Patrons will again be able to enjoy the Ferris wheel and other carnival rides when Northwest Fourth Fest returns June 29 through July 2 outside the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates. (Daily Herald File Photo, 2019)
Northwest Fourth Fest will be back this month to bring attendees four days of fun, food, fireworks and musical entertainment outside the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
Local favorites American English, Hi Infidelity and 7th heaven will be among the bands performing during the fest, which runs from Thursday, June 29, through Sunday, July 2.
This will be the second year of the festival’s return following back-to-back cancellations in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic.
This year’s parade, “Hoffman Estates — Celebrating the American dream,” will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 1, and proceed northeast along Illinois Boulevard in the village from Paris Lane to Evanston Street.
The fest’s fireworks show will be held at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2, while 7th heaven takes a half-hour break from its 8:30 p.m. performance.
The carnival on the festival grounds will be in operation from 5 to 11 p.m. June 29 and 30, and from noon to 11 p.m. on July 1 and 2.
Admission to the grounds, live entertainment and Kids Zone attractions is free. There are additional costs for food, beverages and carnival rides.
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