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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Parade participants from Evanston Latinos hold a sign to celebrate the celebration’s “Seeds of Change” theme.

Evanston’s ‘Seeds of Change’ theme inspires unity at Fourth of July parade

July 8, 2024

Every Fourth of July, Evanston residents crowd Central Street for the city’s award-winning parade, bolstered by community organizations and contributors. Bands march to lively tunes, classic cars and...

A man with a child on his shoulders watches a parade float go by.

Evanston Fourth of July Association recruits volunteers for 2023 celebration

January 4, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence. More than three years after the last traditional Independence Day celebration in Evanston, the Evanston Fourth of July Association aims...

A street lamp with two green street signs at an intersection.

Evanston residents express heartbreak, shock in aftermath of Highland Park shooting

July 6, 2022

Content warning: this story contains mentions of gun violence and death. Maliwan Diemer woke up Monday morning planning to participate in Evanston’s Fourth of July parade that afternoon. Just before...

Storm drain art with green and blue colors and vibrant designs

Public art project aims to color every Evanston ward this July

February 16, 2022

In an attempt to spread color to the least expected places, the Evanston Fourth of July Association is sponsoring a public art project to be displayed throughout the city from July to October. The organization...

A white man in a floral shirt, black sunglasses, and a tan hat holds a young blond-haired boy on his shoulders with a colorful t-shirt and corduroy shorts. Parade onlookers cover the rest of the photo in the background.

Evanston residents attend Fourth of July celebration virtually

July 11, 2021

The Evanston Fourth of July Association’s virtual activities allowed members of the community to celebrate Independence Day from the comfort of their own homes this year.  This year’s virtual ceremonial...

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