Valerie shows off her split on July 4th. (Photos by Evan Girard)
Yoel, Sophia, Henoc, Ajman and Lilah cooled off with ice cream at Fountain Square on July 4th.
Greenwood Street Beach was crowded on July 4th.
Calvin grilled at Burnham Shores Park at the lakefront.
Cousins Jorge, Valery and Sophia enjoyed playing at Burnham Shores Park at the lakefront on July 4th.
Rachel and her mom Molly headed to Greenwood St. Beach.
Friends Dylan, Hannah, Madi, Elisabeth, Maya and Christina picnicked at the lakefront on July 4th.
Victoria working in front of the Dempster Street Beach Office
Melissa and her daughter Carrigan rinse their feet after visiting Greenwood St. Beach.
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Evanston American Legion Post 42 July 4 parade marchers.
Greenwood St. Beach was crowded on a hot Fourth of July.
Jen and daughter Nicole on their way to the beach
Victoria and her pup Lola out for a walk along the lakefront path
A few unofficial fireworks were spotted over the lake.
A few more fireworks over the lake.
Last traces of fireworks in the sky.
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Evanstonians young and old managed to enjoy themselves in spite of the cancellation of this year’s 4th of July parade and fireworks. The lakefront was crowded in the midday heat, but lake breezes, ice cream and good company managed to keep things lively among the picnickers crowding the many parks. RoundTable photographer Evan Girard captured a variety of July 4th festivities. As daylight waned, unofficial fireworks were spotted over the lake. Click on the headline above to see a picture gallery.
