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Find Fourth of July Fireworks in the Chicago Suburbs

We've got a rundown of some of the best spots to catch Fourth of July Fireworks in the area.

Lorraine Swanson contributed to this article 

Following is an alphabetized list of west suburban fireworks displays for July 3, July 4 and July 5, 2014.

Aurora

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When: 9:30 p.m. 

Where: RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway; and McCullough Park, Illinois Avenue at Lake Street

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More Information: City of Aurora website


Batavia

When: Savor-the-Flavor food vendors start serving at 5 p.m., show begins at 9:30 p.m. on July 4. 

Where: Engstrom Park, 326 Millview Drive, Batavia 

More information: 2014 Batavia Fireworks Fund website


Bolingbrook

When: 9:15 p.m., July 4

Where: Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive


Burr Ridge

When: 9:30 p.m. July 3

Where: Walker Park, 7425 S. Wolf Road

Details: $5 parking fee


Carol Stream

When: Dusk July 4

Where: Town Center, Lies Road and Gary Avenue


Clarendon Hills

When: Dusk July 4

Where: Prospect Park, 315 Chicago Ave.


Downers Grove/Woodridge

When: 9:30 p.m. July 4

Where: Zigfield Troy Golf, Lemont Road and 75th Street


Elgin

When: Fourth of July fireworks celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. with Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx, The Chicago 6 and fireworks. Those not wanting to go to the concert can watch the fireworks from Riverside Drive.

Where: 
Festival Park, 132 S Grove Ave. in Elgin

Cost: $5 for lawn seats

More Information: On the city of Elgin website

Glen Ellyn

When: Dusk, July 4

Where: Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road

Get More Details: Fourth of July Festivities Coming Soon to Glen Ellyn


LaGrange

When: Dusk, July 3

Where: LaGrange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave. Non-members can watch the display from Waiola Park, which is located between Stone and Waiola avenues along 47th Street in La Grange.



Lisle

When: Eyes To The Skies, 9:45 p.m. July 3, July 4 July 5

Where: 1925 Ohio St.


Lombard

When: Taste of Lombard Fireworks 9:30 p.m. July 4

Where: Madison Meadow Park, 600 East Madison St.


Naperville

When: Ribfest Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. July 4

Where: Knoch Park, 724 S. West St.

Get More Details: Get Ready for Ribfest, Fourth of July Fireworks


Oak Brook

When: Dusk July 3, following Taste of Oak Brook

Where: Polo Grounds, off of 31st Street between Spring and York Roads


Oak Park

When: Dusk July 4

Where: Oak Park-River Forest High School, 201 N. Scoville Ave.


Roselle

When: Dusk, July 3

Where: Lake Park High School, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

St. Charles

When: The celebration will include picnicking, mini-golfing, golfing, swimming, concessions, a special concert from 6 to 9:15 p.m. on July 4 and, of course, fireworks at dusk.

Where: Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Avenue in St. Charles

More Information: St. Charles Fireworks Display, Fourth of July Festivities


Summit

When: Split Decisions concert, 7 to 9 p.m.; fireworks, 9:15 p.m., JULY 3

Where: Summit Park District, 5700 Archer Road


Warrenville

When: 9:15 p.m. July 4

Where: Cerny Park, 3S258 Manning Avenue


Westmont

When: Dusk July 4

Where: Ty Warner Park, Plaza and Blackhawk Drive


Wheaton

When: Dusk July 3

Where: Graf Park, 1701 Manchester Park

Get More Details: Fourth of July Fireworks, Parade Coming Soon to Wheaton

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