Details Skokie’s Fourth of July parade begins at 12 pm in Downtown Skokie (Lincoln Ave. near Oakton Community College, continuing down Oakton St. to Oakton Park). At 5:30 pm the fun moves to Niles West High School for " Skokie's Firework Festival " complete with live music, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show after dusk. Skokie Fourth of July Fireworks 2025 July 4, 2025, 6:30-9:30 PM CT Twenty-One Senses is excited to create the first-ever calm space at the Skokie/Niles Fourth of July Fireworks. The calm space will provide an opportunity to get out of the large crowd, have easy access to leave if needed, and have sensory supports on-site. Here is your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Skokie. In under a week’s time, fireworks will light up the skies across the Chicago area as the nation celebrates Independence Day. But when you’ll have the chance to see fireworks depends on where Skokie's Fireworks Festival At 6:30 p.m. the fun moves to Niles West High School (Oakton Street just west of the Edens Expressway) featuring live music, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show after dusk for 10,000+ patrons! (The fireworks rain date is July 5.) For more event information call (847) 674-1500. On July 4th, join for fun in the sun with inflatable activities and harborside games during the day and get the best seat in the house for the Village of Fontana fireworks at night in the Village of Fontana. Celebrate Independence Day in Skokie on Friday, July 4 with a parade and fireworks festival. Skokie Village Hall will be closed on July 4 in observance of the holiday. Many Village services are available online 24/7. Link to page Skokie Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks Celebrate Independence Day in Skokie with a lively Fourth of July parade and a spectacular evening fireworks show for all ages. Link to page Wednesdays on the Green Enjoy free live music, performances, and family-friendly fun every week at Skokie’s Wednesdays on the Green summer series Skokie’s Fourth of July parade begins at 12pm in Downtown Skokie (Lincoln Ave. near Oakton Community College, continueing down Oakton St. to Oakton Park). At 6:30pm the fun moves to Niles West High School for "Skokie's Firework Festival" complete with live music, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show after dusk. Celebrate Independence Day in Skokie on Friday, July 4 with a parade and fireworks festival. Skokie Village Hall will be closed on July 4 in observance of the holiday. Many Village services are available online 24/7. SKOKIE FIREWORKS FESTIVAL & PARADE Join us for Skokie's annual 4th of July Parade in downtown Skokie! The parade kicks off at noon along Lincoln Avenue at Oakton College and proceeds east on Oakton Street. 🇺🇸 Skokie 4th of July Parade 📍 Downtown Skokie (Lincoln & Oakton) 🕛 Noon 4th of July Parade Kicks off at noon on Thursday, July 4 along Lincoln Avenue at Oakton College and proceeds east on Oakton Street to the reviewing stand at Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St. Fireworks Celebration Held at Niles West High School, 5701 Oakton St., open at 5 p.m. for picnics and live music. Fireworks begin at dusk. Skokie's Fireworks Festival At 6:30 p.m. the fun moves to Niles West High School (Oakton Street just west of the Edens Expressway) featuring live music, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show after dusk for 10,000+ patrons! (The fireworks rain date is July 5.) For more event information call (847) 674-1500. A few hours after the Skokie 4th of July Parade downtown, make your way over to Niles West High School for the best free fireworks show and entertainment around! Skokie/Niles Fourth of July Fireworks 2024 July 4, 2024, 6:30-9:30 PM CT Twenty-One Senses is excited to create the first-ever calm space at the Skokie/Niles Fourth of July Fireworks. The calm space will provide an opportunity to get out of the large crowd, have easy access to leave if needed, and have sensory supports on-site. SKOKIE, IL — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around Skokie. From Aurora, to Deerfield, to Blue Island, Oswego, Lake Zurich, Skokie and beyond, here's where to find fireworks for 2025. Downtown Skokie (Lincoln & Oakton) Noon Downtown Parade with floats, marching bands and more! Niles West High School (5701 Oakton St.) 6:30 p.m. Family fun and live music: Red, White & Boom! 8:30 p.m. Live music: Maggie Speaks 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular
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