July 4 Fireworks Guide 2023: Where To See Them In Illinois

ILLINOIS — It's time for local July 4 celebrations, as communities across the state prepare for parades, picnics and Independence Day fireworks.

The Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday this year, and while most events take place on July 4, several fireworks displays, parades and more will be held as early as June 30.

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Check out these events during the week of July 4 in Illinois.

CITY OF CHICAGO

JULY 1: Independence Day Weekend Fireworks. “A dazzling free fireworks display.”

COOK COUNTY

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

JUNE 30 - JULY 4: Frontier Days Festival. “Five days of fun” including live music, a carnival food and more.

JULY 2: Frontier Days Stampede. The 5K race includes a quarter-mile dash for the kids.

BARTLETT

JUNE 30 to July 4: Fourth of July Festival. The five-day event includes a parade on July 2.

JULY 4: Fireworks. The annual “extravaganza” returns.

BERWYN

JULY 3: “Light Up the Night” Fireworks. Held after sunset.

BRIDGEVIEW

JULY 3: 3rd of July Celebration & Fireworks. Includes a DJ and food trucks.

BURR RIDGE

JULY 3: Fireworks. “Family yard games, a balloon artist, a dunk tank and bounce house” will be on site for this family event.

CHICAGO HEIGHTS

JULY 3: Fireworks. “Attendees can enjoy food vendors, craft vendors, music and more.”

DES PLAINES

JULY 2: Fireworks. Music and yard games precede the display.

JULY 4: Parade. This year’s theme is “Together We Shine.”

ELGIN

JULY 4: Parade, Concert & Fireworks. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to the free event which includes music and food.

ELMWOOD PARK

JULY 4: Parade. “It’s back and better than ever.”

EVERGREEN PARK

JUNE 30: Parade & Fireworks. Veterans and active military are invited to lead the parade with their families.

FLOSSMOOR

JULY 4: Bike Parade. "A Flossmoor tradition since 1931.”

HOMEWOOD

JULY 4: Parade. Includes “games, entertainment, and delicious summer fare.”

LEMONT

JULY 1: Food Truck Festival. Tickets are on sale now.

JULY 3: Fireworks 'Extravaganza.' Featuring “food vendors, a beer tent, jumpies and amusements, face painters and more.”

MIDLOTHIAN

JULY 1: Parade. The annual event returns to 147th St.

MOUNT PROSPECT

JUNE 30 - JULY 4: Festival & Fireworks. The four-day fest includes “live music, food, beer, carnival games and more."

OAK PARK

JULY 4: Oak Park. "The many dimensions of diversity in Oak Park are on display” at this annual event. Fireworks will not be held this year.

OAK LAWN

JULY 1: Parade. Post-event entertainment at the Village Green.

JULY 4: Fireworks. Presented by the village and park district.

ORLAND PARK

JULY 4: Celebration, Concert & Fireworks. “Pack a blanket, lawn chairs, your favorite snacks and beverages.”

PALATINE

JULY 1: Parade. The one-mile route will “celebrate how the Palatine community is shaped by those who are a part of it.”

JULY 3: Fireworks. Watch the Hometown Fest fireworks on Monday.

PALOS

JULY 3: Independence Day Celebration. Includes “food, music, beer and fireworks,” plus a parade on July 4.

RIVERSIDE

JULY 3-4: Concert, Parade & Festival. Includes a 5K race and food vendors.

TINLEY PARK

JULY 1: Stars & Stripes 5K. Registration is open through June 28.

JULY 4: Fireworks. Plus live music and kids’ entertainment.

NORTH SHORE

EVANSTON

JULY 4: Parade, Concert & Fireworks. The city marks its 100th Independence Day celebration with family activities, a fun run, fireworks and more.

GLENCOE

JULY 3: Party in the Park & Fireworks. Live music, inflatables, games and more will precede the fireworks ceremony at dusk.

JULY 4: Rotary Fun Run and Parade. Join the free 5K race in the morning before the parade steps off downtown in the afternoon.

