HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Highland Park prepares to mark one year since a mass shooting during the city's annual 4th of July parade took seven lives. The city decided not to hold a parade this year, but instead honor the victims by hosting other activities and events.
“We know that the day will be filled with emotion as we mark the one-year remembrance of the Highland Park shooting," said Mayor Nancy Rotering in a statement.
"We have carefully planned events and activities that will allow our community the time and space to remember the seven individuals who were taken from us too soon, opportunities to gather and connect, and provide us with the chance to celebrate Independence Day together as we create new traditions and memories.”
Below is the schedule:
Remembrance Ceremony followed by moment of silence
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: City Hall
Address: 1707 St. Johns Ave.
The remembrance ceremony will be live-streamed on the city’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Emotional therapy services will be available during the ceremony and ASL and Spanish translation interpreters will also be available.
*Online registration required
Community Walk
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Can join from City Hall or St. Johns Avenue and Elm Place
*Online registration required
Community Picnic
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Sunset Woods Park
Address: 1801 Sunset Road
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band Concert & Family Activities
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Wolters Field
Address: 1080 Park Ave. West
*Online registration required
“We Are Highland Park” Drone Show
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Wolters Field
Address: 1080 Park Ave. West
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