Forest Park knows how to put on a show for America’s big day. Centered at The Park on Harrison Street, the park district mounted all day fun which started with live music on the bandstand and culminated with the rockets red glare as fireworks lit the night.
And there was an assemblage of political power, too. Mayor Rory Hoskins and Commissioner Michelle Melin-Rogovin welcomed Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton as well as Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman and Westchester Mayor Greg Hribal to the festivities.
Kids of all ages dance along with the band Good Clean Fun at the July 4th celebration at the Park District of Forest Park on Thursday July 4, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Spectacular fireworks at the July 4th celebration at the Park District of Forest Park on Thursday July 4, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
The band Good Clean Fun performs at the July 4th celebration at the Park District of Forest Park on Thursday July 4, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton speaks with Commissioner Michelle Melin-Rogovin at the July 4th celebration at the Park District of Forest Park on Thursday July 4, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, Westchester Mayor Greg Hribal, Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman and Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins at the July 4th celebration at the Park District of Forest Park on Thursday July 4, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Commissioner Michelle Melin-Rogovin, Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman, Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, Westchester Mayor Greg Hribal, Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton at the July 4th celebration at the Park District of Forest Park on Thursday July 4, 2024 | Todd Bannor