Libertyville's July 4 Fireworks: What You Need To Know If You Go

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Fourth of July fireworks will be set off at dusk on Tuesday in Libertyville.

This year's show will be paid for by the village of Libertyville and "The Libertyville Mile of Cars," which is an association comprised of 13 car dealerships in Libertyville, will cost for $33,500.

The viewing area for the fireworks is Butler Lake Park, with fireworks expected to be set off at 9:30 p.m. Prior to the fireworks show, there will be a performance by the Libertyville Band at 7:30 p.m.

Butler Lake is located along Lake Street, about a half mile west of Milwaukee Avenue, according to a news release. For safety reasons, Lake Street will close to pedestrians and vehicle traffic at 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Parking will be available at Butler Lake Park for Libertyville residents only; the downtown Metra commuter lot; both the Lake Street and Church Street parking garages; and Butterfield School.

“It is the generous support of local businesses and organizations that allow special events in Libertyville to occur," said Heather Rowe, economic development manager in Libertyville. "That’s why it’s so important to shop locally.”

When area residents buy a vehicle along the Libertyville Mile of Cars, not only do the taxes paid help offset village services such as fire and police personnel, park improvements, and street maintenance, but jobs are created and community and school programs, sporting events, and other functions are supported, according to the news release.

“We join the dealerships of the Libertyville Mile of Cars in wishing everyone happy Independence Day," said Mario Murgado, member of the Libertyville Mile of Cars and new owner of Libertyville Honda. "We are thrilled to work together to bring the residents of the Village a fun filled 4th of July celebration.”