2024 Fourth of July: Your guide to Chicagoland fireworks, festivities

Whether you’re into fireworks, parades, concerts, family-focused fun, or food — well, everyone’s into food — Chicagoland provides something for everyone during the Fourth of July holiday.

And it’s not just limited to a day or two.

While the majority of festivities and fireworks will be on Thursday, July 4, some Chicagoland municipalities have festivities beginning as early as this weekend, or running as late as Sunday, July 7.

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So you’ll have ample opportunity to celebrate both Independence Day and just the glories of a Midwest summertime, in general.

Here is a county-by-county breakdown of Fourth of July options around Chicagoland, encompassing 16 counties, listed in alphabetical order — Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Kenosha (Wis.), Lake (Ill.), Lake (Ind.), LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Will.

The municipalities in each county are also listed alphabetically, so peruse as you wish. And if you’re searching for fireworks only, just look for the bold Fireworks listing under each municipality, if they have them.

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Furthermore, the map below shows you where everything is located. Just click on a tag to get more specifics for each listing on the map:

Finally, this is by no means a complete listing for all of Chicagoland. So if you have a Fourth of July event you would like added, for this year or in the future, just send an email to Mike Johnson at [email protected] with the subject line Fourth of July Event. We’ll do our best to add it to the list.

Boone County

BELVIDERE

Heritage Days runs from Friday, June 28, through Saturday, June 29

Fireworks: Saturday, June 29, after dark

Location: Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Illinois Route 76, Belvidere IL, 61008

Link to event page

Cook County

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

Frontier Days runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7

Location: Recreation Park, 500 East Miner Street, Arlington Heights, 60004

Link to event page

BARTLETT

Bartlett 4th of July Festival runs from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:15-9:45 p.m.

Location: Corner of South Stearns and South Bartlett Road, near Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, 60103

Link to event page

BENSENVILLE

LibertyFest on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

Location: Parade begins at 12 South Center Street in Town Center, festival and fireworks at Redmond Recreational Complex, 545 John St., Bensenville IL, 60106

Link to event page

BLUE ISLAND

Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9 p.m.

Location: Parade runs south from Prairie Street to Grove Street, fireworks at Waterfall Park, 13200 Irving Avenue, Blue Island IL, 60406

Link to event page

BRIDGEVIEW

3rd of July Stars and Stripes Forever Celebration on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 9:15 p.m.

Location: Commissioners Park, 8100 South Beloit Avenue, Bridgeview IL, 60455

Link to event page

BROOKFIELD

4th of July Parade and Party in the Park on Thursday, July 4

Location: Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield IL, 60513

Link to event page

BUFFALO GROVE

Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089

Link to event page

CHICAGO

4th of 53rd Parade and Free Festival on Thursday, July 4

Location: Hyde Park neighborhood; parade kicks off at 11 a.m. in Hyde Park and marches from 55th to 53rd St.; post-parade festival at Nichols Park, 1355 East 53rd Street, Chicago IL, 60615

Link to event page

Grant Park Music Festival Independence Day Salute on Thursday, July 4

Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Grant Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago IL, 60601

Link to event page

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks on Saturday, June 29, Wednesday, July 3, and Saturday, July 6

Note: These dates are part of the Navy Pier Summer Fireworks regular schedule. There are no fireworks scheduled for Thursday, July 4.

Fireworks: Begin Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 p.m.

Location: Navy Pier

Link to event page

DES PLAINES

Independence Day celebrations; community fireworks on Sunday, June 30, Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Sunday, June 30, at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.)

Location: Fireworks at Oakton Community College, 1600 Golf Road, Des Plaines IL, 60016; parade steps off at intersection of Center Street and Wicke Avenue

Link to event page

ELK GROVE VILLAGE

Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:30 p.m.

Location: Rotary Green, 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village IL, 60007

Link to event page

ELMWOOD PARK

Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

Location: Fireworks at Elmwood Park High School, 8201 West Fullerton Avenue, Elmwood Park IL, 60607; parade begins in the morning at 78th Avenue at Fullerton Avenue

Link to event page

EVANSTON

Evanston 4th of July on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:30 p.m.

