Chicagoland fireworks guide 2025: Where you can still see fireworks shows over 4th of July weekend

CHICAGO — Whether you’re into fireworks, parades, concerts, family-focused fun, or food — well, everyone’s into food — Chicagoland provides something for everyone during the Fourth of July holiday.

And the fun and festivities aren’t just limited to the Fourth itself.

While the majority of festivities and fireworks were on Friday, July 4, this year, some Chicagoland municipalities have festivities running as late as Sunday, July 6.

Here’s a breakdown of Fourth of July festivities in and around Chicagoland this year, by the following regions: City of Chicago, north suburbs, northwest suburbs, south suburbs, southwest suburbs, west suburbs, Northwest Indiana, and near Chicagoland. Some regions are then further broken down by county.

And to make them easy to find, we also have our listings on the map below, color-coded by region. Just click on each tag for more information:

If you’re specifically searching for fireworks only, just look for the bold Fireworks listing under each municipality, if they have them.

Finally, this is by no means a complete listing for every Fourth of July event in and around Chicagoland. So if you have a Fourth of July event you would like added, for this year or in the future, just send an email to Mike Johnson at MJohnson@wgntv.com with the subject line Fourth of July Event. We’ll do our best to add it to the list.

CITY OF CHICAGO

Navy Pier

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks run Wednesdays beginning around 9 p.m. and Saturdays beginning around 10 p.m. from May 24 through Aug. 30. Free, award-winning show includes breathtaking views from Navy Pier.

Fireworks: July 5, starting around 10 p.m. (part of Wednesday, Friday summer schedule, no fireworks on July 4)

Location: Navy Pier (600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago IL, 60611)

Link to event page

NORTH SUBURBS

Cook County

Arlington Heights

Frontier Days runs from Wednesday, July 2, through Sunday, July 6. This year’s event is the 49th annual, and the five-day festival includes live music, sports, a carnival, food and beverage, a 4th of July parade, and much more.

Location: Recreation Park (500 East Miner Street, Arlington Heights IL, 60004)

Link to event page

Mt. Prospect

86th Annual 4th of July Festival runs from Wednesday, July 2, through Sunday, July 6. Includes a carnival and live tribute bands

Location: Melas Park (1500 Central Road, Mt Prospect IL, 60056)

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Gurnee

Star-Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America runs nightly from Thursday, July 3, through Saturday, July 5. As Great America’s website says, “The night’s sky will be painted with bright and colorful lights while explosive sounds erupt in combination with patriotic music, creating an unforgettable show for all ages.”

Fireworks: July 3-5 at 9:45 p.m. nightly  

Location: Six Flags Great America (1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee IL, 60031)

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Mundelein

Mundelein Community Days 2025 runs from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6. Events include a parade, carnival, the Mundelein Park District’s Freedom Classic 5K/Walk and more.

Freedom Classic 5K/Walk: July 4 at 8 a.m., Courtland Commons

Parade: July 6, steps off at 1 p.m. at Mundelein High School

Location: Courtland Commons (400 East Courtland Street, Mundelein IL, 60060)

Link to event page

Round Lake Beach Area

BeachFest & Fireworks is on Saturday, July 5. Includes a bounce house, foam party, bands and fireworks.

Fireworks: July 5 at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Location: Cultural and Civic Center (2007 North Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach IL 60073)

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Vernon Hills

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Wauconda

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration is on Saturday, July 5.

Fireworks: July 5 at dusk

Location: Bangs Lake (Wauconda Township IL, 60084)

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NORTHWEST SUBURBS

Cook County

Bartlett

Bartlett 4th of July Festival runs from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6. The event includes a parade, skydivers, a special needs carnival, and more.

Location: Community Park (700 South Bartlett Road, Bartlett IL, 60103)

Link to event page

Hoffman Estates

Northwest Fourth-Fest runs from Wednesday, July 2, through Sunday, July 6. Includes a carnival, food vendors, Kids Zone, live music, drone light show, fireworks and more.

Fireworks: July 5 at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Festival grounds (5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates IL, 60192)

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Rosemont

Chicago Dogs 4th of July Weekend runs from Friday, July 4, through Saturday, July 5. Includes fireworks shows both nights, with live music and drink specials and Elvis Night on July 5.

Fireworks: July 5 after 6 p.m. game (also Elvis Night)

Location: Impact Field (9850 Balmoral Avenue, Rosemont IL, 60018)

Link to event page

Schaumburg

Schaumburg Boomers Postgame Fireworks on Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5. The Fireworks Supershow is on July 3 and 4, then a postgame drone show with fireworks is on July 5.

Fireworks: July 3, 4 and 5 after 6:30 p.m. game

Location: Wintrust Field (1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg IL, 60193)

Link to event page

DuPage County

Sleepy Hollow

July 4th Festivities in the Hollow are on Friday, July 4, and Sunday, July 6. Includes a Fun Run, fishing derby, Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade, car show, food and beverage, games, fireworks and more.

