July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks In Illinois

ILLINOIS — Summer is here, and July 4 festivities are underway. If you don't have plans for ringing in Independence Day, Patch has got you covered: Check out our guide to the best July 4 fireworks displays in the area.

This year, the 4th of July falls on Monday, and there are still plenty of parades, concerts and fireworks shows through the long weekend.

However, with the potential for storms and 70 mph winds, you should check with the town or organization hosting the fireworks before heading out to make sure the event isn't canceled.

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Here are the best spots to see amazing fireworks displays for July 4 in Illinois.

» COOK COUNTY

Elgin

• What: Fourth of July Fireworks (plus a parade and concert)
• When: 9:20 p.m. July 4
• Where: Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave.

Oak Lawn

• 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)

Orland Park

• 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.

Tinley Park

• 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

Evanston

• 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.

Glenview

• 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.

Lake Forest

• 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.

Northbrook

• 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.

Skokie

• 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

Wilmette

• 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

Winnetka

• What: Winnetka 4th of July Fireworks
• When: 9:20 p.m. July 4
• Where: Duke Child's Field, 1321 Willow Road

» WILL COUNTY

Bolingbrook

• What: 4th of July Fireworks
• When: 9:15 p.m. July 4
• Where: Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive

Frankfort

• 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.

Joliet

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

Mokena

• 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.

New Lenox

• 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.

» DuPAGE COUNTY

Bensenville

• 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.

Downers Grove/Woodridge

• What: 4th of July Fireworks
• When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
• Where: Corner of 75th Street and Lemont Road

Glen Ellyn

• 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.

St. Charles

• What: Fireworks at Pottawatomie Park
• July 4: Dusk, July 4
• Where: Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Avenue in St. Charles

Westmont

• What: Independence Day Celebration
• When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
• Where: Ty Warner Park, 700 Blackhawk Drive

» FOX RIVER VALLEY/KENDALL COUNTY

Aurora

• 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.

Batavia

• 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.

Oswego

• What: Independence Day Fireworks
• When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
• Where: Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road
• Also: Rain date is July 5.

Yorkville

• 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

Buffalo Grove

• What: Buffalo Grove Fireworks
• When: Dusk, July 4
• Where: Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road

Gurnee

• What: Coca-Cola July 4th Fest
• When: July 2-4; fireworks all 3 nights
• Where: Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway

Lake Zurich

• 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

Libertyville

• 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.

Mundelein

• 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

Vernon Hills

• 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

Huntley

• 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.