Location: Concert and fireworks at Arrington Lakefront Lagoon at Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston IL, 60201; parade begins at 2 p.m., runs east on Central Street from Central Park Avenue to Ashland Avenue (Ryan Field)

Link to event page

EVERGREEN PARK

Independence Day Parade and Fireworks on Friday, June 28

Fireworks: Friday, June 28, at dusk

Location: Duffy Park, 9200 South Millard Avenue, Evergreen Park IL, 60805; parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at 95th Street and Springfield

Link to event page

GLENCOE

Party in the Park on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 9 p.m.

Location: Lakefront Park, 99 Park Avenue, Glencoe IL, 60022

Link to event page

HARVEY

Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 8:30 p.m.

Location: Festivities held from from 153rd to 154th and Broadway

Link to event page

HOFFMAN ESTATES

Northwest Fourth-Fest runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Saturday, July 6, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: NOW Arena and surrounding festival grounds, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates IL, 60169

Link to event page

LA GRANGE

La Grange County Club 3rd of July Party on Wednesday, July 3

Note: The event itself is for club members only, but the fireworks can be seen from surrounding areas. Suggested viewing location for non-members is Waiola Park.

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk

Location: Waiola Park/La Grange Country Club, La Grange IL, 60525

Link to event page

LEMONT

July 3 Celebration on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 9:30 p.m.

Location: Centennial Park, 16028 127th Street, Lemont IL, 60439

Link to event page

MORTON GROVE

Morton Grove Days runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Saturday, July 6

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Harrer Park/Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove IL, 60053

Link to event page

MOUNT PROSPECT

85th annual Mount Prospect 4th of July Festival runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:30 p.m.

Location: Melas Park, 1500 West Central Road, Mount Prospect IL, 60056

Link to event page

NORTHBROOK

Northbrook 4th of July on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Fireworks at Meadowhill Park, 1479 Maple Avenue, Northbrook IL, 60062; day begins with Liberty Loop & Lap 5K Run/Walk at Techny Prairie Fields & Park, parade kicks off at 4 p.m. just west of Westmoor School, 2500 Cherry Lane

Link to event page

NORTH RIVERSIDE

July 4 Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9 p.m.

Location: Fireworks at Village Commons, 2401 South DePlaines Avenue, North Riverside IL, 60546; parade begins at 10 a.m. at 9th Avenue and 26th Street

Link to event page

OAK LAWN

Fireworks Show on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Richards High School, 10601 Central Avenue, Oak Lawn IL, 60453

Link to event page

OAK PARK

July 4th Parade on Thursday, July 4

Location: Parade steps off at 10 a.m. from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland Avenue and Adams Street, Oak Park IL

Link to event page

ORLAND PARK

Independence Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

Location: Centennial Park West, 15609 Park Station Boulevard, Orland Park IL, 60462

Link to event page

PALATINE

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Friday, July 5, at dusk

Location: Community Park, 250 East Wood Street, Palatine IL, 60067 (all live music in the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater)

Link to event page

PALOS HEIGHTS

Independence Day Celebration runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 9:15 p.m.

Location: Community Park, 7607 West College Drive, Palos Heights IL, 60463; parade begins Thursday, July 4, at noon at Harlem Avenue

Link to event page

PARK RIDGE

July 3rd Fireworks Celebration on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk

Location: Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster Street, Park Ridge IL, 60068

Link to event page

RIVERSIDE

Independence Day Parade and Festival in the Park on Thursday, July 4

Location: Guthrie Park, 1 Burlington Road, Riverside IL, 60546

Link to event page

ROLLING MEADOWS

4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4

Location: 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows IL, 60008

Link to event page

ROSEMONT

Rockin’ in the Park Free Summer Concert Series on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, dusk (post-show fireworks after concert by Silver Bullet Band STL)

Location: Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont IL, 60018

Link to event page

SCHAUMBURG

Special July 3rd Fireworks Night on Wednesday, July 3, and Fireworks SuperShow on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday July 4, following Schaumburg Boomers games vs. Ottawa Titans

Location: Wintrust Field, 1999 South Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg IL, 60193

Link to event page

SKOKIE

4th of July Parade and Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, after dusk

Location: Niles West High School, 5701 West Oakton Street, Skokie IL 60077; parade begins at noon

Link to event page

SOUTH HOLLAND

4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, after dusk

Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 500 East 160th Place, South Holland IL, 60473

Link to event page

TINLEY PARK

Tinley Park Ribfest 2024 runs from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

Location: North parking lot of 80th Avenue train station, 18001 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park IL, 60477

Link to event page

WESTCHESTER

4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4

Location: Begins at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Mayfair and Dorchester, Westchester IL

Link to event page

WILMETTE

Fun and Fireworks and Star Spangled Splash on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Gillson Park, 890 Michigan Avenue, Wilmette IL, 60091 (fireworks); Centennial Park, 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette IL, 60091 (Star Spangled Splash, 1-3 p.m.)

Link to event page

WINNETKA

Winnetka’s Fourth of July on Thursday, July 4 (multiple evens throughout the day)

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:20 p.m.

Location: Duke Child’s Field, 1321 Willow Road, Winnetka IL, 60093; parade begins at 10 a.m. at corner of Elm Street and Glendale Avenue; Events on the Green from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Village Green Park, 525 Maple Street

Link to event page

DeKalb County

DEKALB

Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Show on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 30 minutes after dusk

Location: Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb IL 60115

Link to event page

HINKLEY

Good Time For All Festival on Saturday, June 29

Location: 700 East Lincoln Highway, Hinkley IL, 60520

Fireworks: Saturday, June 29, at dusk

Link to event page

KIRKLAND

Kirkland Lions 76th annual Grand Fourth of July runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Saturday, July 6

Fireworks: Saturday, July 6, approximately 9:15 p.m.

Location: Franklin Township Park, 200 Park Street, Kirkland IL, 60146

Link to event page

SANDWICH

Freedom Days on Saturday, July 6

Fireworks: Saturday, July 6, at dark

Location: Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich IL

Link to event page

SHABBONA

4th of July Craft Fair, Parade and Festival on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Shabbona Lake State Park, 100 Preserve Road, Shabbona IL, 60550 (fireworks; events throughout the day in various locations)

Link to event page

DuPage County

BURR RIDGE

3rd of July Annual Fireworks Show on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, after dusk

Location: Walker Park, 7425 South Wolf Road, Burr Ridge IL 60527

Link to event page

CAROL STREAM

Independence Day Concert and Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:15 p.m.

Location: Ross Ferraro Town Center, 960 North Gary Avenue, Carol Stream IL, 60188

Link to event page

DARIEN

53rd annual Lions Club Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4

Location: Begins in parking lot of Jewel-Osco, 7329 South Cass Avenue, Darien IL, 60561; proceeds north on Cass Avenue to 71st Street

Link to event page

DOWNERS GROVE/WOODRIDGE

4th of July Fireworks and Picnic on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:30 p.m.

Location: 75th Street and Lemont Road, Downers Grove IL; picnic at Castaldo Park, 3024 71st St., Woodridge IL, 60517, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Link to event page

GLEN ELLYN

4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn IL, 60137; parade begins at noon at Fawell Boulevard

Link to event page

HINSDALE

Fourth of July Festivities on Thursday, July 4

Location: Burlington Park, 30 East Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale IL, 60521

Link to event page

ITASCA

27th annual July 4th Fireworks Display on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9:45 p.m.

Location: Hamilton Lakes, 1133 North Arlington Heights Road, Itasca IL, 60143

Link to event page

LISLE

Independence Day Fireworks Display and Parade on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Community Park, 1825 Short Street, Lisle IL, 60532; parade begins Thursday, July 4, at 10 a.m. at Lisle Junior High School

Link to event page

LOMBARD

2024 Fireworks Display on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Meadow Park, 500 East Wilson Avenue, Lombard IL, 60148

Link to event page

NAPERVILLE

The Naperville Salute runs from Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 7

Location: Rotary Hill, 670W Jackson Avenue, Naperville IL, 60540

Link to event page

OAK BROOK

Taste of Oak Brook 2024 on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk

Location: Village Sports Core Fields, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook IL, 60523

Link to event page

ROSELLE

Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk

Location: Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle IL, 60172

Link to event page

WARRENVILLE

Warrenville Friends of the 4th Celebration runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:30 p.m.

Location: Cerny Park, 4S150 River Road, Warrenville IL, 60555

Link to event page

WESTMONT

Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Ty Warner Park, 800 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont IL, 60559

Link to event page

WHEATON

Independence Day Celebration runs from Saturday, June 29, through Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, approximately 9 p.m.

