4th Of July Fireworks 2026 Around The Chicagoland

It's shaping up to be a star-spangled Fourth of July as the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday this year.

July 4 is almost here, so find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you. We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around the Chicagoland, so you can start planning.

Note dates as not all events occur Saturday, July 4, please always double-check with organizers to confirm times and locations, in case activities have changed since posted. And if we missed your organization or town's festivities, email details and an online link to rachel.barnes@patch.com.

Cook County

JULY 1: Frontier Days Festival Arlington Heights

JULY 3: Wilmette July 3 Fun & Fireworks 2026 Independence Day Celebration

JULY 3: July 3 Celebration: Lemont Fireworks

JULY 3: Palos Heights Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks

JULY 4: 2026 Winnetka July 4 Fireworks Show

JULY 4: Skokie/Niles Fourth of July Fireworks 2026

JULY 4: Evanston 4th of July Celebration 2026: Concert & Fireworks

JULY 4: 2026 Independence Day Parade Des Plaines

JULY 4: Northbrook 4th of July Parade and Firework

JULY 4: Glenview 4th of July Celebration 2026

JULY 4: Fourth of July Fireworks At Richards High School

JULY 4: Tinley Park Independence Day Celebration 2026

DuPage County

JULY 3: Burr Ridge 3rd Of July Fireworks

JULY 3: 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Wheaton

JULY 4: Hinsdale's 4th of July Parade and “4th for All” Celebration

JULY 4: 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Downers Grove

JULY 4: 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Woodridge

JULY 4: 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Lisle

JULY 4: 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Glen Ellyn

JULY 4: 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Naperville

Kane County

JULY 3: Aurora Fourth of July Celebration at RiverEdge Park

JULY 4: Batavia Fourth of July Fireworks Show

Kendall County

JULY 4: Oswego Independence Day Fireworks

Lake County

JULY 3: America 250 In Highland Park: 2026 Parade And Fireworks

JULY 3: Deerfield Family Days 2026

JULY 3 & 4: Six Flags Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

JULY 4: 2026 Lake Forest Festival and Fireworks

JULY 4: Fireworks at Butler Lake Park on July 4, 2026

JULY 4: Beach Fest Fireworks on July 4 In Round Lake Beach

JULY 4: Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills

JULY 4: Fourth of July Fireworks Display in Mundelein

JULY 4: Celebrate America's 250th Buffalo Grove Birthday

McHenry County

JULY 4: Fourth of July Fireworks, Ski Show In Wonder Lake

JULY 4: July 4 Fireworks in Huntley at Deicke Park

JULY 5: Fireworks at Lakeside Festival in Crystal Lake

Will County

JULY 3: Lockport July 3rd Fireworks

JULY 3: Two July 3rd Fireworks Shows In Romeoville

JULY 3: Plainfield 4th of July Fireworks Show & Food Truck Festival

JULY 3: Mokena July 3rd Celebration And Food Truck Fest

JULY 3: Channahon Independence Day Celebration 2026

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks, America's 250th Anniversary In Bolingbrook

JULY 4: Frankfort July 4th Fireworks At Main Park

JULY 4: Joliet's Fourth Of July Fireworks Show

JULY 4: Village of New Lenox Independence Day Celebration 2026