Hey Elmhurst!

We used to have a 4th of July parade?! πŸŽ‰

In this episode, Jeff and I dive into Elmhurst's surprising 4th of July history including a decades-long parade that quietly disappeared, fireworks that got shut down because of angry car dealers, and a patriotic-themed burger joint I never knew existed!

Plus, we answer a listener question about how to make friends as an adult in Elmhurst (we've all been there) and take a trip down memory lane through downtown's old storefronts.

We also round up the best 4th of July events in and around DuPage County, and I share one of my new favorite local spots you don't want to miss!

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Check out my full 4th of July guide

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πŸŽ₯ Recorded at Spark Scent Collective in beautiful downtown Elmhurst, IL.

What is Hey Elmhurst!?

The Hey Elmhurst! podcast is your local source for everything happening in Elmhurst, IL!

Hosted by Amara and Jeff (the duo behind Hey Elmhurst!), each episode covers the recent news you need to know, the new businesses and developments coming soon, and the can't-miss events happening that week.

From new restaurant openings to local history to the events filling up your weekend, we keep up on all things Elmhurst so you don't have to!