GLENVIEW

JULY 4: Parade, Music & Fireworks. Includes a bike parade at Jackman Park.

HIGHLAND PARK

JULY 4: Remembrance Ceremony & Community Walk. The community will gather to remember those lost at last year’s July 4 parade.

LAKE FOREST

JULY 4: Festival & Fireworks. This year’s display is being held on grounds east of Deer Path Middle School. A flag-raising is planned in the morning.

LAKE BLUFF

JULY 4: Pancake Breakfast. The Kiwanis Club marks the 50th anniversary of this event.

JULY 4: Parade. This year’s theme is "Sweet Home Lake Bluff.”

NORTHBROOK

JULY 4: Parade & Fireworks. Display is “best viewed from Meadowhill Park and Techny Prairie Park and Fields.”

SKOKIE

JULY 4: Parade. “Marching bands, floats and more” come through downtown.

JULY 4: Fireworks Festival. Enjoy food, live music and carnival games before the fireworks.

WILMETTE

JULY 3: Yankee Doodle Dash 5K. The 5K kicks off at Gillson Park.

JULY 3: Star Spangled Splash Pool Party. This first-ever festival is free for residents.

JULY 3: Fireworks & Festival. Ride-sharing and carpool is recommended for attendees of the fireworks festival, which will include food vendors and live music.

WINNETKA

JULY 1: Freedom Run 5K. Race along the Green Bay Trail.

JULY 4: Fourthfest & Fireworks. The display will not be held at Duke Childs Field this year due to construction.

JULY 4: Parade. A flag-raising ceremony and family foot races will follow the main event.

WILL COUNTY

BOLINGBROOK

JULY 4: Concert & Fireworks. A DJ and two live bands will perform before this year’s display.

CHANNAHON-MINOOKA

JULY 4: Concert & Fireworks. Live music in the park begins at 6 p.m.

FRANKFORT

JULY 4: Fireworks. Co-sponsored by the village and firefighter groups.

LOCKPORT

JULY 3: Fireworks. Celebrate in Dellwood Park at dusk.

JOLIET

JUNE 30 to JULY 2: Fireworks Fest. Stay after the Slammers games all weekend to see fireworks.

JULY 3: Independence Celebration. Food, music and fireworks in the park.

JULY 4: Fireworks. The celebration returns to Memorial Stadium.

MANHATTAN

JULY 2: Parade & Party. Includes “games, splash pad, food and drinks,” plus the village honors the Vietnam War with a series of exhibits.

MOKENA

JULY 2: Fireworks. Plus a free concert from the Encore Concert Band.

JULY 4: Parade. This year’s theme honors community members.

NEW LENOX

JULY 4: Concert & Fireworks. The Joliet American Legion Band will “lead into the fireworks display with patriotic tunes.”

PLAINFIELD

JULY 3: Fireworks. Head to Plainfield Central High School for this year’s display.

JULY 3: Food Truck Festival. More than 10 food trucks on site, plus music and fireworks.

ROMEOVILLE

JULY 3: Fireworks. Set off from three separate locations, this year’s display will be set to music on 96.7 FM.

DUPAGE COUNTY

BARTLETT

JUNE 30 to JULY 4: Festival. Five-day event includes a carnival and food vendors.

JULY 2: Parade. The Lion’s Club hosts floats, bands and fire engines along Oak Avenue.

JULY 4: Fireworks. Parking is limited for the annual “extravaganza” at Community Park.

BENSENVILLE

JULY 4: Libertyfest. Games, music and food will be offered after the parade.

CAROL STREAM

JULY 1: Concert & Fireworks. Free performance and community picnic.

DARIEN

JULY 4: Parade. The 52nd annual event runs along Cass Avenue.

DOWNERS GROVE

JULY 4: Parade & Fireworks. Radio host Jon Hansen is this year’s grand marshal.

ELMHURST

JULY 4: Fun Run. Includes a 1K race for kids.

GLEN ELLYN

JUNE 30: Food Truck Festival. Picnic in the park at Lake Ellyn.

