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.
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.
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 MJohnson@wgntv.com 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
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
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
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
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
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
BROOKFIELD
4th of July Parade and Party in the Park on Thursday, July 4
Location: Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield IL, 60513
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
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
Grant Park Music Festival Independence Day Salute on Thursday, July 4
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Grant Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago IL, 60601
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
HARVEY
Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4
Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at 8:30 p.m.
Location: Festivities held from from 153rd to 154thand Broadway
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
RIVERSIDE
Independence Day Parade and Festival in the Park on Thursday, July 4
Location: Guthrie Park, 1 Burlington Road, Riverside IL, 60546
ROLLING MEADOWS
4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4
Location: 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows IL, 60008
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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
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
HINKLEY
Good Time For All Festival on Saturday, June 29
Location: 700 East Lincoln Highway, Hinkley IL, 60520
Fireworks: Saturday, June 29, at dusk
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
SANDWICH
Freedom Days on Saturday, July 6
Fireworks: Saturday, July 6, at dark
Location: Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich IL
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)
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
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
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
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.
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
HINSDALE
Fourth of July Festivities on Thursday, July 4
Location: Burlington Park, 30 East Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale IL, 60521
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
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
LOMBARD
2024 Fireworks Display on Thursday, July 4
Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk
Location: Meadow Park, 500 East Wilson Avenue, Lombard IL, 60148
NAPERVILLE
The Naperville Salute runs from Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 7
Location: Rotary Hill, 670W Jackson Avenue, Naperville IL, 60540
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
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
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
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
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
VILLA PARK
Annual Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4
Location: Parade begins at 10 a.m., Villa Park IL
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
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
BATAVIA
Batavia Sky Concert/Fireworks on Thursday, July 4
Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Location: 326 Millview Drive, Batavia IL, 60510
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
TWIN LAKES
Libertyfest on Saturday, July 6
Fireworks: Saturday, July 6, at dusk
Location: Lance Park, 55 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes WI, 53181
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WAUCONDA
Independence Day Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3
Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, after dusk
Location: Over Bangs Lake, Wauconda IL
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
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
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
EAST CHICAGO
3rd of July Fireworks on Wednesday, July 3
Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 9 p.m.
Location: Citywide in East Chicago IN
HOBART
Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4
Location: Hobart IN
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
SCHERERVILLE
Town of Schererville Fireworks on Friday, June 28
Fireworks: Friday, June 28, at dusk
Location: Rohrman Park, 6750 Rohrman Road, Schererville IN, 46375
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
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
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
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
PERU
Rock the River on Wednesday, July 3
Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, at dusk
Location: Water Street, Peru IL
SHERIDAN
Village of Sheridan 4th of July 2024 on Thursday, July 4
Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, at dusk
Location: Downtown Sheridan IL
STREATOR
Liberty Fest runs from Saturday, June 29, through Sunday, June 30
Location: 301 North Park Street, Streator IL, 61364
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LOCKPORT
Annual Fireworks Show on Wednesday, July 3
Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3
Location: Dellwood Park, 340 Parkview Lane, Lockport IL, 60441
MOKENA
Independence Day Celebration and 4th of July Parade on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4 (parade)
Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, approximately 9:30 p.m.
Location: Main Park, 10925 La Porte Road, Mokena IL, 60448 (fireworks); parade begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, on Wolf Road, between LaPorte Road and Granite Drive
Link to event page (visit mokenapark.com for a list of parking locations)
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
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
