July 4th Fireworks For New Lenox: What You Need To Know

NEW LENOX, IL - It's almost time for the ultimate summer celebration: The 4th of July 2018 is right around the corner, and area communities are gearing up for Independence Day celebrations, complete with fireworks, food, live music and more. Here's a look at how and when area towns are celebrating.

NEW LENOX: Fireworks begin at dusk. You can enter the Village Commons starting at 6 p.m. There will also be other events including the Joliet American Legion Band and a performance by Epic.

Joliet

• What: Independence Celebration and Fireworks featuring food and brews, live music and more.
• When: 6 to 10 p.m. July 3; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. at Bluff Street
• Cost: Free (food and drinks available for purchase)

Joliet

• What: July 4 Celebration
• When: 9:20 p.m. July 4 (gates open at 6 p.m.)
• Where: Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St.
• Cost: Free