July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Batavia

BATAVIA, 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 Batavia so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Batavia:

July 4 Festivities

What: Sky Concert
Where: Best viewing at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St., or Engstrom Park, 326 Millview Drive
When: 9:30 p.m. July 4

What: Food, entertainment ahead of fireworks show
Where: Engstrom Park, 326 Millview Drive, across from Batavia High School
When: Starting at 5 p.m. July 4

Food and music are part of Batavia's Independence Day celebrations, and from 5-9:30 p.m., visitors can "savor the flavor" from various food vendors. From 8:30-9:15 p.m., Batavia Community Band will put on a concert, ahead of the Sky Concert that will kick off at dusk.

For those who want to get out of town for July 4 festivities but don't want to go far, Aurora will be hosting its fireworks show at dusk on July 4. The best viewing can be found at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway (gates open at 7 p.m.), and McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave.

In addition to a grand display of fireworks in Illinois's second-largest city, two DJs will be spinning beats, one at each location. At RiverEdge Park, DJ Suave Smooth is set to perform, while DJ Pena is slated to put on a show at McCullough Park. Both sets will last from 7-9:45 p.m.

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.