Fireworks Near Me: Alsip-Crestwood July 4th, 2025 Events

ALSIP-CRESTWOOD, IL — Independence Day is fast approaching, so it's time to find out where you can celebrate in and around Alsip and Crestwood. Area events include fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun.

To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on in Alsip-Crestwood and the surrounding area.

July 3

What: Palos Heights July 3 Festival
When: Inflatables and games for kids, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial/Community Park, West College Drive. Gates reopen 5 p.m. for DJ and free concert by Soda. Fireworks blast off at 9:15 p.m.
Details: Pre-sale wristbands for residents are $15 per child, available through June 30; or $20 on the day of the event. Wristbands are on sale at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. A wristband is required to play in the inflatables.

What: Lake Katherine Nature Center 3rd of July Bash
Where: 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights.
Details: Fireworks coincide with Palos Heights. A clubhouse gathering is planned at 7 p.m. including drinks and light snacks, tickets are $30. Watch fireworks over the serene waters of Lake Katherine. Register and purchase tickets online before 5 p.m. July 1.

What: Bridgeview Park District Independence Day Celebration
When: Gates open 4 p.m. July 3, fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Commissioners Park, 81st Street and Oketo Avenue
Details: Food trucks, games for all ages, pop-up Zumba class and the world-famous Oscar Meyar Weinermobile (5 to 8 p.m.).

What: Sparks In The Park
Where: Ozinga Field, home of the Windy City ThunderBolts, 14011 S. Kenton Ave., Crestwood
What: Watch a family flick, play catch and run the bases on the ball field until the big fireworks show at dusk.
When: More details to come

July 4

What: Oak Lawn 2024 Fourth of July Fireworks
When: 9:15 p.m.
Where: Richards High School, 107th Street and Central Ave.

What: Haunted Trails July 4th Unlimited Attractions
Where: Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center, 7759 S. Harlem Ave., Burbank, Free admission, unlimited wristband $36.95/guest for ALL ATTRACTIONS.
When: Open noon to 7 p.m.

What: 4th on 53rd Parade and Festival
Where: 54th Avenue, south to South Lake Park Avenue, east on 55th Street to Hyde Park Avenue north 53rd Street west ending at Nichols Parkm 1355 E. 53rd Street.
When: Parade marches at 11 a.m., with a free fest to follow from noon to 3 p.m., featuring performances, games, bouncy houses, face painting, petting zoo, magician and more.

What: Palos Heights 4th of July Parade
When/Where: Parade steps off at noon from the Harris Bank, 12534 S Harlem Ave, and travels north down Harlem Avenue to 119th Place. Sensory block )no lights, sirens or music) located at Harlem and 120th Street to Harlem and Route 83.

What: Blue Island Fourth of July Parade
When/Where: Parade steps off at noon from Prairie and Western, south on Western Avenue to Grove Street.

What: Blue Island Fireworks
Where: Waterfall Park, Fulton Street and Irving Avenue.
When: Enjoy music and food along the Cal Sag Channel, followed by a dazzling fireworks display. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. and fireworks start at 9 p.m.

To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on in Alsip-Crestwood and the surrounding areas.

Patch has rounded up the biggest July 4 fireworks displays and other events happening in Illinois in celebration of Independence Day. Click here to see our full Illinois list.

Arlington Heights

• Frontier Days Festival 2025, Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St.

Chicago

• Fourth Of July Fireworks at Navy Pier on July 5, 2025

Des Plaines

• Community Fireworks, Oakton College, 1600 Golf Road
• Independence Day Parade, Center Street

Elk Grove Village

• Elk Grove Village Fireworks Planned For July 4 at Rotary Green

Evanston

• Evanston 4th of July Celebration: Concert & Fireworks, Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road

Glencoe

• Fourth of July Fireworks On July 3, 2025, at Glencoe Beach

Glenview

• Glenview 4th of July Celebration, Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd.

Hoffman Estates

• Hoffman Estates Fireworks, 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy.

Lemont

• July 3rd Celebration, Fireworks 2025: Lemont, Lemont Centennial Park, 16028 W. 127th St.

Morton Grove

• Fourth Of July Fireworks In Morton Grove On July 4 at Morton Grove Days Fest, 6140 Dempster St.

Northbrook

• Northbrook 4th of July Parade and Fireworks, Westmoor Elementary School, 2500 Cherry Lane

Oak Forest

• Oak Forest Independence Day Celebration 2025, Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St.

Orland Park

• Orland Park July 4 Fireworks, Independence Day Celebration 2025, Centennial Park West Amphitheater, 15609 Park Station Blvd.

Park Ridge

• Fourth of July Fireworks At Maine East High School On July 3, 2025

Rosemont

• Rosemont Fireworks To Follow Rockin In Park Concert On July 3, 2025, Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District, 5501 Park Place

Schaumburg

• Schaumburg Boomers Baseball and Fireworks, Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road

Skokie

• Skokie/Niles Fourth of July Fireworks 2025, Niles West High School, 5701 Oakton St.

Tinley Park

• Tinley Park Independence Day Celebration 2025, McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave.

Wilmette

• Wilmette July 3 Fireworks, 2025 Independence Day Celebration, Gillson Park

Winnetka

• 2025 Winnetka July 4 Fireworks Show, Duke Childs Field, 1321 Willow Road

Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. In that document, the 13 original colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.

During the pivotal summer of 1776, the pre-Revolutionary celebrations honoring King George III’s birthday were replaced with mock funerals as a symbolic break from the crown.

It was an exciting time in Philadelphia — the Continental Congress voted to break from the crown and, two days later on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the original 13 colonies —New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia — to adopt the Declaration of Independence.

The first annual commemoration of the nation’s independence was in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, while the Revolutionary War was ongoing. Fireworks have been part of Fourth of July festivities since the first celebration in Philadelphia.

Today, Americans celebrate with fireworks, parades, concerts, and family gatherings and barbecues. Celebrations, though, predate by centuries the designation of Independence Day as a federal holiday, which didn’t happen until 1941.