Naval Station Great Lakes 4th of July Celebration 2015. Enjoy two full days of "fire-cracking" festival fun at one of the biggest 4th of July celebrations in the area! “One of the Top Three Festivals in the World” Voted by the International Festivals and Events Association in 2011. The MWR Department would like to extend an invitation to you, your family, friends and neighbors to be a part of the Naval Station Great Lakes' July 4th Celebration on Ross Field on Fri., July 3rd from 4-11 p.m. and Sat., July 4th from 3-10 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our freedom and patriotism at the Naval Station Great Lakes at this FREE, fun-for-all-ages "open to the public," Celebration! Read more [...]