Families prepare for the fireworks display during the 4th of July celebration at the Park District of Forest Park on Harrison Street. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Mia Menendez, 11, of Forest Park, gets her face painted with patriotic colors by Brittany Thurma. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Attendees lounge, listen to music and get ready for the big fireworks show. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Commissioner Joe Byrnes schools members on how to grill. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
The Redmonds perform live on stage on Wednesday, July 4,during the 4th of July celebration at the Park District of Forest Park on Harrison Street. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer