Monday, July 4

Celebrate Independence Day

Vernon Hills is ready to celebrate the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4. Here are some of the special events of the day:
 -Parade: Roads close by 8:30 a.m.; Parade starts at 9 a.m. moving through the Deerpath neighborhood. Check the July 4th Parade webpage for route map, lineup chart and more.

-Free Concert: The Park District will again sponsor the Big Fun Band starting at 6:30 p.m. at Century Park.

-Fireworks: The display is expected to begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. with the closest viewing area at Century Park.

Reminder – No Sparklers: Personal fireworks, including sparklers and smoke bombs, are illegal in Vernon Hills. Moreover, they are extremely dangerous. As CFPD Fireman Tony Rodkey says, leave the fireworks to the professionals! Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

July 14 to 17

Vernon Hills Days Returns

Vernon Hills Days is back! Starting on the evening of Thursday, July 14 and running through Sunday afternoon, July 17, Century Park is the place to be. Enjoy food and refreshments, midway games, carnival rides and outstanding free concerts – including headliner Jefferson Starship. Check out the kids activities, karaoke, a bags tournament and so much more. Visit the Vernon Hills Days website (VHDays.com) for the complete schedule of events and particulars.

Congratulations, VH Queens

Congratulations to the 2022 Vernon Hills Pageant participants, including our newly crowned Little Miss Vernon Hills Savannah Goodman, Junior Miss Vernon Hills Keerthu Gummuluri, and Miss Vernon Hills Haley Kalinowski. They received their crowns during the Vernon Hills Pageant on June 11. Thank you to all who participated and helped organize the event. Special thanks to our 2021 Queens for serving as ambassadors for the past year – Little Miss Kate Anderson, Junior Miss TyNia Henry, and Miss Brianna Osharow. Best wishes and thanks to all.

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