Discover the top Fourth of July fireworks shows in Illinois 2025—from Chicago and Naperville to Woodstock, Orland Park, and more. Find times, locations, and tips! Dozens of Chicago suburbs will hold firework displays on Thursday and Friday this week in honor of the 4th of July, but that's not the case in the city itself. 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. Northern Illinois communities are celebrating the Fourth of July Independence Day weekend with fireworks displays, parades, and festivals. Independence Day is Friday, July 4. Here are some of the fireworks displays planned to celebrate the Fourth of July in the area. Saturday, June 28 Celebrate Fox Lake fireworks: Dusk Saturday, Celebrate July 4th across Illinois with fireworks, parades, riverfront fun, small-town charm, and family-friendly festivities. Arthur: 2025 Arthur Rotary Fireworks, Saturday, June 28. The celebration will start at 4 p.m. with food vendors, Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets at 6:00 p.m., powered parachutes, and skydivers 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. 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 [] Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities. 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 Fireworks shows will be happening across the country for the Fourth of July, including at these area theme parks. 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. We've put together a comprehensive guide of fireworks and celebrations taking place across Central Illinois this Independence Day. Chicago Tribune With the Independence Day holiday comes fireworks — read on to find the best displays near you. Arlington Heights: The local Frontier Days Festival at Recreation Park (500 E. Miner St.) is back, running July 2-6. The parade is 10 a.m. July 4; more at frontierdays.org. But no community fireworks display for 2025. Barrington: Main Street Here is a list of 4th of July fireworks shows in the Chicago area, including the suburbs and NW Indiana. Fourth of July is on Friday in 2025, leading to multiple dates for fireworks across central Illinois. Here's where to see sparks fly for the holiday. Complete guide to Illinois 4th of July 2025 events! 20 cities, from Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks to small-town parades. Schedules, tips & planning info. Discover the top Fourth of July fireworks shows in Illinois 2025—from Chicago and Naperville to Woodstock, Orland Park, and more. Find times, locations, and tips! Minonk 4th of July Celebration When: Dusk, July 5, 2025 Where: Sutton’s Park, North Chestnut St., Minonk, IL Roanoke 18th Annual Cruise-In When: Dusk, July 3, 2025 Where: Mt. Jumbo, near Mill and Randolph streets, Roanoke, IL Plan your celebrations and enjoy the fireworks lighting up the skies across Central Illinois this Fourth of July.
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