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Don't miss the Fourth of July fireworks display in Chicago at Navy Pier. Photo courtesy of Navy Pier
Don't miss the Fourth of July fireworks display in Chicago at Navy Pier. Photo courtesy of Navy Pier
6/18/23 - By Maureen Wilkey

Fourth of July fireworks in Chicago are a hallmark of summer. Because the Fourth of July is on a Tuesday this year, some spots have opted to have their Fourth of July fireworks displays on July 3 to celebrate Independence Eve—and some places are having fireworks displays even earlier. Those who are late to the party can also see post-4th fireworks at Soldier Field at the Chicago Fire soccer game, or at Navy Pier for its Wednesday fireworks display on July 5. Be sure to check our list of the most spectacular Fourth of July fireworks displays in Chicago carefully so your family doesn't miss your favorite July 4th fireworks display.

From the beaches to the parks to the lake, these are the best places to view fireworks in Chicago for the whole Fourth of July weekend. In addition to seeing some super sparklers, consider celebrating the holiday with one of these Fourth of July activities that aren't fireworks.

Many suburbs limit how early you can set up your blanket or lawn chairs in the park, so be sure to check the event website before plunking down your gear. Also, if you have little kids or a child who is sensitive to loud noises, consider camping out at a quieter location slightly farther away from the launch site. 

 

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Chicago has over fifty fireworks displays in 2023. Photo courtesy of Enjoy Illinois
Chicago has over fifty fireworks displays in 2023. Photo courtesy of Enjoy Illinois

Best Fourth of July Fireworks Displays in Chicago

Summer Fireworks Saturdays at Navy Pier

July 1, 2023—Downtown
Fireworks fans of all ages can enjoy a spectacular display, synchronized to music, for FREE every Saturday night at Navy Pier.  READ MORE

Chicago Fire Heroes Night with Fireworks

July 8, 2023—Downtown
See the Chicago Fire Soccer Club play Nashville SC followed by a fantastic fireworks show at Soldier Field.First responders, healthcare workers, and teachers can get discounts for select tickets at his game. This is a great chance to see fireworks if you missed them on 4th of July weekend. READ MORE

Summer Fireworks Wednesdays at Navy Pier

July 5, 2023—Downtown
Fireworks fans of all ages can enjoy a spectacular display, synchronized to music, for FREE every Wednesday night at Navy Pier.  READ MORE

Post-Game Fireworks at Guaranteed Rate Field

July 4, 2023—Armour Square
Join the Chicago White Sox for a baseball game and post-game fireworks on the Fourth of July. The first 10,000 fans will receive a free T-shirt. READ MORE
Oswego's annual fireworks show sets the night sky ablaze over Prairie Point Park. Photo via PxHere
Oswego's annual fireworks show sets the night sky ablaze over Prairie Point Park. Photo via PxHere

Fourth of July Fireworks in Chicago's Western Suburbs

Romeoville Fireworks

Monday, July 3, 2023—Romeoville
TheVillage of Romeoville sets off fireworks from three separate locationson Monday, July 3. Launching from Volunteer Park, Lukancic Middle School, and Discovery Park, the fireworks should be visible from most locations within the village, so officials hope residents and friends watch from their yards. READ MORE

Burr Ridge Fireworks

Monday, July 3, 2023—Burr Ridge
Pleasant Dale Park District welcomes families back for its annual fireworks display at Walker Park. This year, the park district will offer fun family yard games, a balloon artist, a dunk tank, and bounce house for families to enjoy while they wait for the fireworks. Food vendors will be on hand for the event. READ MORE

Lisle Fireworks Display

Monday, July 3, 2023—Lisle
On July 3, the village will put on a fireworks display for residents at Community Park. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the 25-minute show. Live music from local cover bands will entertain families as they wait for the fireworks to begin. READ MORE

Naperville Salute

Monday, July 3, 2023—Naperville
Naperville Salute honors veterans with a celebration full of live music, fireworks, family fun, and a ruck march. Family activities include include exotic animals, face painting, interactive ninja course, patriotic crafts, magic, balloon animals and more! READ MORE

Oswego Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Oswego
Suburban families can enjoy Oswego's annual fireworks show at Prairie Point Park. Parents are asked to keep kids away from the restricted launch area. READ MORE

Wheaton Independence Day Celebration

Monday, July 3, 2023—Wheaton
Enjoy a day of lawn games, concessions, music, and giveaways followed by fireworks at Wheaton's Graf Park. A Boy Scout troop will perform a flag ceremony before the fireworks begin at dusk. READ MORE

Bensenville LibertyFest

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Bensenville
Visit Redmond Recreational Complex for live music performances and food and drink vendors. Fireworks will follow the performances at 9:30pm. READ MORE

Glen Ellyn 4th of July Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Glen Ellyn
Lake Ellyn Park hosts its annual fireworks to celebrate America's birthday. READ MORE

