Fourth of July fireworks show returns to Itasca

After construction canceled last year's show, village officials announced the celebration is back this year and will take place July 4th at Hamilton Lakes to mark America's 250 years of Independence, but they added that the event will be much smaller than years past. The park will open at 4:30 p.m. with music starting at 5 p.m. The event will feature family-friendly activities including a kids zone and local vendors, with the fireworks show synchronized to music set to start at 9:45 p.m. Admission to the park is free, but village officials are encouraging people who plan to attend to purchase advance parking by July 1. It costs $30 plus a processing fee. Day of, the price will be $40 - cash only.