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MONDAY – July 1
Redevelopment Commission
6 p.m. Study Session
Town Council
6:30 p.m. Study Session
TUESDAY – July 2
Traffic Safety Commission
8 a.m. Meeting
Sanitary Board
6:30 p.m. Study Session
Click for Agenda
WEDNESDAY – July 3
Plan Commission
6:30 p.m. Study Session Canceled
THURSDAY – July 4
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
Town Offices Closed
No Meetings Scheduled
Recycling
The Town of Highland provides curbside recycling every other Tuesday depending on where you live in town. Click here to download the 2024 Recycling Schedule. Tuesday pick-up will be changed to Wednesday, whenever the following holidays occur on a Monday or a Tuesday:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Labor Day
All recycling should be at the curb no later than 6 a.m. and no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection is scheduled. Recycling and refuse containers should be separated by at least three feet and should be placed with handles nearest the residence.
Safe Disposal of Batteries
Lake County Solid Waste has suspended its battery drop off locations. The agency is asking residents and businesses to dispose of old batteries during designated Household Hazardous Waste days.
Highland dedicates its first baby box
Years in the planning, the Town of Highland dedicated and blessed Indiana’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box Friday at Fire Station #1, 2901 Highway Ave. “This baby box is a resource for saving the lives of our most vulnerable – our babies,” Highland Fire Chief Mike Pipta said. “That’s what this department and all First Responders we work with are about – saving lives.”
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Drone Light Show Caps Off July 4th Festival
For the first time ever, the Highland Council of Community Events will light up the night sky July 7 with a drone light show that can best be viewed from Main Square Park. Check out the details below on this year’s July 4th Festival including festival hours, beer garden, entertainment lineup, parades and more!
Festival Dates & Times
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
FESTIVAL HOURS: noon-10:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: 12:30-2 p.m.
- Finnegan’s Rainbow of Fun
$30 WRISTBANDS: 2-6 p.m.
BEER GARDEN: 2-10:30 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT: 5-10:30 p.m.
ALL-AMERICAN MILE: 6 p.m.
TWILIGHT PARADE: 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
FESTIVAL HOURS: noon-10:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: 12:30-2 p.m.
- Dance Party
$30 WRISTBANDS: 2-6 p.m.
BEER GARDEN: 2-10:30 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT: 3:30-10:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 5
FESTIVAL HOURS: noon-10:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: 12:30-2 p.m.
- Finnegan’s Rainbow of Fun
$30 WRISTBANDS: 2-6 p.m.
BEER GARDEN: 2-10:30 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT: 2:30-10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 6
FESTIVAL HOURS: noon-10:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: 12:30-2 p.m.
- Griffith Super Squad
KIDDIE PARADE: 1:30 p.m.
$30 WRISTBANDS: 2-6 p.m.
BEER GARDEN: 2-10:30 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT: 2:30-10:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 7
FESTIVAL HOURS: noon-9 p.m.
SPECIAL ABILITIES DAY: noon-2 p.m.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: 12:30-2 p.m.
- Highland Police Canine
- Highland Firetruck Rides
- Self-defense Demonstration
- SCOOPIE
$30 WRISTBANDS: 2-6 p.m.
BEER GARDEN: 2-9 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENtT 2-9 p.m.
DRONE LIGHT SHOW: 9 p.m.
