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Here is a list of 4th of July fireworks shows in the Chicago area, including the suburbs and NW Indiana. These are all the dates for which I have current Illinois fireworks display listings for the next thirteen months or so. If you click on a date, you'll get summaries of all the displays for that date. Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities. “Join us for our annual fireworks celebration! Enjoy live harness racing, bounce houses, food trucks Nerdy BBQ, Spencer’s Bacon Station, Ky’s Kreations and Vanilla Bean Creamery, family fun activities, and more!” The Monona Community Festival is back with its big fireworks show on July 4. (Joshua Mayer / Flickr) Friday is Independence Day, and there’s plenty going on in and around Madison to ooh and aah about – from fireworks displays to family activities to festivals celebrating community. Here’s some help to plan your long weekend. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, which means that communities all across Central Illinois are gearing up for dazzling fireworks displays, parades and more. Here’s where you can find a celebration in your community: June 29 July 3 July 4 July 5 Did we miss any 4th of July events [] Illinois comes alive with patriotic spirit every Fourth of July, offering some of the Midwest’s most spectacular Independence Day celebrations. From the iconic Navy Pier fireworks in Chicago to historic river town parades in Galena, discover unforgettable experiences for families, couples, and travelers seeking authentic American traditions. On July 3 and 4, the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce-hosted Fourth of July celebration will take place at 300 Jefferson St. July 3 events include pony rides, a DJ, inflatables, a rock wall and activity booths. We’ve rounded up all the local celebrations in one place to make it easy for you to plan the perfect Independence Day! Click the title of the event for more details! Date/Time: Tuesday, July 1 | 7:00 p.m. Location: Frankton Elementary School. Enjoy an evening filled with fun activities, unique vendor booths, and a variety of delicious food trucks. Downers Grove-Woodridge Independence Day Fireworks: About 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, at 75th Street/Lemont Road. Spectators can park and view the show from several parking lots in the area. downers.us. Lombard Fourth of July fireworks: About 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Madison Meadow Park, East Madison Street and South Ahrens Avenue, Lombard. No shuttle buses available. villageoflombard.org. Is there a 'No Kings 2.0' protest July 4? What is 'No Kings 2.0'? Yes. There are "No Kings 2.0" events and other parades being held on July 4 in the U.S. An event page created by a local Monmouth Fireworks on Fri, July 4th at Citizens Lake Galesburg Big Bang Boom Fireworks on Fri, July 4 at Lake Storey Park Stronghurst Fireworks on Wed, July 2nd in front [] If you’re looking for a spectacular fireworks show, you don’t have to travel too far. There are plenty of light shows and festivals in the Madison area this week. DeForest. There will be fireworks at dusk on July 3 as part of the two-day July 4th celebration at Fireman’s Park. Edgerton. Kids Fourth of July Carnival Wednesday, Jul 2, 2025 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm Eden Theological Seminary Saint Louis, MO Join Us for the Annual 4th of July Celebration! Enjoy Delicious Food, Sweet Treats, Spectacular Fireworks Show, Admission is FREE – bring the whole family! Donations are always appreciated to help keep this tradition going. Celebrate with music, games, and patriotic fun. Check out this detailed schedule of fireworks shows across Illinois for July 3rd through the 6th, making it easy to enjoy Independence Day festivities nearby. Communities across Illinois are celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks, parades, live music, carnivals, food vendors and more — keep reading for a roundup of some of the top events in every corner of the state. Here’s where you can find 2025 holiday events in the metro-east. City of Carlyle Fourth of July falls on Friday this year, making the holiday a three-day weekend for some metro-east residents. Search for Madison County, IL July 4th fireworks, events, parades, restaurants, things to do and more! And if you love those 'bombs bursting in air' on the Fourth of July, check here for a list of some of the best fireworks displays in the Madison County area for Independence Day 2024.
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