Lombard Fourth of July Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Lombard
Families can have a blast at Madison Meadow Park with Fourth of July fireworks starting around 9:30pm. READ MORE

Downers Grove/Woodridge Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Downers Grove
The Villages of Downers Grove and Woodridge are teaming up for Independence Day fireworks at 75th Street and Lemont Road. READ MORE

Westmont Independence Day Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Westmont
Westmont celebrates Independence Day at this annual event featuring food trucks, concessions, beer, crafts, games, and music. The day concludes with fireworks at Ty Warner Park. READ MORE

St. Charles Fourth of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—St. Charles
Fireworks will be set off from Boy Scout Island in Pottawatomie Park at dusk, and families can enjoy a full day of festivities in the park before the show. Live entertainment, food trucks, sand volleyball, baseball, Frisbee, miniature golf, and paddle boat rides will be available throughout the day. READ MORE

Taste of Oak Brook

Monday, July 3, 2023—Oak Brook
The Village of Oak Brook offers local families a taste of its cuisine and a little fun at the annual Taste of Oak Brook festival. Kids' activities include face painting, a bounce house and a petting zoo. Fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. READ MORE

Itasca Fourth of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Itasca
Families can celebrate Independence Day in Itasca starting at 4 p.m. with vendors selling picnic dinner items and Itasca Brewing Company offering beers at its beer tent. Live music begins at 7 p.m. when Maggie Speaks takes the stage. READ MORE

Village of Roselle Fireworks

Monday, July 3, 2023—Roselle
The Village of Roselle will host its annual fireworks celebration on July 3. Food trucks will provide dinner for families before the fireworks show at Lake Park High School West Campus. READ MORE

Warrenville Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Warrenville
Warrenville hosts is annual fireworks show at Cerny Park. Prior to the fireworks, families can enjoy a fun day in the park with the Superheroes and Warrenville-ans theme. Entertainment and activities begin at noon. READ MORE

Aurora Fourth of July Fireworks

Monday, July 3, 2023—Aurora
The City of Lights celebrates Independence Day with fireworks visible from RiverEdge Park, Wilder Park and McCullough Park on July 3. All locations will have live music. Wilder Park will host a food truck court for families to buy dinner. READ MORE
Yorkville Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration. Photo courtesy of the United City of Yorkville
Yorkville Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration. Photo courtesy of the United City of Yorkville

Fourth of July Fireworks Displays in Chicago's South and Southwest Suburbs

Yorkville Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Yorkville
Yorkville is hosting its annual fireworks show from Route 47 and Countryside Parkway. A parade filled with floats from local families and businesses steps off in the town square at 9am. Kids can also enjoy foot races, water games, and rides in Town Square throughout the day. READ MORE

Orland Park Fourth of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Celebrate Independence Day with live music and fireworks at Centennial Park. The celebration is the conclusion of a weekend festival that includes a 5k run, concerts, and more. Concessions, wine, and beer are available for purchase. READ MORE

Joliet Slammers Fireworks

Saturday, July 1, 2023, and Sunday, July 2, 2023—Joliet
Fireworks blast off from DulyMedical Group Field in two extended fireworks shows after a Joliet Slammers games on July 1 and July 2. READ MORE

Tinley Park Fourth of July Celebration

Monday, July 3, 2023—Tinley Park
Enjoy fireworks set off from the 80th Avenue Station in Tinley Park for the Fourth of July. The event will include live music and food and beverages for sale. READ MORE

Lemont Fireworks

Monday, July 3, 2023—Lemont
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, DJs, food vendors, live music, and a KidZone at Centennial Park. The celebration concludes a week of fun activities in the southwest suburb. READ MORE

Bridgeview 3rd of July Celebration

Monday, July 3, 2023—Bridgeview
Live music from a DJ and food trucks will precede fireworks at Commissioners Park in Bridgeview. Music starts at 5:30pm and food trucks continue throughout the night. READ MORE

Oak Lawn Fourth of July Fireworks Show

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Oak Lawn
Families can celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at Richards High School in Oak Lawn. The event is sponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn and the Oak Lawn Park District. READ MORE

Chicago Heights Fireworks

Monday, July 3—Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights hosts its annual firework display on July 3. Come early to enjoy food vendors, craft vendors, music, and more. Fireworks will take place at dusk. READ MORE
A Fourth of July fireworks display in Valparaiso. Photo courtesy of Valparaiso Parks & Recreation
A Fourth of July fireworks display in Valparaiso. Photo courtesy of Valparaiso Parks & Recreation

July 4th Fireworks Near Chicago: Indiana

Valparaiso Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Valparaiso
The 9:15pm fireworks display tops off a day of celebration including a 5k or 2K run. Gates to the park open at 6:30pm so families can enjoy live music and food from 25 food trucks before the fireworks. READ MORE
View fireworks over the water this Fourth of July. Photo courtesy of the Waukegan Harbor
View fireworks over the water this Fourth of July. Photo courtesy of the Waukegan Harbor

