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Here's where to enjoy Fourth of July fireworks around the Chicago area Independence Day firework displays will be going off around the Chicago area for several days, accompanied by parades and Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks across the Chicago area Some Chicago suburbs will hold their festivities on July 3, others will wait until the holiday itself. Here is a list of 4th of July fireworks shows in the Chicago area, including the suburbs and NW Indiana. The summer heat has made its way to the Chicago area just in time for the Fourth of July. Here is a list of fireworks shows in Chicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana: While some of Chicago's most famous fireworks displays won't be happening this Fourth of July, that doesn't mean you won't be able to see some explosions in the sky for Independence Day. Summer is one of the best times to be in Chicago, making your 4th of July weekend all the more spectacular. Some of the best things to do over the 4th of July in Chicago include Navy Pier Fireworks, a Chicago Cubs baseball game, a Chicago Architecture Cruise, watching a 4th of July Parade, lounging at the beach, and listening to live music. There are plenty of neighborhood-based Fourth of July events in lieu of an official Chicago Independence Day fireworks display. Navy Pier — one of the most popular places in Chicago to see summer fireworks — won't hold a Fourth of July show. As the 4th of July approaches, you can look forward to a variety of enjoyable activities. Whether you want to indulge in a hot dog, relax with a cold, crisp beer, unwind in the warm sun at the beach, or enjoy watching fireworks in Chicago, the day promises celebration. After all, what is the 4th of July without fireworks? Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities. See fireworks at Chicago's Navy Pier or catch an aerial display in the suburbs at these amazing Fourth of July celebrations. Head to the lake to catch Chicago’s Independence Day fireworks display at Navy Pier. The annual spectacle, set to patriotic music, is part of Navy Pier’s beloved free summer fireworks series, which runs every Wednesday and Saturday all summer long. News There will be no July 4th fireworks in Chicago this year—here's why Here's why the city skips Fourth of July fireworks—and when you can catch a show instead Plan your perfect Independence Day weekend in Chicago with our 2025 Fourth of July guide. From fireworks shows and music festivals to the NASCAR Street Race and rooftop parties, here’s your full Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:30 p.m. Location: The parade begins at 12 South Center Street in Town Center, and the festival and fireworks at Redmond Recreational Complex, 545 John St., 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 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. Here's the CGL Guide to Fourth of July Fireworks! We've rounded up the best spots to catch fireworks in and around Chicago, organized by schedule and location. While most Chicago-area fireworks shows will take place Friday to celebrate the Fourth of July, many suburbs will light the skies on July 3. As the 4th of July in Chicago approaches, it’s time to start planning how to celebrate this year. Festivities will include dazzling fireworks, barbecues, rooftop pools, park picnics, and decorations in red, white, and blue.
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