The Palatine Jaycees are proud to host, Hometown Fest, Palatine's Fourth of July Celebration. The festival includes fireworks, entertainment, food vendors, parade, carnival, car show, Business expo and craft fair, Family Day and many other family activities. The Palatine Jaycee members volunteer their time to organize as well as run the event each year. Proceeds from Hometown Fest benefit Palatine by funding community projects, community grants, high school scholarships and much more.