Fourth of July Fireworks Displays in Chicago: Northern Suburbs

Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic and Fireworks

Saturday, June 24, 2023—Grayslake
Live music, local food vendors, and carnival rides lead up to the annual fireworks display in Grayslake. This kicks off the Fourth of July fireworks season in Chicago READ MORE

Mount Prospect Lions Club Annual Fourth of July Festival

Friday, June 30, 2023- Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Mount Prospect
A carnival, live entertainment, food, and beer & wine are available at this annual festival. Fireworks shows light up the sky on June 30 and July 4. READ MORE

Rockin' in the Park in Rosemont

Monday, July 3, 2023, and Thursday, July 6, 2023—Rosemont
Listen to a different local band every Thursday and select holidays throughout the summer at Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont. Fireworks follow select shows. READ MORE

Barrington Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebrations

Sunday, July 2, 2023—Barrington
Kick off Independence Day with a fireworks show at Barrington High School. Musical performances will be held in the Metra parking lot throughout the weekend, while the parade will take place on Tuesday, July 4. READ MORE

Des Plaines Independence Day Celebration

Sunday, July 2, 2023—Des Plaines
Kick off Fourth of July weekend with fireworks at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines on July 2. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and kick off the Fourth of July weekend with family and friends. READ MORE

Mundelein Community Days

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Mundelein
Mundelein's annual community festival includes fireworks, a carnival, a parade, music, food, contests and games and lots of kids activities. This year, the festival has been moved to Village Hall Plaza. READ MORE

Wilmette Fun & Fireworks

Monday, July 3, 2023—Wilmette
Gillson Park hosts food, live music, and fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. Performances from the Blooze Brothers, Jesse White Tumblers, and Good Clean Fun will precede the fireworks. READ MORE

Schaumburg Boomers Fireworks

July 3 and 4, 2023—Schaumburg
Enjoy a special extended fireworks show after the Schaumburg Boomers July 3 and 4 games against the Joliet Slammers. READ MORE

Lake Forest Festival and Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Lake Forest
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and live entertainment in Lake Forest's Deerpath Community Park. Music from live bands will precede the fireworks show at 9:31pm. READ MORE

Northbrook 4th of July Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4
Northbrook will once again offer a full slate of entertainment before the fireworks display at Meadowhill Park and Techny Prairie Park and Field. Families can enjoy a parade, live musica, and mile-long bike parade throughout the day. READ MORE

Glenview Fourth of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Glenview
Glenview's Fourth of July Celebration is back. Families can enjoy a bike parade, entertainment, live music, food trucks, and giveaways. Fireworks start at twighlight and will be synchronized to music. READ MORE

Waukegan Harbor Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Waukegan
The City of Waukegan will launch fireworks from the commercial docks at Waukegan Harbor. The event is free and open to the public. READ MORE

Elk Grove Village Fourth of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 2023—Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village and the Elk Grove Village Lions Club host residents for fireworks, food, and music for the Fourth of July holiday. Join in this 40-year-old tradition. READ MORE

Hometown Fest

Monday, July 3, 2023—Palatine
Palatine Jaycees hosts its annual Fourth of July festival with live bands, food vendors, carnival rides, a craft fair, and family days. Fireworks will light up the sky on July 3. READ MORE

Deerfield Family Days

Monday, July 3- Tuesday, July 4—Deerfield
Deerfield celebrates families and Independence Day at this annual festival. Enjoy a DJ, food vendors, carnival games, bounce houses, and fireworks on July 3, and a 5K, breakfast in the park, an arts and crafts show, a bike parade, a dog show, live music, rides, and games on July 4. READ MORE

Celebrate Independence Day in Glencoe

Monday, July 3- Tuesday, July 4—Glencoe
Glencoe celebrates Independence Day on July 3 and. 4 with a party in the park complete with games, inflatables, live music, food trucks, fireworks, a fun run, family games, and a parade. Fireworks can be viewed from Lakefront Park over Lake Michigan. READ MORE

Northwest Fourth Fest

Sunday, July 2, 2023—Hoffman Estates
Live entertainment, a carnival, a parade, kids activities, food and fireworks take over the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates for the weekend leading up to the Fourth of July. Kids Zone attractions include music from Miss Jamie from the Farm and Scribble Monster, a juggler, an animal show, and a bubble show. Fireworks take place on July 2. READ MORE

Park Ridge July 3rd Fireworks Celebration

Monday, July 3, 2023—Park Ridge
Bring a picnic dinner to Maine East High School to enjoy kids music and entertainment before the annual Park Ridge fireworks show. Preferred parking is available for a fee. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Walker Recreation Center
Frontier Sports Complex
Redmond Recreational Complex
Lake Ellyn Park & Boathouse
Lake Park High School West Campus