Many of Chicago's suburbs are celebrating the state's reopening with the return of July 4 fireworks displays and Fourth of July celebration. Find where to watch Fourth of July fireworks near you in the list below.
This list will continue to be updated.
Cook County:
Arlington Heights:
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- On July 3, you can watch fireworks at Arlington Park.
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Bridgeview:
- Bridgeview Park District fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
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Bartlett:
- The Bartlett fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. on July 2. They will be located at the Community Park as part of the Fourth of July festival.
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Des Plaines:
- The Des Plaines firework show will be displayed at Oakton Community College at 9:30 p.m. on July 2.
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Evanston:
- Evanston's fireworks show was canceled, but they are holding a virtual celebration.
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Glencoe:
- In lieu of a July 4 fireworks show, Glencoe welcomes everyone to the “Summer’s Last Blast” event on Friday, Sept. 3 featuring live music by The Empty Pockets and a fireworks show at Lakefront Park.
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Lyons:
- The Fourth of July fireworks display will be launched at Veterans Park at dusk after the Party in the Park. The Party in the Park will begin at 6 p.m.
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Schaumburg:
- Schaumburg fireworks will be launched after games at Boomer Stadium on July 3 and 4.
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Wilmette:
- Wilmette's firework show will begin at 9:30 p.m. on July 3 at Gillson Park.
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Lake County:
Lake Zurich:
- After its family day celebration, visitors can watch the fireworks in Lake Zurich over the lake around 9:15 p.m. at Paulus Park.
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Zion:
- The fireworks show has been canceled due to current COVID-19 guidelines and event planning necessities. However, they hope to have a fireworks show later this summer that would give the community an opportunity to come together safely.
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Lake Forest:
- Lake Forest fireworks are scheduled at 9:31 p.m. on July 4 at Deerpath Community Park.
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Waukegan:
- Fireworks in Waukegan will be launched at 9 p.m. at Waukegan Harbor & Marina.
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Round Lake:
- Round Lake fireworks will be launched at Round Lake Area Park District on July 3.
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Mchenry County:
Crystal Lake:
- As a part of the Lakeside Festival, Crystal Lake fireworks will be displayed at the Dole Mansion and Lakeside Arts Park on July 4.
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Huntley:
- Huntley fireworks will be displayed at Deicke Park at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.
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Lake in the Hills:
- Fireworks will be displayed early on June 26. They will begin at 9:30 p.m. at Meadowdale Park/Shopping Center.
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Woodstock:
- Fireworks will begin at dusk at Emricson Park.
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Kane County:
Aurora:
- Independence Day Fireworks display will be on Friday, July 2, in downtown Aurora. Best viewing will be located at RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park.
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Batavia:
- July 4th Sky Concert Fireworks will be at Engstrom Park.
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Elgin:
- Elgin is presenting a Fourth of July fireworks display at Festival Park on July 4 between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.
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Dekalb County:
Dekalb:
- Dekalb fireworks begin at 9 p.m. at Hopkins Park on July 4.
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DuPage County:
Elk Grove:
- Elk Grove will host a fireworks display on July 4 at Elk Grove Park.
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Naperville:
- Fireworks will light up the sky on July 4 at Frontier Park in south Naperville.
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Downers Grove:
- Downers Grove will host a July 4 firework display at 75th Street and Lemont Road at 9:30 p.m.
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Glen Ellyn:
- Glen Ellyn's fireworks display will be held at Lake Ellyn on July 4.
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Wheaton
- Wheaton will display their firework show at Graf Park on July 3.
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LaSalle County:
Ottawa:
- The fireworks show will return to Ottawa Township High School on July 4. They can also be seen along the Illinois and Fox rivers. The fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. On July 3, Skydive Chicago will offer their firework show beginning at dusk.
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Kendall County:
Oswego:
- On July 4, the firework display can be watched from Prairie Point Park at 9 p.m.
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Yorkville:
- Fireworks begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Pkwy on July 3.
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Grundy County:
Morris:
- The Grundy County Fair will host its firework show on July 3.
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Will County:
New Lenox:
- The firework display will begin at 9:30 p.m. at the Village Commons.
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Lockport:
- Independence Day fireworks will be launched around 8:30 p.m. on July 3 at Dellwood Park.
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Romeoville:
- There will be three simultaneous shows at 9:30 p.m. on July 3. They will be located at Lukancic, Volunteer Park and Discovery Park.
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Mokena:
- The 4th of July fireworks begin at dusk on July 4. The display will be seen from the Ozinga Bros. property, just north of the Hickory Creek Metra lot.
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Joliet:
- Joliet will have its 4th of July fireworks show at Joliet Junior College's main campus off Houbolt Road. The show begins at dusk.
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Bolingbrook:
- The 4th of July fireworks will be displayed at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Parking will begin at 6 p.m. with remote parking and viewing encouraged.
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Kankakee County:
Kankakee:
- Kankakee’s firework display will be at Kankakee Community College on July 4.
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