Location: Graf Park, 1855 Manchester Road, Wheaton IL, 60187 (fireworks); parade begins Thursday, July 4, at 10 a.m. in downtown Wheaton; Field of Honor display runs from Saturday, June 29, through Thursday, July 4, at Seven Gables Park; USAF Band of Mid-America Concert is Sunday, June 30, at Memorial Park Bandshell

Link to event page

VILLA PARK

Annual Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4

Location: Parade begins at 10 a.m., Villa Park IL

Link to event page

Grundy County

MORRIS

Grundy County Fair runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at 9 p.m.

Location: Grundy County Fairgrounds, 8890 North Illinois Route 47, Morris IL, 60450

Link to event page

Kane County

AURORA

Fireworks and Parade in Aurora on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk

Location: Best viewing at RiverEdge Park, 360 North Broadway Avenue, Aurora IL, 60505, and McCullough Park, 150 West Illinois Avenue, Aurora IL, 60506; parade steps off Thursday, July 4, at 10 a.m. in downtown Aurora

Link to event page

BATAVIA

Batavia Sky Concert/Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

Location: 326 Millview Drive, Batavia IL, 60510

Link to event page

ELGIN

Fourth of July parade, concert and fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:20 p.m. (following concert); parade begins at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Douglas and Highland, near City Hall

Location: Festival Park, 132 South Grove Avenue, Elgin IL, 60120

Link to event page

NORTH AURORA

2024 Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, approximately 9:30 p.m.

Location: Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street, North Aurora IL, 60542

Link to event page

SLEEPY HOLLOW

Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5

Fireworks: Friday, July 5, approximately 9:30 p.m.

Location: Sabatino Park, 890 Winmoore Drive, Sleepy Hollow IL, 60118

Link to event page

ST. CHARLES

July 4th Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dark

Location: Langum Park, 50 Devereaux Way, St. Charles IL, 60174; also a viewing site at Mt. St. Mary Park

Link to event page

Kankakee County

CITY OF KANKAKEE

City of Kankakee 4th of July on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee IL, 60901

Link to event page

Kendall County

OSWEGO

Independence Day Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego IL, 60543

Link to event page

PLANO

City of Plano Fireworks on Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Sunday, July 7, at dusk

Location: Plano High School’s Reaper Stadium, 704 West Abe Street, Plano IL 60545

Link to event page

YORKVILLE

Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Town Square, 301 North Bridge Street, Yorkville IL, 60560; fireworks viewing party at Yorkville American Legion Parking Lot (9054 East Veterans Parkway)

Link to event page

Kenosha County (Wis.)

KENOSHA

Civic Veterans Parade, Celebrate America Festival, Carnival and Fireworks on Sunday, June 30 (parade) and from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7 (Celebrate America Festival and Carnival)

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

Location: HarborPark and Celebration Place, 5501 Ring Road, Kenosha WI 53140; parade begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 30; Celebrate America Festival and Carnival will along the lakefront near Southport Marina, 3rd Avenue and 58th Street

Link to event page and Link to parade info

PADDOCK LAKE

Village of Paddock Lake Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 9:30 p.m.

Location: Old Settlers Park, 24100 75th Street, Salem WI, 53168

Link to event page

SOMERS

2024 Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4

Location: Parade begins at 2 p.m. at Shoreland Lutheran High School, 9026 12th Street, Kenosha WI, 53144

Link to event page

TWIN LAKES

Libertyfest on Saturday, July 6

Fireworks: Saturday, July 6, at dusk

Location: Lance Park, 55 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes WI, 53181

Link to event page

Lake County (Ill.)

BARRINGTON

Fourth of July Festivities run from Tuesday, July 2, through Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Tuesday, July 2, 9:30 p.m.

