Light up your Night this 4th of July!

What's the best part of the 4th of July? It's the fireworks of course! If you are looking for the perfect fireworks show to take your family to this 4th of July, look no further. Here is a list of some great public fireworks shows going on this weekend in the Chicagoland area. Grab some cozy blankets, some sparklers and go light up your night this holiday weekend!


Aurora, IL

- Fireworks in Aurora

   - Where: RiverEdge Park and McCollough Park

   - When: Monday, July 4th (gates open at 7P)

- For more info click HERE 


Bridgeview, IL 

- Bridgeview 3rd of July Celebration

   - Where: Bridgeview Park District

   - When: Sunday, July 3rd at 9:15P 

- For more info click HERE 


Chicago, IL 

- Hilton Fireworks at Navy Pier 

   - Where: Navy Pier

   - When: Saturday, July 2nd at 9:30P 

- For more info click HERE


Chicago Heights, IL

- July 1st Fireworks Show

  - Where: Bloom High School's North Field

  - When: Friday, July 1st at 6P with the fireworks beginning at dusk

- For more info click HERE


Crown Point, IN

- Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks

   - Where: The Lake County Fairgrounds

   - When: Monday, July 4th at approximately 9P 

- For more info click HERE


Des Plaines, IL

- Independence Day Celebrations - Fireworks

   - Where: Oakton Community College

   - When: Friday, July 1st (gates open at 7P)

- For more info click HERE 


Evanston, IL

- Celebrating 100 Years: The Evanston 4th of July Association

   - Where: Dawes Park

   - When: Monday, July 4th at 9:30P 

- For more info click HERE


Hammond, IN

- July 4th Celebration

   - Where: The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park

   - When: Monday, July 4th at 6:30P with fireworks show beginning at 9:30P

- For more info click HERE 


Highland, IN

- 4th of July Festival - Fireworks

   - Where: Homestead (Sharp) Athletic Complex

   - When: Monday, July 4th at 9P

- For more info click HERE


Highland Park, IL 

- Concert and Fireworks Display 

   - Where: Wolters Field 

   - When: Monday, July 4th (concert begins at 3:45P with the fireworks show after)

- For more info click HERE 


Lisle, IL

- Independence Day Fireworks Display

   - Where: Lisle Community Park 

   - When: Sunday, July 3rd at 9:30P 

- For more info click HERE 


Lombard, IL 

- 4th of July Fireworks

   - Where: Madison Meadow Park 

   - When: Monday, July 4th at 9:30P (or once the sky is completely dark)

- For more info click HERE 


Munster, IN 

- Independence Day Fireworks Show 

   - Where: Centennial Park 

   - When: Sunday, July 3rd from 6P - 11P with fireworks beginning at 9:30P

- For more info click HERE 


Wheaton, IL 

- Wheaton Independence Day Celebration - Fireworks

   - Where: Graf Park 

   - When: Sunday, July 3rd at 5:30P with the fireworks starting at approximately 9P

- For more info click HERE 


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