Seasonal & Holidays
Glenview 4th of July 2017 Fireworks And Parade
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- July 4, concert begins at 7 p.m.
- Gallery Park, Glenview
- Fireworks set from the middle of Lake Glenview, viewing areas to the west, south and north of the lake.
NEW PARADE ROUTE -- 2017 ONLY
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Because of construction on Harlem Avenue and Glenview Road through the downtown area, the parade route has been changed for 2017. The parade will start at Glenview Road and Elm Street and head west to end at Glendale Road.
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Children's Bike Parade
Children ages 4 to 9 are invited to step off the parade by bringing their decorated bike to the Glenview Community Church parking lot, 1000 Elm Street, by 10:30 a.m. Participation is free and there is no registration necessary. The bike parade starts at 11:15 a.m.
Independence Day Parade
Beginning at 11:20 a.m., the Grand Marshall will lead 75 community groups, entertainers, floats and marching bands from the intersection of Glenview Road and Elm Street west to Glendale Road.
Twilight Concert and Fireworks
The 2017 concert and fireworks takes place at Gallery Park. The concert begins at 7 p.m. with patriotic music by the 100-piece North Shore Concert Band, followed by the fireworks display to a recorded musical score. The fireworks will be shot off from the middle of Lake Glenview. Public areas to view are located to the west, south and north of the lake. Speakers will be placed throughout the park.
Parking for the twilight show
Click here for a map of parking restrictions before, during and just after the fireworks end.
VIP parking and general parking areas are offered to donors who receive parking passes and those paying a fee. Free, public parking is available in The Glen Town Center parking garages and the Metra lots at The Glen of North Glenview station.
To facilitate a smooth traffic flow leaving the area after the show ends, motorists will be restricted to a specific direction of travel depending on the parking lot from which they are exiting.
- July 4, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Duke Childs Field, Winnetka
- Fireworks begin at 9:20 p.m.
- July 4 festivities include parade, talent show and live music.
- Lakefront Park, Glencoe
- Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
- July 4, approximately 9:30 p.m.
- Meadowhill Park and Techny Prairie Park and Fields, Northbrook
- Fireworks follow afternoon parades at dusk.
- July 3, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Gillson Park, Wilmette
- Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
- July 4, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
- Deerpath Community Park, Lake Forest
- 9:40 PM Fireworks display follows performance by ex-Foreigner signer Lou Gramm
- July 4, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Following Fourth Fest)
- Wolters Field, Highland Park
- 9:30 p.m. Fireworks display. (Alcohol is prohibited and ttendees are not permitted on the Highland Park Country Club grounds for the fireworks show.)
- July 3, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Brickyards Park, Deerfield
- 9:15 p.m. Fireworks display follows a silent auction as part of Deerfield Family Days.
- July 4, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Clark Street Beach, Evanston
- 9:30 p.m. Lakefront fireworks show follows twilight concert.
- July 4, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (concludes five-day Morton Grove Days festival)
- American Legion Memorial Civic Center, Morton Grove
- 9:45 p.m. fireworks follow live music.
- July 4, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Niles West High School, Skokie
- 3-D Fireworks follow parade and 6:30 p.m. concert. (First 10,000 patrons receive free 3-D glasses.)
Looking for fireworks displays beyond the North Shore?
Check out the following listings for fireworks displays in the rest of Chicagoland, sorted by County:
LAKE COUNTY
- Grayslake Family Picnic & Fireworks
- Dusk on July 1
- Central Park, 100 Library Lane
- July 4th Fest at Six Flags
- Fireworks at dusk on July 2, 3, and 4
- Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway
- 4th of July Celebration
- Fireworks at about 9:15 p.m. July 4
- Paulus Park
- Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. on July 4
- Butler Lake Park, 500 Lake St. in Libertyville
- Vernon Hills Fourth of July Parade
- Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway in Vernon Hills
- Fireworks at Dusk
- July 4
- Barrington High School, 616 W Main St. in Barrington
COOK COUNTY
June Fireworks
- June 24, 9:30 p.m.
- Kelly Park, 16553 Haven Ave.
- Party in the Park, fireworks
- June 30, events begin at 6 p.m. (food fest, beer garden, games, bouncy house, live music); fireworks, 9:30 p.m.
