July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Alsip-Crestwood

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.

June 26 to June 29

What: Party In The Park, Burbank
Where: Narragansett Park, 77th Street and Narragansett Ave.
When: Full carnival June 26 to June 29; fireworks blast off at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 29.

June 27

What: Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
When: 6 p.m. for parade, 95th and Springfield, east on 95th Street to Richmond Avenue, and north on Richmond to 91st Street where the parade disbands. Fireworks blast off at 9 p.m. at Duffy Park, 92nd Street Millard Ave.

June 28

What: Oak Lawn Independence Day Parade and Concert
When: 4 p.m. parade steps off down 95th Street from 95th Street at LaCrosse Avenue west to 95th Street & 55th Court; post-parade concert 6 p.m. with Charles and Company on the village green for a free post-parade concert, 95th Street and Raymond Avenue.

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 Park 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.

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.