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July 4 Fireworks Guide 2022: 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 — time to kick back, relax, have a barbecue, then head out to see some Independence Day fireworks. While many events were canceled or scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021, most are back full force for 2022.
This year, the 4th of July falls on a Monday, and while most events take place on July 4, several communities are hosting fireworks, parades and more starting in late June through July 5.
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Here are the best spots to see amazing pyrotechnic performances during the week of July 4 in Illinois.
» CITY OF CHICAGO
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- What: Summer fireworks at Navy Pier through Labor Day weekend
- When: 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 p.m. Saturdays, including July 2
- Where: 600 E. Grand Ave
- What: Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced that "Fireworks will return for this year's Fourth of July holiday weekend. Details including the date, time, and new viewing locations along the lakefront will be announced soon."
- When: TBA
- Where: TBA
» COOK COUNTY
- What: Fourth of July Fireworks (plus a parade and concert)
- When: 9:20 p.m. July 4.
- Where: Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave.
- What: Independence Day Fireworks
- When: Dusk, July 1
- Where: Duffy Park, 92nd Street and Millard Avenue
- Also: Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. July 1 at 95th Street and Springfield Avenue
- What: 3rd of July Party (country club member event)
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 3
- Where: La Grange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave.; non-members can see the fireworks from Waiola Park, 500 S. Waiola Ave.
- What: Independence Day Extravaganza
- When: July 3: Party begins at 4 p.m., fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Centennial Park, 16028 127th St.
- What: July 4 fireworks
- When: Dusk July 4
- Where: Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave.
- Also: Oak Lawn also has an Independence Day Parade and Concert starting at 4 p.m. July 2 (no fireworks at that event)
- What: Independence Day Concert & Fireworks
- When: Concert starts at 7:15 p.m. July 4, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Centennial Park, 15600 West Ave.
- What: Independence Day Family Celebration
- When: Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. July 3
- Where: Memorial Park, 7607 W. College Drive
- Also: An Independence Day Family Celebration starts at 10 a.m. July 3 at Community Park, 76th Ave., with inflatables and games for kids (wristbands must be purchased prior to the event). Concert starts at Memorial Park at 5 p.m.
- What: 4th of July Celebration
- When: 9:15 p.m. July 4
- Where: McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave.
- Also: Stars & Stripes 5K starts at 8 a.m., Tinley Junction mini golf and batting cages open at 10 am. And food trucks will be open starting at 4 p.m.
» NORTH SHORE
- What: Evanston July 4 Concert and Fireworks
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Dawes Park, Sheridan Road and Church Street
- Also: Morning games, Kids Fun Run, 4th of July Parade also on July 4. Full schedule of events and locations here.
- What: Fireworks
- When: 9 p.m. July 3
- Where: Glencoe Beach, 160 Hazel Ave.
- Also: Glencoe will have a party in the park from 5 to 10 p.m. July 3 at Lakefront Park, 99 Park. Ave., plus a Rotary Fun Run at the train station, family games at Kalk Parkand more on July 4. Full schedule and locations here.
- What: Glenview State Bank Twilight Fireworks
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd.
- Also: Parade steps off at 11:30 a.m. at Lehigh and Glenview roads, bike parade at 11:15 a.m. at Jackman Park, live music and food vendors start at 5 p.m.
- What: 15th Annual Lake Forest Fireworks and Festival
- When: 9:45 p.m. July 4
- Where: Deerpath Community Park, 400 Hastings Road in Lake Forest
- Also: Festival begins at 6 p.m.
- What: Northbrook 4th of July
- When: Dusk, July 4
- Where: Fireworks at Meadowhill Park, 1479 Maple Ave.; and Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1750 Techny Road
- Also: Park District's Liberty Loop 5K Run/Walk at Techny Prairie Park & Fields at 7 :30 a.m., Liberty Lap Fun Run at 8:30 a.m., police vs. firefighters softball game at 10 a.m. at Village Green Park; 2:15 p.m. bike parade at Cherry Lane and Western Avenue, 2:30 p.m. Mile-long parade, 7 p.m. DJ and entertainment.