- Memorial Park, 14500 S. Sawyer Ave.
- Thunder Over Midlothian
July Fireworks
- July 1, 9:30 p.m.
- Michael Looney Park, 77th Street and Narragansett East
- Burbank Park Independence Day Celebration
- July 3, entertainment 6 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
- Bloom Township High School’s North Field, 101 W 10th St.
- July 3, gates open at 6 p.m.; fireworks following Disney movie in the ballpark at 8 p.m.
- Standard Bank Stadium/Windy City Thunderbolts, 14011 Kenton Ave.
- Sparks in the Park. Fans are welcome to walk onto the field and enjoy a picnic in the park.
- July 3, Parade down 95th Street at 6 p.m., fireworks around 9 p.m.
- Duffy Park, 92nd and Millard
- Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
- July 3, 9 p.m.
- Bridgeview Park District, 8100 S Beloit
- Bridgeview July 3 Celebration
- July 3, 9:15 p.m.
- Memorial Park, 76th Ave. and College Drive. Fireworks over Lake Katherine.
- July 3, fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
- Summit Park, 5700 S. Archer Ave.
- July 4, evening entertainment 8:15 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
- Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave.
- July 4, at dusk
- 159th Street and Central Avenue
- Oak Fest 30th Anniversary
- July 4, 9:15 p.m.
- Centennial Park, 15600 West Avenue
- Run Forrest Run concert at 7:15 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- July 4, 9:15 p.m.
- McCarthy Park, 16801 S 80th Ave. in Tinley Park
- Red, White & Boom 4th of July Celebration 4:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
WILL COUNTY
June Fireworks
- June 22, 9:30 p.m.
- Township Sports Fields, 14354 W. 151st Street
- Homer Community Fest
July Fireworks
- July 1, fireworks at dusk
- Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St.
- July 1, at dusk
- Bruce Ponti Park, 13909 S Budler Road
- Lakewood Falls Fireworks Show
- July 3, at dusk
- Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Dr.
- Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks
- July 3, 9:30 p.m.
- Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Road
- Independence Day Celebration
- July 3, fireworks at dusk
- Dellwood Park, 18th and Lawrence
- Summer Fireworks Show
- July 3, 2 to 10 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
- Lemont Park District’s Centennial Campus, 16028 127th Street
- Independence Day Extravaganza
- July 4, fireworks 9:25 p.m.
- Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive
- July 4, approx. 9 p.m.
- Main Park, Nebraska Street in Frankfort
- Fourth of July celebration. Gates open at 5 p.m.; fireworks, approx. 9:15 p.m.
- July 4
- Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road
- Mokena 4th of July Parade “Celebrating Our Milestones” will start at 10 a.m. Celebration follows at Main Park.
- July 4, 9:30 p.m.
- Firemen's Park, 673 Penfield St
- Beecher Fourth Of July
McHENRY COUNTY
Cary
- Cary Summer Celebration
- Fireworks at dusk on June 30
- Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road
Crystal Lake
- Lakeside Festival
- When: June 29 through July 2
- Where: The festival is held on the grounds of the historic Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, featuring live music, a carnival, parade, food and much more.
- Cost for admission is $5 and kids 12 and under are free.
- Lakeside Festival Fireworks, July 3 at dusk
- Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive in Crystal Lake
KANE & KENDALL COUNTIES
Aurora
- Fourth Of July Parade
- 10 a.m. July 4
- Stepping off from River and Benton streets
- Fourth of July Fireworks
- About 9:30 p.m. July 4
- RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway St. in Aurora
Batavia:
- Batavia’s 4th of July Sky Concert
- 9:30 p.m. on July 4
- 326 Millview Drive, Batavia
Oswego
- Independence Day Fireworks
- 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road in Oswego
St. Charles
- July 4th Fireworks
- Fireworks at dusk July 4
- Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Avenue in St. Charles
Yorkville
- 2016 City of Yorkville July 4th Celebration
- Parade at 9 a.m. July 4
- Fireworks at dusk
- Town Square, 301 N. Bridge in Yorkville
» Looking for where to find pyrotechnic displays inside the city of Chicago? Check out the Patch Guide to Chicago Fireworks.
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