Fireworks Near Me: Joliet’s 4th Of July 2021

JOLIET, IL — Coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country while the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, which means there is even more reason to celebrate this Independence Day. July 4 is almost here, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Joliet so you can start planning now.

Of noteworthy importance, this marks the first time Joliet will no longer hold its annual 4th of July fireworks show at the Joliet Park District's Memorial Stadium property on Jefferson Street. That's because the park district installed FieldTurf on all its softball fields behind the Memorial Stadium, and the park district does not want to have the expensive fields ruined by burning embers from any fireworks.

Joliet's annual 4th of July fireworks show is being relocated to the Joliet Junior College campus off Houbolt Road where there is substantial parking to accommodate thousands of vehicles.

Also of note: Joliet will not be having its annual July 3rd fireworks show at the Bicentennial Park overlooking the Des Plaines River next month.

City officials said they canceled the Bicentennial Park fireworks show several months ago while there was still too much uncertainty about crowd sizes and social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Joliet's city manager Jim Capparelli has said he fully expects to bring back the Bicentennial Park fireworks show in 2022.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Joliet:

July 4 Festivities

What: Joliet's 4th of July fireworks show

Where: Joliet Junior College main campus off Houbolt Road

When: fireworks begin at dusk (about 9 p.m.)

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.