- What: 3-D Fireworks Festival
- When: Dusk, July 4
- Where: Niles West High School, 5701 W. Oakton St.
- Also: Parade steps off at noon in downtown Skokie on July 4
- What: Festivities and fireworks show
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Gillson Park, 101 Lake Ave.
- Also: Yankee Doodle Dash 5k starts at 8 a.m. July 3 at Gillson Park, concerts start at 7:30 July 4 (also at Gillson Park)
- Also: Winnetka is offering events on the Village Green, 525 Maple St., starting at 11 a.m. July 4
- What: Winnetka 4th of July Fireworks
- When: 9:20 p.m. July 4
- Where: Duke Child's Field, 1321 Willow Road
» WILL COUNTY
- What: 4th of July Fireworks
- When: 9:15 p.m. July 4
- Where: Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive
- What: Independence Day Celebration
- When: 9:15 p.m. July 3
- Where: Community Park, 23304 W. McClintock Road
- Also: Features live music from Strung Out from 6 to 9:15 p.m., plus food trucks.
- What: Fourth of July Celebration
- When: Dusk, July 4
- Where: Main Park, 200 S. Locust St.
- Also: Live music, food, children's activities and more start at 5 p.m., including a DJ Dance Party and a performance by the band Sundance.
- What: Fireworks show
- When: Dusk, July 3
- Where: Dellwood Park, Route 171 and Woods Drive
July 1-3
- What: Joliet Slammers Fireworks Fest
- When: Post-game fireworks after Slammers games Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 3
- Where: Duly Health and Care Field, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr,
July 3 show
- What: Independence Celebration at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
- When: Dusk, July 3
- Where: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 West Jefferson Street.
July 4 show
- What: City of Joliet and Joliet Junior College fireworks
- When: 9:15 or 9:30 p.m. July 4 (entry starts at 6 p.m.)
- Where: JJC Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road
- What: Village of Mokena 4th of July Fireworks
- When: Dusk, July 4
- Where: Main Park, 10925 W. LaPorte Road
- Also: The Mokena Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade steps off at 10 a.m. July 4 from Mokena Street at LaPorte Road.
- What: Independence Day Celebration fireworks
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4.
- Where: New Lenox Commons, 101 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox
- Also: The band Whiskeyfist is scheduled to take the stage from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by the Joliet American Legion Band to lead into the fireworks display with patriotic tunes.
- What: Independence Day celebrations with three simultaneous fireworks shows
- When: July 3. All three shows start at 9:30 p.m.
- Where: 3 locations — Discovery Park, at 300 S. Highpoint Drive; Volunteer Park, at 1100 Murphy Drive; and Lukancic Middle School, at 725 Normantown Road.
- Also: Choreographed music will be available on Star 96.7 FM radio.
» DuPAGE COUNTY
- What: LibertyFest 2022
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Redmond Recreational Complex, 545 John St.
- Also: Parade at 10 a.m., live music starting at 6 p.m., plus food and drinks.
- What: Fireworks display
- When: Dusk, July 3
- Where: Walker Park, 7425 Wolf Road
- What: 4th of July Fireworks
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4.
- Where: Corner of 75th Street and Lemont Road
- What: Glen Ellyn's 4th of July Fireworks
- When: Dusk, July 4
- Where: Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Glen Ellyn Road
- Also: Glen Ellyn offers a Food Truck Picnic from 5 to 8 p.m. July 1, and a 4th of July parade stepping off at Crescent Boulevard and Ellyn Avenue at noon on July 4.
- What: Lisle's Independence Day Fireworks
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 3
- Where: Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle
- Also: Lisle will host a 25-minute fireworks display in the skies above Community Park on July 3. Before the fireworks, spectators can catch live music from Brass Buckle Band at 5:30 p.m. and Anthem at 7:30 p.m.