JULY 4: Parade & Fireworks. Parade along Falwell in the afternoon before fireworks at dusk.

HINSDALE

JULY 4: Parade, Craft Fair & Family Festival. Admission is free.

LISLE

JULY 3: Concert & Fireworks. A classic rock tribute precedes the fireworks display.

LOMBARD

JULY 4: Fireworks. Hosted by the village at dusk.

NAPERVILLE

JUNE 30 - JULY 4: Independence Day Salute. Join the “family-friendly Independence Day hometown celebration” on the Riverfront.

JULY 4: Fireworks. Nearly 2,000 parking spaces are available for this annual display.

OAK BROOK

JULY 3: Festival & Fireworks. Sample food from local restaurants.

WESTMONT

JULY 4: Fireworks & Festival. “Walk-around entertainment, crafts, bubbles for kids, music and food trucks” will be included.

WHEATON

JULY 3: Fireworks. Lawn games and live music are planned.

JULY 4: Parade. Follow the route downtown.

JULY 4: Concert at Cantigny. The Southwest Community Concert Band performs on the lawn.

FOX RIVER VALLEY/KENDALL COUNTY

AURORA

JULY 3: Fireworks. “Enjoy a live DJ, dancing and a fireworks show all along the gorgeous Fox River.”

JULY 4: Parade. The annual event returns to the downtown area.

BATAVIA

JULY 4: Fireworks. Includes music by the Batavia Community Band.

GENEVA

JUNE 30: Bubbles & Bouquets. Make a patriotic flower arrangement.

JULY 2: Fireworks. Celebrate the weekend with the Kane County Cougars.

ST. CHARLES

JULY 4: Fireworks. Plus park activities including a picnic and mini golf.

OSWEGO

JULY 4: Fireworks. Held at Prairie Point Park.

YORKVILLE

JULY 4: Parade & Fireworks. Plus town square activities, children’s foot races and a viewing party at the American Legion.

LAKE/MCHENRY COUNTY

BARRINGTON

JULY 4: Parade. The annual event returns to Main Street.

JULY 4: Concert. The Chicago Brass Band Quintet performs “your favorite traditional American patriotic tunes.”

BUFFALO GROVE

JULY 4: Concert & Fireworks. The village hosts a “good old-fashioned concert in the park.”

CRYSTAL LAKE

JULY 2: Parade & Fireworks. Watch the parade in the afternoon before fireworks at 8 p.m.

DEERFIELD

JULY 3: Carnival & Fireworks. “Family Day” includes games, music and food.

JULY 4: Parade. A 5K race, dog show and bike parade are also planned.

FOX LAKE

JULY 1: Parade & Fireworks. Includes a car show and live music.

GRAYSLAKE

Family Picnic & Fireworks were held June 24.

GURNEE

JULY 1-4: Six Flags Festival. Nightly fireworks at Great America.

HUNTLEY

JULY 4: Fireworks. “Come early for the festivities.”

LAKE ZURICH

JULY 4: Festival & Fireworks. “Day-long activities include music, bands, beach, BYOB” and more.

LIBERTYVILLE

JULY 4: Concert & Fireworks. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

LINCOLNSHIRE

JULY 3-4: "Red White & Boom" Celebration. Live entertainment, a 5K race and cardboard boat regatta are planned along with the parade and fireworks.

MUNDELEIN

JULY 2: Parade. Community Days hosts a parade Sunday.

JULY 4: Fireworks. Held at Village Hall Plaza for the first time.

ROUND LAKE BEACH

JULY 1: Fireworks. 1980s cover band Fast Times performs.

VERNON HILLS

JULY 4: Parade, Concert & Fireworks. Fireworks over the lake, plus music from the Big Fun Band.

WAUCONDA

JULY 3: Fireworks. “Spectacular to view from both land and boat.”

WAUKEGAN

JULY 2: Parade. State Senator Adriane Johnson is this year’s grand marshal.

JULY 4: Fireworks. Launched by the commercial docks.