Chicago will host its fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 5, while suburbs like Northbrook and Oak Lawn will hold their big displays on Independence Day. The Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are spread across two weekends in New Jersey in 2025. See our town-by-town listing. The parade includes invited bands, fife and drum corps, giant balloons, equestrians, drill teams, VIPs, celebrity participants and more. Thousands of people flock to D.C. every year to see the patriotic event. From day to night and Beyoncé to parades, here’s what to do for the Fourth of July on the National Mall and beyond. Discover spectacular 4th of July events across all 50 states in 2025! Browse by state to find fireworks shows, patriotic parades, festivals, and FREE family celebrations near you. Complete guides with dates, times, and locations for every Independence Day celebration. Stricker’s Grove: Fourth of July Fireworks West Chester Township: All American Bash (festival July 4 and fireworks July 5) Wyoming: 4th of July Celebration Whether you’re here for the booming DC 4th of July fireworks, the star studded Capitol Fourth concert, or the high-energy DC 4th of July parade marching down Constitution Avenue from 7th Street to 17th Street, this guide covers it all. Find information to plan your trip around town on July 4, including directions, closures, security, and safety tips. Learn the history of why the nation celebrates our Independence Day on July 4 each year. Celebrate this year’s Fourth of July with a bang at one of the many celebrations planned for around the Bay Area. From firework and drone shows to parades and family-friendly festivals, there Watch on America’s National Independence Day Parade takes place annually on July 4th at 11:45 am in Washington, D.C., on Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Street before a street audience of hundreds of thousands of spectators. The July Fourth Independence Day Celebration on the National Mall in Washington kicks off Friday morning with the annual parade along Constitution Avenue and ends later that night with fireworks over the mall's memorials, monuments and landmarks. Below is the full schedule, plus what to know about Saturday, June 21st Reinbeck 4th of July Celebration July 3rd & 4th More information TBA Shell Rock 4th of July Celebration Downtown Shell Rock July 3rd through 6th Featuring parades, a beer tent, food vendors, fireworks (July 4th), live music, a photo booth, a kid zone, and more Sperry Fireworks Show 18876 111th Ave Saturday, July 5th Herndon’s 4th of July Celebration Herndon is bringing a little bit of everything to the table this Independence Day — family games, live music, face painting, and of course, fireworks. Barrington Fourth of July Parade – 10 to 11:30 AM Route: Main Street Join neighbors and visitors as Barrington’s beloved parade brings together marching bands, community groups and festive floats. Lions Club Brat Tent – Opens at 10:30 AM Location: Wool Street Parking Lot Fourth of July Fireworks – 9:30 to 10 PM Location: Barrington High 2025 Fourth of July Festival Events Schedule 6 a.m. – Vendors begin set up on the Plaza 6 a.m. – Spectator set up time on the Plaza. – NO Early Setup 7:45 a.m. – All parade participants and drop offs should be in place 8 a.m. – Hard Road closures on surrounding Plaza Streets: View the Road Closure map larger here W. Spain @ Second St Full Schedule of Events & Fireworks4th of July Independence Day: Boukou Groove Duo / Friday, July 4, 2025, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. @ North Beach Social 9. Red, White & Rooftop: DJ Nights at Ara Lounge Celebrate Independence Day in style at Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge, where panoramic views and all-day DJ sets bring the energy from 4 PM to 10 PM on July 4th. Sip $5 Tito’s, snack on Mediterranean ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Friday marks “America’s Birthday,” as many around Georgia are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. Plenty of events, including parades, festivals and firework shows, are scheduled to take place in and around the metro Atlanta area. Stone Mountain n the nation’s capital. The 2025 NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE in Washington, D.C., celebrating AMERICA’S 249TH BIRTHDAY, will take place at 11:45am on July 4th, on Historic Constitution Avenue – along the National Mall - from 7th to 17th Street be-fore an enthusiastic a. City of Lawrence 4th Fest 2025Friday, July 4, 2025Lawrence Community Park5301 N. Franklin Rd. Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Lawrence at 4th Fest 2025—a full day of family fun, food, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks finale!Whether you're coming for the parade, staying for the concerts, or just here for the food and Find the best Fourth of July 2025 fireworks, parades, and festivals near you! Our events guide helps you plan the perfect patriotic day, complete with dazzling fireworks and exciting local festivities.
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