July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Arlington Heights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Arlington Heights so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Arlington Heights:

July 4 Festivities

What: Frontier Days 2022
Where: Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights
When: Thursday, June 30 through Monday, July 4

While fireworks are not scheduled as they're typically held at Arlington Park, there will be plenty of things for attendees to do at the four-day event. In addition to the Stampede run, there will be free entertainment and no event fee to attend Frontier Days. Frontier Days, Inc. is a not-for-profit, self-sustaining organization of over 350 volunteers. Check out all the music on the main and Frontier stages at Recreation Park. Find a complete listing of events here.

Fireworks Display Update

According to the Village's website, Arlington Heights fireworks have long been privately hosted and paid for by Arlington International Racecourse, however there are no plans by Churchill Downs International, the owners of the track, to host a fireworks show this year. The Village said it is working to explore potential options and/or partnerships for firework shows in future years. Any updates will be shared with the public.

Nearby Fireworks

In Palatine, the 65th annual Jaycees Hometown Fest will take place Thursday, June 30, through Monday, July 4. The Festival is located at Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Road. The festival includes live bands, food vendors, adult beverages (beer, wine and hard seltzers), carnival, business expo and craft fair, Family Day, fireworks and many other family activities.

Fireworks are planned to start at dusk or around 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. Learn more about the festival here.

Meanwhile, Buffalo Grove will be having its fireworks display at dusk on Monday, July 4, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road. Find out more here.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.