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See our list of almost 100 communities in the Chicago area with plans for Independence Day, many with parades and live music along with the pyrotechnics. Here's where to enjoy Fourth of July fireworks around the Chicago area Independence Day firework displays will be going off around the Chicago area for several days, accompanied by parades and CHICAGO — Though the city isn’t hosting an official Fourth of July fireworks display, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in Chicago’s neighborhoods and suburbs. Here are a few local parades, firework shows and other events to help you celebrate the holiday. Think we missed something? Email newsroom@blockclubchi.org. 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, Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks across the Chicago area Some Chicago suburbs will hold their festivities on July 3, others will wait until the holiday itself. July 4th is just around the corner! Here's where you can see fireworks displays around Chicago, the suburbs and Northwest Indiana in 2025. The summer heat has made its way to the Chicago area just in time for the Fourth of July. Here is a list of fireworks shows in Chicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana: July 4th fireworks displays and celebrations begin in late June. Find out where to enjoy food, music and fireworks shows. Believe it or not, the western suburbs offer some of the best 4th of July fireworks in the Chicagoland area! From Westmont’s self-proclaimed “largest fireworks displays in the Chicagoland area” to Oak Brook’s drone show, there’s something for everyone! Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities. Discover the best Fourth of July 2025 events in Chicago and Chicagoland! From Navy Pier fireworks to street races and parades, enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, live music, and spectacular views of the city. The Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching and fireworks displays will soon light up Chicago-area skies, but which day your town will hold them depends on where you live. Some Chicago suburbs Navy Pier — one of the most popular places in Chicago to see summer fireworks — won't hold a Fourth of July show. July 4th is just around the corner! Here's where you can see fireworks displays around Chicago, the suburbs and Northwest Indiana in 2025. Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Chicago and the Suburbs—Full List by Date and Location Whether you live in Chicago or the surrounding Chicago suburbs, here is a list of fireworks shows to check out. Here’s a breakdown of Fourth of July festivities in and around Chicagoland this year, by the following regions: City of Chicago, north suburbs, northwest suburbs, south suburbs, southwest 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. Chicago will host its fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 5, while suburbs like Northbrook and Oak Lawn will hold their big displays on Independence Day. Celebrate with these kid-friendly and firework events in the city and suburbs. Fourth of July features everything red, white and blue, and big, beautiful firework displays for families to enjoy. Whether you’re in the mood for a fun craft, some outdoor music or a firework show, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of 4th of July fireworks shows in the Chicago area, including the suburbs and NW Indiana.
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