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July 4 Fireworks Guide 2023: Where To See Them In Illinois
Here's where you can see Independence Day fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs, plus parades, concerts and more.
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.”
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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.
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