Where to See 4th of July Fireworks and Drone Shows in Chicago 2024
Fourth of July fireworks in Chicago are a hallmark of summer. Independence Day is on a Thursday this year; some spots will have their Fourth of July fireworks on July 3rd or July 5th—and some places have fireworks displays even earlier. Those late to the party can also see post-4th fireworks at Navy Pier on July 6th. New this year is a drone light show at Northwest Fourth Fest in Hoffman Estates—a great way to see the sky light up without the big booms.
From the beaches to the parks to the lake, these are the best places to view fireworks in Chicago for the 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 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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Places featured in this article:
Volunteer Park
Walker Recreation Center
Lisle Community Park
Oak Brook Polo Field
Lake Park High School West Campus
McCullough Park
Frontier Sports Complex
Prairie Point Park
Redmond Recreational Complex
Lake Ellyn Park & Boathouse
75th Street and Lemont Road
Ty Warner Park
Pottawatomie Park
Hamilton Lakes
Riverside Golf Club
DuPage Medical Group Field
McCarthy Park
Centennial Park
Commissioners Park
Richards High School
Route 47 and Countryside
Centennial Park
Main Park
Urschel FIeld
Oakton Community College
Barrington High School
Gillson Park & Beach
Lakefront Park
Maine East High School
Shepard Park
Schaumburg Boomers Stadium
Village of Mundelein
Deerpath Community Park
Meadowhill Park
Gallery Park
Waukegan Harbor
Rotary Green
Community Park
Skokie Playfields