July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, 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 Plainfield so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this holiday in Plainfield:

July 4 Festivities

What: Fireworks show
Where: Bott Community Park, 24550 W. Renwick Road and Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive
When: will begin at about 9:15 p.m. July 3

What: Patriotic Picnic
Where: Bott Community Park, 24550 W. Renwick Road and Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive
When: 6 p.m. July 3

What: Fireworks show
Where: Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road in Oswego
When: 9:30 p.m. July 4 (Rain day is July 5)

For the first time in two years, both the fireworks show and Plainfield Park District's Patriotic Picnic are returning. At the picnic, visitors will have plenty of activities to partake in, including Touch-A-Truck, inflatables and face painting, among other things.

For those who want to go to see fireworks on July 4 — rather than the night before — or perhaps go to two shows, Oswego is holding its fireworks show on the actual holiday. During the event in Oswego, traffic and parking restrictions will be in effect on streets surrounding the park before and right after the show, officials said. Full details on where to park can be found online.

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.