Entertainment Lineup
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
5-6:30 p.m. – MIKE GREEN
7-8:30 p.m. – I’M WITH FRANK – All genres, new and old
9-10:30 p.m. – JUMP – Van Halen Tribute
THURSDAY, JULY 4
3:30-4:30 p.m. – ELI AND THE ELEMENTS
5-6:30 p.m. – NOMAD PLANETS
7-8:30 p.m. TOGETHER – Classic Rock/Funk/Soul
9-10:30 p.m. ELVIS with CHANGE OF HABIT
FRIDAY, JULY 5
2:30-4 p.m. – STERN APPROVAL
4:30-6 p.m. – THE SMILEY TILLMAN BAND
6:30-8 p.m. – VISIONS OF SANTANA – Santana Tribute
8:30-10:30 p.m. – KASHMIR – Led Zeppelin Tribute
SATURDAY, JULY 6
2:30-4 p.m. – CROSSTHREADS – Iconic Music of Our Time
4:30-6 p.m. – PAWNZ
6:30-8 p.m. – MR. FUNNYMAN
8:30-10:30 p.m. – DICK DIAMOND AND THE DUSTERS
SUNDAY, JULY 7
2-3 p.m. – JIM BULANDA – Frank Sinatra Tribute
3:30-5 p.m. – MICHELLE VELEZ & THE DAM BAND
5:30-7 p.m. – ANTHEM – Classic Rock and Beyond
7:30-9 p.m. – SMALLTOWN – John Mellencamp Tribute
Beer Garden
Enjoy beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktail cans in our expanded venue from 2-10 PM JULY 3-6 and from 2-9 PM JULY 7. Patrons must be at least 21 to purchase alcohol. ID is required. Final call to purchase drink tickets
is 30 minutes before the end of the festival each night.
Food & Craft Vendors
Check out this year’s food and craft booths from NOON-10:30 PM DAILY. Foodies can get their fill on everything from cheesy treats and pierogies to funnel cakes and elephant ears. Craft and business vendors featuring jewelry and clothing as well as items for your pet and home will be part of the mix.
All-American Mile - July 3
The 40th annual All-American Mile Run kicks off the Twilight Independence Day Parade at 6 PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 3. It is part of the Calumet Striders 2024 Gold Cup Series! Register early to receive a T-shirt. Open to all age groups, the race begins at 40th Street and Kennedy. The fee is $15 through July 2 only at runsignup.com or register race day for $20 from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the school administration building. PRIZES: Awards for Top 3 in each age division plus overall male/female winners, masters male/female winners and Clydesdale/Athena finishers. Males with the fastest sub 4-min mile and females with the fastest sub 4:50-min mile win a $750 prize. Visit highlandparks.org.
Twilight Parade - July 3
The Twilight Parade steps off at 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 at 45th and Kennedy/St. James Church. Marching bands, military, veterans, scouts, police and fire groups are free. Click here to download a parade application.
Kiddie Parade - July 6
The Kiddie Parade begins at 1:30 PM SATURDAY, JULY 6 at the Highland Municipal Parking Lot on Highway and Kennedy avenues. The parade route continues east on Highway and ends at Main Square Park. A special gift is provided for each child who participates, with some lucky winners finding GOLDEN TICKETS for free wristbands good for festival rides. Click here to download a parade application.
Drone Light Show - July 7
Celebrate the red, white and blue! New to Highland’s July 4th Festival, This spectacular drone light show will light up the brilliant evening sky at 9 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 7 at Main Square Park – instead of traditional pyrotechnics.
Thank you to Our Festival Sponsors
Personal Fireworks Rules & Regulations
Fireworks are allowed between 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset JUNE 29 through JULY 9. The exception is JULY 4 between 10 a.m. and midnight. “Fireworks can be dangerous,” Highland Police Chief Ralph Potesta said. “Take every precaution to stay safe.”
Hazardous Waste Day – July 27
Make your environment safer by bringing your batteries, cleaners, oils, solvents, poisons, gasoline, pesticides, antifreeze, mercury thermometers, thermostats and fluorescent bulbs to the town garage from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27. ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: tires, appliances, ammunition, explosives, medical/ radioactive wastes, asbestos, 30-gallon or larger containers. INFO: Call (219) 972-5083.
Reporting Leaks
Highland Public Works is asking residents to report any unusual puddling or wet spots in your front or back yard. If there has been no rain and water appears in your yard, please notify Highland Public works at (219) 972-5083 between the hours 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you need to report a leak after hours or on a weekend, call 911 and an on-call Town of Highland employee will be dispatched.