IL 4th Of July: Where Fireworks Are Happening, Where They're Not

ILLINOIS — It's been a year for the record books — nothing is quite the same as it used to be thanks to the coronavirus pandemic — and the Fourth of July is shaping up to be no exception. In a year when birthday parties and graduations became car parades, and family dinners happened more often over Zoom than in person, Independence Day celebrations aren't quite what they were in years past.

This year, 4th of July falls on Saturday, but some celebrations were scheduled for July 3. And while we can still celebrate with backyard barbecues, some communities have canceled their fireworks shows and celebrations. Others — including Mokena, Yorkville, Bridgeview, Joliet, Naperville and Orland Park — are still planning to host fireworks, and Romeoville is planning three simultaneous fireworks displays so all residents can see the show show from the comfort of their own yards.

As of Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service was predicting a daytime high of 90 degrees on July 4 and a low chance of precipitation. This week will also be a hot one, with the heat index potentially exceeding 100 degrees.

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Scroll down to see which towns are having fireworks as usual this 4th of July or July 3 and which have called it off. If you do go see fireworks, please practice social distancing — and in scenarios where you can't, wear a mask or face covering.

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» CITY OF CHICAGO

Canceled — Navy Pier's usual 4th of July fireworks display was called off, along with its Wednesday and Saturday fireworks shows.

» COOK COUNTY

Crestwood

Canceled

Chicago Heights

Canceled

Evergreen Park

Third of July parade and fireworks canceled, but you can enjoy the fireworks from your car at SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in nearby Bridgeview. Gates open at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Come early to get a spot. Bring your own snacks and beverages (no concessions)

Lemont

Independence Day Extravaganza canceled, but there will be a "America's Birthday Parade — Bringing the Red, White and Blue to You" parade through town from 6 to 9 p.m. July 3. Parade route TBA

Niles

Niles 4th of July Parade and fireworks canceled for the first time in 50 years

Oak Lawn

July 4th Party In The Park canceled

Oak Forest

Annual Oak Fest 2020 canceled; 4th of July fireworks canceled

Oak Park

July 4 Parade and fireworks canceled

Orland Park

Independence Day Celebration is still happening with modifications
July 4: Concert at 7:15 p.m. featuring Gone 2 Paradise band followed by fireworks
Centennial Park, 15600 West Ave.

Palatine

Jaycees Hometown Fest canceled; fireworks canceled

Palos

Independence Day Celebration and fireworks canceled

Tinley Park

4th of July Celebration and fireworks canceled

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» WILL COUNTY

Beecher

Canceled

Bolingbrook

4th of July Drive-Up Fireworks
July 4: Drive-up fireworks are happening at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, after dusk. The All American Festival is canceled. Guests should maintain social distancing and watch the display from their vehicles; parking available in parking lots near the golf club and on the street.

Channahon

Independence Day Celebration canceled

Frankfort

Fourth of July Celebration canceled

Lockport

July 3 Fireworks canceled

Joliet

Joliet's 74th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show - fireworks happening but modified; no one allowed in the stadium
July 4: Fireworks at dusk, around 9:15 p.m. Parking details TBA.
Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

Bicentennial Park July 3 Independence Celebration and Fireworks canceled

Mokena

Mokena 4th of July parade canceled; fireworks still happening
July 4: Fireworks at dusk, limited in-person attendance allowed as well as a video stream
Ozinga Bros. property, 19001 Old Lagrange Road

New Lenox

Independence Day Celebration canceled; parade honoring military, first responders, health care workers, teachers and essential workers is scheduled for 11 a.m. July 4

Plainfield

Patriotic Picnic & Fireworks canceled

Romeoville

July 3 Fireworks Shows
July 3: The village will host three separate fireworks displays from different locations so residents can watch from home. Shows start at 9:30 p.m.

» DuPAGE COUNTY

Downers Grove/Woodridge/Darien

4th of July Parade and Fireworks canceled

Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn's 4th of July Parade and Fireworks canceled

Naperville

Fireworks from 9 to 10:30 p.m. July 4 from Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. Guests can watch from the field while social distancing or remain in their cars. Additional parking will be available at Neuqua Valley High School, 3220 Cedar Glade Drive.

Lisle

Eyes To The Skies Festival canceled
July 4: Parade at 10 a.m. starting at Kennedy Junior High School

Oak Brook

Taste of Oak Brook canceled

St. Charles

Independence Day Festivities canceled

Wheaton

Independence Day Celebration canceled

» FOX RIVER VALLEY

Aurora

Aurora’s Fourth Of July Celebration canceled

Batavia

Batavia's 4th of July Sky Concert canceled

Oswego

Independence Day Fireworks happening with social distancing in place
July 4: 9 p.m.
Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road in Oswego

Yorkville

July 4th Fireworks and Neighborhood Parades
July 4: fireworks at dusk from the corner of Route 47 and Countrywide Parkway
Anyone can participate in vehicle parades. See this story for route information.

» NORTH SHORE

Evanston

Evanston 4th of July canceled; celebrations moved online. Livestream celebrations will feature contests, contributions and a concert.

Deerfield

Deerfield Family Days, fireworks canceled

Glencoe

July 4th Celebration canceled, some events happening online

Glenview

Glenview 4th of July Celebration canceled, but a Reverse Parade is happening at Community Park West as well as a 4th of July Bell Ringing

Highland Park

4th of July Parade and Celebration canceled, but some virtual events are happening online

Lake Forest

Lake Forest Festival & Fireworks canceled but a home decorating contest is happening

Northbrook

Northbrook 4th of July fireworks are rescheduled for September.

Skokie

Skokie's Independence Day Parade & 3D Fireworks Festival canceled

Winnetka

Fourth of July Parade and Fourthfest canceled

» LAKE COUNTY

Barrington

Barrington 4th of July Fest canceled

Buffalo Grove

Independence Day Fireworks canceled

Gurnee

July 4th Fest at Six Flags is canceled and the park is temporarily closed

Lake Zurich

4th of July Celebration canceled

Libertyville

Libertyville Village Band and Fireworks canceled

Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills Fourth of July Parade and fireworks canceled. All Vernon Hills summer events are canceled for 2020.

» McHenry County

Cary

Cary Summer Celebration Fireworks canceled

Crystal Lake

Lakeside Festival, Fireworks Show in Crystal Lake canceled

Huntley

Fireworks show rescheduled to Sept. 5

The information compiled in this list was sourced from municipal and park district calendars and websites. FireworksInIllinois.com was also used for reference.