Seasonal & Holidays
Winnetka 4th of July 2017 Fireworks And Parade
Find fireworks displays across the North Shore and the Chicagoland area with our guide.
Ready for Independence Day? The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and we've got a complete list of area fireworks for the nation’s 241st birthday. Some of the events listed below include celebrations extending throughout the day, while others focus fully on fireworks after dusk.
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE - 10:00 AM
Begins at Elm Street & Glendale Avenue and heads east to the Village Green
Watch and support local organizations and your fellow neighbors as they march in Winnetka's Annual Fourth of July Parade along with Orchestras, Pipe Bands, Dixieland Bands, jugglers, Uncle Sam on stilts and so much more! The parade steps off from the intersection of Elm Street and Glendale Avenue and heads east through town all the way to the Village Green. Family, friends and anyone in between are welcome to be a part of this patriotic event.
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EVENTS ON THE GREEN - 11:00 AM
The Village Green - 525 Maple Street, Winnetka
After the parade, join us at the Village Green for the traditional flag-raising ceremony, children's flag parade and family races. Compete for the coveted family trophy and let the bragging rights begin
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FOURTHFEST - 6:00 pm
Duke Childs Field - 1321 Willow Road, Winnetka
Come celebrate our nation's birthday at the Winnetka Park District's annual Fourthfest at Duke Childs Field. Bring dinner or purchase food while you enjoy music, food and children's activities prior to the most spectacular fireworks on the North Shore! A multitude of attractions and entertainment will be there including face-painters, balloonists, moon walks, a giant slide and so much more.
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Games/Inflatables/Rides: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Generation Concert: 7:00 - 9:15 pm
(Concert Partner: BMO Harris Bank)
Jesse White Tumblers: 8:00 pm
Fireworks: 9:20 pm
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For more information visit the Winnetka Park District website; or call (847) 501-2040.
- July 4 festivities include parade, talent show and live music.
- Lakefront Park, Glencoe
- Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
- July 3, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Gillson Park, Wilmette
- Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
- July 4, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
- Deerpath Community Park, Lake Forest
- 9:40 PM Fireworks display follows performance by ex-Foreigner signer Lou Gramm
- July 4, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Following Fourth Fest)
- Wolters Field, Highland Park
- 9:30 p.m. Fireworks display. (Alcohol is prohibited and ttendees are not permitted on the Highland Park Country Club grounds for the fireworks show.)
- July 3, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Brickyards Park, Deerfield
- 9:15 p.m. Fireworks display follows a silent auction as part of Deerfield Family Days.
- July 4, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Clark Street Beach, Evanston
- 9:30 p.m. Lakefront fireworks show follows twilight concert.
- July 4, concert begins at 7 p.m.
- Gallery Park, Glenview
- Fireworks set from the middle of Lake Glenview, viewing areas to the west, south and north of the lake.
- July 4, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (concludes five-day Morton Grove Days festival)
- American Legion Memorial Civic Center, Morton Grove
- 9:45 p.m. fireworks follow live music.
- July 4, approximately 9:30 p.m.
- Meadowhill Park and Techny Prairie Park and Fields, Northbrook
- Fireworks follow afternoon parades at dusk.
- July 4, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Niles West High School, Skokie
- 3-D Fireworks follow parade and 6:30 p.m. concert. (First 10,000 patrons receive free 3-D glasses.)
Looking for fireworks displays beyond the North Shore?
Check out the Patch Guide to Chicago Fireworks or the following listings for fireworks displays in the rest of Chicagoland, sorted by County.
LAKE COUNTY
- Grayslake Family Picnic & Fireworks
- Dusk on July 1
- Central Park, 100 Library Lane
- July 4th Fest at Six Flags
- Fireworks at dusk on July 2, 3, and 4
- Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway
- 4th of July Celebration
- Fireworks at about 9:15 p.m. July 4
- Paulus Park
- Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. on July 4
- Butler Lake Park, 500 Lake St. in Libertyville
- Vernon Hills Fourth of July Parade
- Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway in Vernon Hills
- Fireworks at Dusk
- July 4
- Barrington High School, 616 W Main St. in Barrington
COOK COUNTY
June Fireworks
- June 24, 9:30 p.m.
- Kelly Park, 16553 Haven Ave.
