Editing Palatine, Illinois (section)

==Arts and culture==
[[File:Oktoberfest in Palatine, Illinois.jpg|thumb|2019 Oktoberfest celebration]]
* '''Streetfest''': Similar to Taste of Chicago, this event includes lines of food vendors down the streets of Downtown Palatine, with music playing and games and other fun activities going on at the same time. This happens at the end of every summer (August) every year and is meant for families and friends to enjoy.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pareti|first=Tim|title=Downtown Streetfest To Give A Warm Summer Send-off|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-08-24/news/0008240316_1_downtown-area-fall-fest-big-babies|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130222111855/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-08-24/news/0008240316_1_downtown-area-fall-fest-big-babies|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 22, 2013|access-date=November 14, 2012|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=August 24, 2000}}</ref>
* '''Fourth of July Celebration''': Another tradition of Palatine is the schedule of Fourth of July events that occur every year. From an annual parade, to fireworks which traditionally occur on the third of July, to the carnival that comes into town, Palatine is full of the traditional celebration of every Fourth of July holiday. Events are for members of all ages, and are things that occur every year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hometown Fest 2012|url=http://www.jchtfpalatine.com/images/HTF%202012%20Fest%20Guide.pdf|publisher=Palatine Jaycees|access-date=November 14, 2012}}</ref>
* '''Oktoberfest''' A newer tradition, this celebration started in 2008 and is hosted by the Rotary Club of Palatine.  Live German music, craft and imported beer, and local food vendors celebrate Palatine's German roots. This is an all-ages celebration, but Family Day on Saturday morning has activities geared toward younger folks.  The event begins Friday night on the third weekend in September.<ref>{{cite web|title=Oktoberfest|url=http://www.palatinerotary.com/Oktoberfest.php|publisher=Palatine Rotary|access-date=June 13, 2018}}</ref>
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