New Location For This Year's Fireworks In St. Charles

ST. CHARLES, IL — This year's Fourth of July fireworks in St. Charles will be shot off from Langum Park following recommendations made to the St. Charles Park District by emergency responders.

“The recommendation was not made without heavy consideration of the historical significance of Boy Scout Island and Pottawatomie Park," said Rich Clark, commander for the St. Charles Police Department. “After careful examination of Pottawatomie Park, it was evident that the recommended change was necessary in order to deploy and utilize emergency responders in the best way to better ensure the safety of the public.”

Fireworks will be launched at dusk on July 4 at Langum Park, which is located at 7th and Madison avenues in downtown St. Charles. The location will allow residents to still be able to view the fireworks from the Fox River, Pottawatomie Park and the surrounding downtown area.

“With a large-scale event like the July 4th Fireworks, safety is our number one priority when determining site plan approval, evacuation plans, emergency response, and other security measures," said Jim Keegan, police chief for the St. Charles Police Department. "The evaluation of all of those factors coupled with discussions with both the Park District and the fireworks vendor, led the Police Department to recommend this alternative plan.”

Prior to the fireworks, there are activities planned on July 4 at Pottawatomie Park and Mt. St. Mary Park. The full schedule can be found on the St. Charles Park District website.