Fireworks: July 6 at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Location: Sabatino Park (Sleepy Hollow IL, 60118)

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McHenry County

Crystal Lake

Lakeside Festival runs from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6. Schedule includes 14 bands over four days on two outdoor stages, Taste by the Lake featuring a wide food variety, carnival rides, games, a cornhole tournament, fireworks and more.

Fireworks: July 6 at dusk

Location: Dole Mansion grounds and Lakeside Arts Park (401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014), over the lake

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Will County

Beecher

2025 4th of July Festival runs from Wednesday, July 2, through Saturday, July 5. Includes a festival market, food, bands, games and more.

Location: Fireman’s Park (675 Penfield Street, Beecher IL, 60401)

Link to event page

NORTHWEST INDIANA

Cedar Lake

Summerfest runs from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6. Includes food, games, music, entertainment, two nights of fireworks and more.

Fireworks: July 5 at 9:30 p.m.

Location: Cedar Lake Town Grounds (7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake IN, 46303)

Link to event page

NEAR CHICAGOLAND

DeKalb County

Sandwich

Freedom Days Celebration is on Saturday, July 5. Includes a parade and fireworks.

Parade: Starts at 10 a.m. on Main Street

Fireworks: July 5 at dusk

Location: Sandwich Fairgrounds (1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich IL, 60548)

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Kirkland

77th Annual Kirkland 4th of July Festival runs from Thursday, July 3, through Saturday, July 5. Includes a parade, carnival, games, music, food, fireworks and more.

Fireworks: July 5 at dusk

Location: Franklin Township Park (201-299 3rd Street, Kirkland IL, 60146)

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Grundy County

Morris

Grundy County Fair runs from Wednesday, July 2, through Sunday, July 6.

Fireworks: July 3 at dusk

Location: Grundy County Fairgrounds (8890 North Illinois Route 47, Morris IL, 60450)

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Kendall County

Plano

City of Plano Fireworks and Independence Day Family Fun Parade and Festival are on Sunday, July 6.

Fun Fest: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lathrop Park

Fireworks: July 6 at dusk

Location: Plano High School Reaper Stadium (704 West Abe Street, Plano IL, 60545)

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Kenosha County (Wis.)

Kenosha

Celebrate America runs from Friday, July 4, through Saturday, July 5, featuring music, entertainment on multiple stages. Additionally, the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade is scheduled for Sunday, June 29.

Parade: June 29, steps off at 1 p.m., downtown Kenosha

Location: Celebration Place (5501 Ring Road, Kenosha WI, 53140)

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Twin Lakes

Libertyfest Parade and Fireworks runs on Saturday, July 5, starting with a parade and then featuring music and a water skiing show before fireworks at dusk.

Parade: July 5, steps off at 11 a.m., St. John’s parking lot

Fireworks: Dusk, at Lance Park

Location: Lance Park (55 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes WI, 83181)

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LaSalle County

Ottawa

Skydive Chicago’s Freedomfest runs from Thursday, July 3, through, Monday, July 7, and includes the annual 4th of July Boogie from July 3-6.

Fireworks: July 5, including demo jumps ($10 per car for non-jumpers)

Location: 3215 East 1969th Road, Ottawa IL, 61350

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Streator

Streator Liberty Fest runs from Saturday, July 5, through Sunday, July 6, and is a community event featuring a variety of activities for all ages. The fest kicks off with the Run for Glory 5K race and culminates with a colorful parade.

5K race: July 5 at 8 a.m.

Parade: July 6 at noon

Location: Streator City Park (301 North Park Street, Streator IL, 61364)

Link to event page

Utica

Utica’s Fireworks Celebration is on Saturday, July 5, beginning at 5 p.m.

Fireworks: Dusk

Location: 248 West Canal Street, Utica IL, 61373

Link to event page

Lee County

Dixon

61st annual Dixon Petunia Festival runs from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, and includes a parade, festival and fireworks.

Fireworks: July 6 at 9:30 p.m., over the Rock River, can be viewed along the riverfront.

Carnival: Begins the night of Wednesday, July 2, runs through the night of Sunday, July 6, at Lincoln Statue Drive, between Dixon High School and the riverfront​. Hours vary.

Parade: July 6 at 1 p.m., steps off at St. Mary’s School.

Location: Multiple spots in Dixon, IL, 61021.

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Ogle County

Mt. Morris

Let Freedom Ring Festival runs from Wednesday, July 2, through Saturday, July 5. The campus square comes alive with music, family activities, a patriotic program at the bandshell, food and fun. Also includes the ringing of the Freedom Bell of Illinois at 1 p.m. (2 p.m. Eastern Time), simultaneous with the ringing of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

Location: Multiple spots in downtown Mt. Morris, IL, 61054.

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