The city of Highland Park plans to hold an Independence Day parade this year, the second time the north suburb has held the event since seven people were killed during a shooting at its annual parade on July 4,

Before the parade kicks off on July 4, Highland Park will host a remembrance ceremony for the seven people who were killed three years ago.

The city of Highland Park will host a 4th of July parade this year, the second Independence Day celebration since a gunman killed seven people at the annual parade in 2022.