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The Daily Northwestern

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

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Evanston residents celebrated the Fourth of July through virtual activities including a concert and fireworks show.

Evanston residents show patriotism through the screen for Fourth of July celebration

July 6, 2020

Evanston residents celebrated the Fourth of July through a livestream Saturday. Residents tuned in to the Evanston Fourth of July celebration through the association’s Facebook, website or WCGO Radio. The...

Evanston residents celebrated the Fourth of July through virtual activities including a concert and fireworks show.

Fourth of July celebration goes virtual

July 1, 2020

Rather than line the streets of Evanston, residents are encouraged to log online to celebrate Independence Day. The city’s volunteer-led Fourth of July Association will host a day of virtual activities...

Dill Costa in the 2019 Fourth of July Parade. In addition to dancing, Costa also has experience as an actress and percussionist.

Evanston Escola de Samba brings Brazilian flair to Fourth of July parade

July 5, 2019

Percussion-based music echoed in the streets as dancers and musicians from the Evanston Escola de Samba invited people to clap along with the beat. Dancers wearing bright pink, blue and orange costumes...

Customers sit in Tag’s Cafe as the Fourth of July parade continued down Central Street. While many storefronts were closed on the holiday, the few that remained open were packed with people.

‘Our busiest day of the year’: Evanston businesses see surge on Fourth of July

July 5, 2019

While most storefronts on Central Street were dark and vacant, the few that remained open were packed with Evanston residents watching the annual Fourth of July parade Thursday. Starbucks was one of...

Six-year-old Evanston resident Abel McKenney and his father, Doug McKenny. The two approached Willie the Wildcat at the finish line of the Kids Fun Run.

Willie the Wildcat entertains, inspires children during Fourth of July Fun Run

July 5, 2019

At the annual Evanston Fourth of July Parade, viewers can always count on one man⁠ — rather, one ’cat — to attend. On Thursday, Northwestern mascot Willie the Wildcat pranced down Central Street...

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