The City of Darien has a comprehensive mosquito abatement program run through Clarke Mosquito Control.  However, as temperatures begin to rise, you may see an increase in the mosquito population.  We ask that you assist the City of Darien and your neighbors reduce the mosquito population:

• Reporting standing water areas on public property, especially backyard catchbasins, to Clarke Mosquito at 800-942-2555.  The City of Darien treats storm inlets on streets, ditches, retention and detention basins, and areas that generally hold stormwater areas, but if you identify a new spot we would like to get it included on our lists.
• Getting rid of old tires, buckets, bottles or any items in your yard that may hold water
• Changing the water in birdbaths, watering cans, plant pots and drip trays no less frequently than once per week
• Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house so adult mosquitoes will not hide there

Even with all these steps, there still may be mosquitoes in the area, as they have the ability to fly many miles.  When you are out in your yard, we would recommend wearing long sleeves and pants to cover skin when possible or using a mosquito repellent.

The Darien Lions Club Fourth of July Parade will be held on Friday July 4 beginning at 9:30am.  Due to the construction on 75^th street this year the parade will have a new parade route.

This year's parade with has a hometown touch with the parade taking a path through the residential streets of Darien.  The parade will start from the Jewel parking lot at 75^th and Cass Avenue.  The parade will proceed north on Cass Avenue to 71^st Street.  At 71^st Street the parade will head east until Clarendon Hills Road where it will go south towards the end point at Hinsdale South High School.   

Is your group or organization interested in being a participant in the parade visit the Darien Lions Club website for information.

The Darien Lions Club encourages the youth in the area to participate in the Bike Decoration contest. Decorate your bike for the holiday and be at the Jewel parking lot at 9:00 A.M.  Award given to the best boy and best girl decorated bike.

In 2012, Hospital Emergency rooms treated an estimated 8700 people for fireworks related injuries.     

Every year in the United States, we celebrate the Fourth of July with community parades, picnics, barbecues, and fireworks - the things of which happy memories are made. But sadly, Independence Day also includes tragic events resulting from fireworks use.  In 2010, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 8,600 people for fireworks-related injuries; 55% were to extremities, 31% to the head.  The risk of fireworks injury was highest for young people aged 15 to 24, followed by children under 10.   

On July 4th in a typical year, far more fires are reported than any other day, and fireworks account for 2 out of 5 of those fires, more than any other cause of fires.

In order to assure that our community is safe during the holiday, we are reminding you that fireworks are illegal and local ordinances prohibiting fireworks will be strictly enforced.

Please help the Darien Police Department and the Community by making this the safest Fourth of July possible.   

The Darien Park District will be hosting a Farmers Market on Wednesdays from June 11th thru October 8.  The Market will run from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m at the Darien  Community Park 71st Street Parking Lot.   

The Farmers Market will feature a wide variety of seasonally fresh vegetables and fruits, and other fine offerings from local vendors. 

The Darien Park District will host a magic show featuring John Measner  on Wednesday, July 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. at Darien Community Park, 7100 Clarendon Hills Road.  For more information please call 630-968-6400.