A further 16 people were hospitalized as they tried to leave the annual fireworks display at the 3,300-foot-long Navy Pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan on Thursday, Chicago Police Here's why Chicago doesn't have a fireworks show on July 4 Navy Pier typically holds free summer fireworks shows in Chicago over the summer on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but this year, the Fourth There are plenty of neighborhood-based Fourth of July events in lieu of an official Chicago Independence Day fireworks display. No fireworks in Chicago for the Fourth of July. Navy Pier will still host fireworks displays on July 2 and July 5. Despite being the country’s third-largest city, Chicago will not host an official fireworks show on Friday, July 4 this year. That’s right: no pyrotechnic finale over Navy Pier, no One man is dead and another man is in custody after a stabbing Sunday at one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. On a hot summer day at a packed Navy Pier, Chicago police were called The city’s official fireworks spectacular will take place at Navy Pier on July 5, according to Choose Chicago. The extended show, part of the pier’s summer fireworks series on Wednesdays and Three people, including two teens, were stabbed and more than a dozen others injured in a subsequent stampede at Navy Pier following the Fourth of July fireworks display. Explore Navy Pier's events & public programs, offering cultural to seasonal celebrations. Join us for the fun and discover something new all year round. Officials confirmed to NBC Chicago Thursday there will be no fireworks show on Independence Day, and the city shed light on why they traditionally don't hold displays on the holiday City officials announced that there are no fireworks planned in Chicago for July 4th but instead pointed to the dates of Navy Pier's twice-a-week fireworks displays. 27 likes, 9 comments - filoricanadventures on July 2, 2025: "So this happened above Navy pier it could be happy 4th of july or the fantastic 4 movie that comes out this month. What do you think 🤔". 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 ‘No fireworks July 4:' Why Navy Pier isn't holding a 4th of July fireworks show in Chicago Aurora 10 hours ago 4th of July fireworks in Chicago The best place to watch 4th of July fireworks in Chicago is Navy Pier. The pier hosts fireworks shows every Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m. during the summer. This year, the 4th of July fireworks will take place on July 5 at 10 p.m. in Cook County. One of the most iconic spots in Chicago, Navy Pier, won't have fireworks for the Fourth of July this year. Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend, including the fireworks shows, the band Chicago at Ravinia and the Grant Park Music Festival’s annual bash in Millennium Park. Three people were stabbed and at least a dozen others were injured during the Fourth of July celebrations at Navy Pier, according to Chicago police and fire officials. Navy Pier’s special July 5th Independence Celebration fireworks, presented by Choose Chicago, the Chicago Sports Commission & the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Navy Pier — one of the most popular places in Chicago to see summer fireworks — won't hold a Fourth of July show.
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