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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A parade attendee poses next to a replica of the Statue of Liberty
Community members blend creativity, tradition at annual Fourth of July Parade
Pepper Chai, Reporter • July 6, 2026

The Statue of Liberty stood only a few feet tall, but it was hard to miss. Alongside the route for Evanston’s annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, its torch stretched toward the bright sky as neighbors admired the handmade display before settling into their lawn chairs.  Beside the statue,...

A group of over 20 people stand in front of Northwestern’s Dearborn Observatory
Northwestern summer program helps high school students REACH for science and art education
Amy L. Wong, Senior Staffer • July 6, 2026
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Siri Reddy, Senior Staffer • July 6, 2026
A person swings on a cyr wheel during the parade
Captured: Evanston celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade
Medill Cherubs July 6, 2026

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing [email protected]. Evanston and Chicago-area residents crowded Central Street for the city’s annual Fourth of July parade Saturday. To celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, 76 bands, dance groups and community organizations marched down the street starting at 2 p.m. Despite concerns of rain, both the parade and 9:30 p.m. fireworks on the lakefront continued as originally scheduled. Related...

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
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