Algonquin, LITH July 4th Fireworks, Fests And More: 2018 Guide

Independence Day will be here before you know it. Check out our local list, and let us know where you'll watch 4th of July fireworks this year. Some events include parades and celebrations throughout the day, while others focus fully on fireworks after dark.

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July 4

City of Elgin Fourth of July Parade

• Where: Parade starts at Slade and Douglas and ends at Douglas and Highland
• When: Parade steps off at 9 a.m. and is about two hours long
• Details: View parking map here. More information via the city of Elgin website.

July 4

Grand Victoria Casino's 4th of July Celebration

• Fireworks will begin at 10:30 p.m. at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. Prior to the fireworks, Kool & the Gang and The Commodores will perform starting at 6 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at gvctickets.com. For more details, visit the city of Elgin website.

July 4

Sleepy Hollow July 4th Celebration

• The majority of events throughout the day will happen at Sabatino Park in Sleepy Hollow. The parade steps off at 11:30 a.m. A map of the parade route can be found here. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. A full schedule of events for the day can be found here.

Barrington July 4th Fireworks, Parades

• Barrington will hold a 4th of July Parade and kids bike brigade. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. Kickstart your July 4th early with this patriotic parade. Enjoy watching from the sidelines or join in by registering before the parade begins. Barrington's White House Open House will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence and other historic events. Fireworks will be shot off at dusk at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main Street.

July 7

Crystal Lake Lakeside Festival Fireworks

• When: Fireworks on July 7 at dusk; the festival runs from July 4 through July 7
• Where: Lakeside Arts Park at the Dole, 401 Country Club Road in Crystal Lake.
• What: Besides the fireworks show that wraps up the festival on its final day, there is live music, a carnival, parade, food and much more. Cost for admission is $5 and kids 12 and under are free. A full schedule of events and more information can be found here.

Northwest Fourth Fest in Hoffman Estates

The festival gets underway on the Fourth of July but fireworks will be shot off on July 7 at 9:30 p.m. at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway in Hoffman Estates. The festival also includes a carnival, petting zoo, musical entertainment, parade, food and drink and plenty of daily activities for the whole family. The fireworks can be viewed from anywhere on the festival grounds. More via the event website.

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