Location: Barrington High School, 616 West Main Street, Barrington IL, 60010 (fireworks); parade begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, on Main Street; Concert in the Park is Tuesday, July 2, from 6-7:45 p.m. at Citizens Park Amphitheater and features Elgin Symphony Orchestra; Metra Lot Concert featuring Blooze Brothers is Wednesday, July 3, at the North Commuter Lot

Link to event page

DEERFIELD

Family Days 2024 runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Location: Shepard Middle School, 440 Grove Avenue, Deerfield IL, 60015; events on Thursday, July 4, at Jewett Park and other locations

Link to event page

FOX LAKE

Celebrate Fox Lake on Saturday, June 29

Fireworks: Saturday, June 29, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Nippersink Lake, Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Boulevard, Fox Lake IL, 60020

Link to event page

GURNEE

Six Flags Great America July 4th Fireworks Celebration runs from Thursday, July 4, through Saturday, July 6

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, through Saturday, July 6, 9:45 p.m. nightly

Location: Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee IL, 60031

Link to event page

HAWTHORN WOODS

4th of July Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 9:15 p.m.

Location: Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods IL, 60047

Link to event page

HIGHLAND PARK

Fourth Fest on Thursday, July 4

Location: Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park IL, 60035; Remembrance Ceremony at 10 a.m. at Edgewood Middle School, 929 Edgewood Road; parade begins at 1 p.m. and runs through downtown Highland Park

Link to event page

LAKE FOREST

17th annual Lake Forest Festival & Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, after dusk

Location: Deerpath Community Park, 95 Deerpath, Lake Forest IL, 60045

Link to event page

LAKE ZURICH

4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9:15 p.m.

Location: Paulus Park, 200 South Rand Road, Lake Zurich IL, 60047

Link to event page

LIBERTYVILLE

Fourth of July Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Butler Lake Park, 835 West Winchester Road, Libertyville IL, 60048

Link to event page

LINCOLNSHIRE

2024 Red, White, & BOOM! runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

Location: North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire IL, 60069, and Spring Lake Park neighborhood

Link to event page

MUNDELEIN

Mundelein Community Days runs from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

Location: Kracklauer Park, 116 North Lake Street, Mundelein IL, 60060

Link to event page

ROUND LAKE BEACH AREA

BeachFest & Fireworks on Saturday, July 6

Fireworks: Saturday, July 6, at dusk

Location: Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 North Civic Way, Round Lake Beach IL, 60073

Link to event page

VERNON HILLS

Celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:15 p.m.

Location: Big Bear Lake, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills IL, 60061

Link to event page

WAUCONDA

Independence Day Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, after dusk

Location: Over Bangs Lake, Wauconda IL

Link to event page

WAUKEGAN

American Independence Parade on Sunday, June 30, and Fourth of July Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9 p.m.

Location: Waukegan Harbor & Marina, 55 South Harbor Place, Waukegan IL, 60085; parade begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, at Franklin Street and Sheridan Road

Links to event pages: American Independence Parade, Fourth of July Fireworks

ZION

Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Zion Park District Band Shell and Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion IL, 60099

Link to event page

Lake County (Ind.)

CEDAR LAKE

Summerfest runs from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Friday, July 5, 9:30 p.m.

Location: Cedar Lake Town Grounds, 7408 Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake IN, 46303

Link to event page

CROWN POINT

Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9 p.m.; parade kicks of at 11 a.m. in downtown Crown Point

Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 South Court Street, Crown Point IN, 46307

Link to event page

EAST CHICAGO

3rd of July Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 9 p.m.

Location: Citywide in East Chicago IN

Link to event page

HOBART

Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4

Location: Hobart IN

Link to event page

MUNSTER

Independence Day Fireworks Show on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Centennial Park, 900 North Centennial Drive, Munster IN, 46321

Link to event page

SCHERERVILLE

Town of Schererville Fireworks on Friday, June 28

Fireworks: Friday, June 28, at dusk

Location: Rohrman Park, 6750 Rohrman Road, Schererville IN, 46375

Link to event page

WHITING

105th City of Whiting Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3 (fireworks), and Thursday, July 4 (parade)

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 10 p.m.

Location: Whiting Lakefront Park, 1500 Park Road, Whiting IN, 46394 (fireworks); parade begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4

Link to event page

LaSalle County

DAYTON TOWNSHIP

Freedomfest at Skydive Chicago from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Saturday, July 6, at 8 p.m.

Location: Skydive Chicago, 3215 East 1969th Road, Ottawa IL, 61350

Link to event page

LELAND

Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Leland High School, 300 North Main Street, Leland IL, 60531; Italian Beef Dinner is Wednesday, July 3, at Lions Club Pavilion

Link to event page

OTTAWA

4th of July Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9 p.m.