- Party in the Park, fireworks
- June 30, events begin at 6 p.m. (food fest, beer garden, games, bouncy house, live music); fireworks, 9:30 p.m.
- Memorial Park, 14500 S. Sawyer Ave.
- Thunder Over Midlothian
July Fireworks
- July 1, 9:30 p.m.
- Michael Looney Park, 77th Street and Narragansett East
- Burbank Park Independence Day Celebration
- July 3, entertainment 6 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
- Bloom Township High School’s North Field, 101 W 10th St.
- July 3, gates open at 6 p.m.; fireworks following Disney movie in the ballpark at 8 p.m.
- Standard Bank Stadium/Windy City Thunderbolts, 14011 Kenton Ave.
- Sparks in the Park. Fans are welcome to walk onto the field and enjoy a picnic in the park.
- July 3, Parade down 95th Street at 6 p.m., fireworks around 9 p.m.
- Duffy Park, 92nd and Millard
- Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
- July 3, 9 p.m.
- Bridgeview Park District, 8100 S Beloit
- Bridgeview July 3 Celebration
- July 3, 9:15 p.m.
- Memorial Park, 76th Ave. and College Drive. Fireworks over Lake Katherine.
- July 3, fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
- Summit Park, 5700 S. Archer Ave.
- July 4, evening entertainment 8:15 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
- Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave.
- July 4, at dusk
- 159th Street and Central Avenue
- Oak Fest 30th Anniversary
- July 4, 9:15 p.m.
- Centennial Park, 15600 West Avenue
- Run Forrest Run concert at 7:15 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- July 4, 9:15 p.m.
- McCarthy Park, 16801 S 80th Ave. in Tinley Park
- Red, White & Boom 4th of July Celebration 4:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
WILL COUNTY
June Fireworks
- June 22, 9:30 p.m.
- Township Sports Fields, 14354 W. 151st Street
- Homer Community Fest
July Fireworks
- July 1, fireworks at dusk
- Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St.
- July 1, at dusk
- Bruce Ponti Park, 13909 S Budler Road
- Lakewood Falls Fireworks Show
- July 3, at dusk
- Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Dr.
- Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks
- July 3, 9:30 p.m.
- Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Road
- Independence Day Celebration
- July 3, fireworks at dusk
- Dellwood Park, 18th and Lawrence
- Summer Fireworks Show
- July 3, 2 to 10 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
- Lemont Park District’s Centennial Campus, 16028 127th Street
- Independence Day Extravaganza
- July 4, fireworks 9:25 p.m.
- Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive
- July 4, approx. 9 p.m.
- Main Park, Nebraska Street in Frankfort
- Fourth of July celebration. Gates open at 5 p.m.; fireworks, approx. 9:15 p.m.
- July 4
- Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road
- Mokena 4th of July Parade “Celebrating Our Milestones” will start at 10 a.m. Celebration follows at Main Park.
- July 4, 9:30 p.m.
- Firemen's Park, 673 Penfield St
- Beecher Fourth Of July
McHENRY COUNTY
Cary
- Cary Summer Celebration
- Fireworks at dusk on June 30
- Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road
Crystal Lake
- Lakeside Festival
- When: June 29 through July 2
- Where: The festival is held on the grounds of the historic Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, featuring live music, a carnival, parade, food and much more.
- Cost for admission is $5 and kids 12 and under are free.
- Lakeside Festival Fireworks, July 3 at dusk
- Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive in Crystal Lake
KANE & KENDALL COUNTIES
Aurora
- Fourth Of July Parade
- 10 a.m. July 4
- Stepping off from River and Benton streets
- Fourth of July Fireworks
- About 9:30 p.m. July 4
- RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway St. in Aurora
Batavia:
- Batavia’s 4th of July Sky Concert
- 9:30 p.m. on July 4
- 326 Millview Drive, Batavia
Oswego
- Independence Day Fireworks
- 9:30 p.m. July 4
- Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road in Oswego
St. Charles
- July 4th Fireworks
- Fireworks at dusk July 4
- Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Avenue in St. Charles
Yorkville
- 2016 City of Yorkville July 4th Celebration
- Parade at 9 a.m. July 4
- Fireworks at dusk
- Town Square, 301 N. Bridge in Yorkville
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