- What: Naperville Salute and Fourth of July Fireworks
- When: Dusk, July 3
- Where: Frontier Park Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville
- Also: The four-day Naperville Salute kicks off July 1 with live music, food and family friendly activities at Frontier Park Sports Complex.
- What: Fireworks at Pottawatomie Park
- July 4: Dusk, July 4
- Where: Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Avenue in St. Charles
- What: Independence Day Celebration
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Ty Warner Park, 700 Blackhawk Drive
- What: Independence Day Celebration
- When: Dusk, July 3
- Where: Graf Park, 1855 Manchester Road
- Also: A Fourth of July Parade steps off at 10 a.m. July 4 in downtown Wheaton. Before the fireworks on July 3, there will be lawn games, carnival festivities and a DJ.
» FOX RIVER VALLEY/KENDALL COUNTY
- What: Aurora’s Fourth Of July Celebration fireworks
- When: Dusk, July 4
- Where: Best viewing can be found at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway (gates open at 7 p.m.), and McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave.
- What: Batavia's 4th of July Fireworks Sky Concert
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Best viewing at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St., or Engstrom Park, 326 Millview Drive.
- Also: Food vendors open at 5 p.m., the Batavia Community Band will perform at 8:30 p.m. and the Sky Concert kicks off at dusk. Ahead of the event, the Batavia Fireworks Committee is asking for locals to donate money as the group is "several thousand dollars short" of delivering the show.
- What: Independence Day Fireworks
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road
- Also: Rain date is July 5.
- What: Independence Day Celebration
- When: Dusk, July 4
- Where: Fireworks will be shot off near the corner of Route 47 and Countryside Parkway; viewing party is at the Yorkville American Legion Parking Lot, 9054 E Veterans Parkway.
- Also: Parade steps off from Yorkville High School at 9 a.m.; Town Square activities start at 1 p.m.
» LAKE COUNTY
- What: Barrington Fireworks
- When: Dusk, July 1
- Where: Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St.
- What: Buffalo Grove Fireworks
- When: Dusk, July 4
- Where: Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road
- What: Deerfield Family Days fireworks
- When: Dusk, July 3
- Where: Brickyards Park, 375 Elm St.
- Also: Family Days is July 3 and 4. Full schedule of events and locations here.
- What: Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic & Fireworks
- When: Dusk, June 25
- Where: Central Park, 250 Library Lane
- What: Coca-Cola July 4th Fest
- When: July 2-4; fireworks all 3 nights
- Where: Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway
- What: Concert & Fireworks
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Wolters Field, 1080 Park Ave. W.
- Also: Events including a concert start at 3:45 p.m. A children's bike and pet parade steps off at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. 4th of July parade and then Fourth Fest at 11 p.m. at Sunset Park, 1801 Sunset Road. Full schedule and locations here.
- What: Independence/Family Day at Paulus Park
- When: 9:15 p.m. July 4
- Where: Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road
- Also: family day starts at 10 a.m. with music, beach (daily fee required), food vendors and trucks
- What: Libertyville Village Band and Fireworks
- When. 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Butler Lake Park, 500 Lake St. in Libertyville
- Also: Village band performs at 7:30 p.m.
- What: Mundelein Community Days Fireworks Show
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Kracklauer Park, 116 N. Lake St.
- Also: Community Days is July 1-4 with live bands and a carnival
- What: Vernon Hills Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4.
- Where: Big Bear Lakein Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway
- Also: Parade steps off at 9 a.m. at Deerpath and Atrium Drive.
» McHENRY COUNTY
- What: Summer Celebration and fireworks
- When: Dusk, July 1
- Where: Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road
- Also: Family festivities start at 6 p.m. in Lions Park and continue until 10 p.m. There will be music, food truck and fireworks. Admission is free but there are costs for parking.
- What: Parade and Fireworks
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 3.
- Where: Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive
- Also: Parade at 1 p.m. starting at Village Hall, Voices in Harmony Concert at 7 p.m. at Main Beach
- What: Independence Day Fireworks Show
- When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Where: Deicke Park, 11419 Route 47
- Also: Party in the Park begins at 7 p.m.
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