Location: Ottawa Township High School, 211 East Main Street, Ottawa IL, 61350

Link to event page

PERU

Rock the River on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk

Location: Water Street, Peru IL

Link to event page

SHERIDAN

Village of Sheridan 4th of July 2024 on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Downtown Sheridan IL

Link to event page

STREATOR

Liberty Fest runs from Saturday, June 29, through Sunday, June 30

Location: 301 North Park Street, Streator IL, 61364

Link to event page

UTICA

Utica’s Fireworks Celebration on Friday, July 5

Fireworks: Friday, July 5, at dusk

Location: Carey Memorial Park, 248 West Canal Street, North Utica IL, 61373

Link to event page

Lee County

DIXON

60th annual Dixon Petunia Festival runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Sunday, July 7, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Multiple locations in Dixon IL; fireworks will be over the Rock River and can be viewed along the riverfront

Link to event page

McHenry County

CARY

Stars ‘N Stripes Fest on Friday, June 28

Fireworks: Friday, June 28, at dusk

Location: Cary-Grove Park, 3 Oaks Road and North 1st Street, Cary IL, 60013 (fireworks launched behind Sunburst Bay)

Link to event page

CRYSTAL LAKE

Lakeside Festival runs from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7; Independence Day Parade is Sunday, July 7

Fireworks: Sunday, July 7, at dusk

Location: Lakeside Festival is on grounds of Dole Mansion and Lakeside Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake IL, 60014; parade starts at City Hall

Link to festival page HERE; Link to parade page HERE

HUNTLEY

Independence Day Fireworks Show on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Location: Deicke Park, 11419 Illinois Route 47, Huntley IL, 60142

Link to event page

SPRING GROVE

Independence Day Celebration 2024 runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Thelen Park, 8516 Winn Road, Spring Grove IL, 60081; parade begins at noon on Thursday, July 4, in the area of High View and Winn roads

Link to event page

WOODSTOCK

4th of July Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock IL, 60098

Link to event page

Ogle County

BYRON

Byron’s 4th of July Fireworks Show on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9 p.m.

Location: Byron Dragway, 7287 North River Road, Byron IL, 61010

Link to event page

DAVIS JUNCTION

Village of Davis Junction Independence Day on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk

Location: Community Park, Lincoln Avenue, Davis Junction IL, 61020

Link to event page

MT. MORRIS

Let Freedom Ring runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Friday, July 5

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk

Location: Multiple spots in downtown Mt. Morris IL, 61054

Link to event page

ROCHELLE

Rochelle Independence Day Celebration runs from Thursday, July 4, through Friday, July 5

Fireworks: Friday, July 5, at dusk

Location: Atwood Park, 6300 20th Street, Rochelle IL, 61068; parade is on Thursday, July 4

Link to event page

Will County

BEECHER

2024 4th of July Festival runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Saturday, July 6

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Fireman’s Park, 675 Penfield Street, Beecher IL, 60401

Link to event page

BOLINGBROOK

4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, just after 9 p.m.

Location: Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook IL, 60490

Link to event page

FRANKFORT

4th of July Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:15 p.m.

Location: Main Park, 200 South Locust Street, Frankfort IL, 60423

Link to event page

JOLIET

4th of July Fireworks on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Busey Bank Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium (home of the Slammers), 3000 West Jefferson Street, Joliet IL, 60435; there is also a postgame fireworks show scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, after the Slammers play the Evansville Otters

Link to Slammers website

LOCKPORT

Annual Fireworks Show on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3

Location: Dellwood Park, 340 Parkview Lane, Lockport IL, 60441

Link to event page

MOKENA

4th of July Parade on Thursday July 4

Location: Wolf Road between LaPorte Road and Granite Drive, Mokena IL

Link to event page

NEW LENOX

Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4

Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, approximately 9:15 p.m.

Location: Village Commons, 199 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox IL, 60451

Link to event page

ROMEOVILLE

July 3rd Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3

Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3

Location: Shows will be based from Volunteer Park (1100 Murphy Drive), Lukancic Middle School (725 Normantown Road) and Discovery Park (300 South Highpoint Drive), Romeoville IL

Link to event page

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