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.
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
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
JULY 3: Aurora Fourth of July Celebration at RiverEdge Park
JULY 4: Batavia Fourth of July Fireworks Show
JULY 4: Oswego Independence Day Fireworks
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
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
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
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