparklers or smoke bombs will be permitted in...

4th of July-Parade

4th of July Parade

Downtown Wheaton 100 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL

July 4th commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Every year, Americans celebrate the 4th of July as the birthday of the United States with everything from family gatherings and festive parades to spectacular fireworks and heartfelt honors for those who serve or have served in our military. Come out and join fellow Wheaton residents, visitors, and family at this annual parade honoring our nation's birth.

Wheaton Municipal Band

Wheaton Municipal Band Presents: War Horses!

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

A concert featuring favorite overtures by Rossini, Mendelssohn, von Suppe and more! Featuring WMB Member Joe Hands—Clarinet Solo   Read More About It