Oswego July 4th Fireworks, Parades and More: 2018 Guide

OSWEGO, IL — It's almost time for the ultimate summer celebration: The 4th of July 2018 is this Wednesday, and area communities are gearing up for Independence Day celebrations, complete with fireworks, food, live music and more. Here's a look at how and when area towns are celebrating.

If we missed an event, be sure to let us know in the comments!

Oswego

• What: Independence Day Fireworks Show - Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and celebrate America's birthday with a dazzling fireworks display with your friends and family. Parking available at Prairie Point Park, Oswego High School, the Village of Oswego Public Works Facility and East View Academy.
• When: 9 p.m. July 4. Rain date is July 5.
• Where: Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road
• Cost: Free

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Yorkville

• What: Fourth of July Celebration
• When: Festivities start at 9 a.m. July 4 with a parade starting at Yorkville High School; Fireworks will begin at dusk from the corner of Route 47 and Countryside Parkway.
• Where: Main festivities at Town Square, 301 N. Bridge St.
• Cost: Free
• Schedule:
  • 9 a.m. Parade (lineup at 7:30 a.m.)
  • Noon - activities including children's foot races, rides, water fights and a performance by the Yorkville Community Band
  • 8 p.m. Yorkville Big Band performance
  • Dusk Fireworks
• Cost: Free (food and drinks available for purchase)

Naperville

• What: Ribfest fireworks: The annual fest — jam-packed with live music, a family fun area with carnival rides and, of course, award-winning ribs — starts off for the first time with fireworks on the first night.
• When: Dusk July 4
• Where: Knoch Park, 724 S. West St.
• Cost: Free South Park general admission to the fest after 5 p.m. July 4
• Sponsored by Meijer

Aurora

• What: 4th of July Celebration including performances by the American Legion Band, Fox Valley Orchestra, and free shuttles from 6 to 9 p.m. Coolers, food and drinks are welcome, but no alcohol.
• When: 3 p.m. July 4; fireworks at dusk
• Where: RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St.
• Cost: Free
• Schedule
  • 3 p.m. Park opens
  • Free park and ride shuttle service from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
  • 6:15 p.m. Music starts
  • Dusk - fireworks
  • Shuttles resume after fireworks with last departure at 11 p.m.

Plainfield

• What: Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks, featuring bike decorating and a bike parade, inflatables, face painting, touch-a-truck, military organizations, music, fireworks and more.
• When: 6 p.m. July 3; fireworks at dusk.
• Where: Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive
• Cost: Free (food and drinks available for purchase)
• Schedule:
  • 6 p.m. Raising of the Flag followed by decorating of bikes
  • 6:30 p.m. Kids’ Patriotic Bike Parade
  • 7 p.m. Dance Performance by Park District Dance Camps
  • 8:15 p.m. Inflatables and Games close
  • 8:30 p.m. Retire the Colors led by the American Legion.
  • 9 p.m./dusk Fireworks
• Sponsored by the Village of Plainfield (Park Partner), Plainfield Township (Activities Park Partner), NorthStar Credit Union, Plainfield (Activities Park Partner)

Plainfield

• What: Lakewood Falls Fireworks Show
• When: 9 p.m. June 30
• Where: Bruce Ponti Park, 13909 S. Budler Road
• Cost: Free

Bolingbrook

• What: All American Celebration with live music, food from local restaurants, a barbecue buffet, kids activities and more. Free shuttle pickup and drop off at Carlow Industrial Park and Plainfield East High School.
• When: 3 p.m. July 4
• Where: Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive
• Cost: Free (food and drinks available for purchase)
• Schedule:
  • 4 to 7 p.m.: Barbecue buffet in main ballroom ($25 for adult non-members, $19 for child non-members)
  • 5:30 p.m. The Boy Band
  • 7:45 p.m. ARRA (classic rock cover band)
  • 9:25 p.m. National Anthem followed by fireworks presented by Village of Bolingbrook and Mayor Roger C. Claar

Joliet

• What: Independence Celebration and Fireworks featuring food and brews, live music and more.
• When: 6 to 10 p.m. July 3; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
• Where: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. at Bluff Street
• Cost: Free (food and drinks available for purchase)

Joliet

• What: July 4 Celebration
• When: 9:20 p.m. July 4 (gates open at 6 p.m.)
• Where: Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St.
• Cost: Free

Romeoville

• What: Independence Day Celebration, featuring activities, food, live music and fireworks.
• When: 6 p.m. July 3
• Where: Deer Crossing Park (activities, food and live music), 1050 W. Romeo Road and Village Park, 900 W. Romeo Road (fireworks show)
• Cost: Free (food and drinks available for purchase)
• Schedule:
  • 6 p.m. The Ron Burgundys
  • 7:30 p.m. Wedding Banned
  • 9:30 p.m. Fireworks
• Sponsored by Romeoville Toyota (major event sponsorship); Bath Planet, Lacey's Place and Chiro One Wellness Center (community sponsorships)

Morris

• What: Grundy County Fair fireworks: Admission is free for the fireworks, but there are fees for some events/activities at the fair, which features rides, games, livestock demonstrations/judging, Magic Matt's Family Fun Show, eating contests, street stock racing and more.
• When: 7:30 p.m. July 2 Grandstand Show & Fireworks – live music from the Ethan Bell Band followed by fireworks
• Where: Grundy County Fairgrounds, 8890 Route 47
• Cost: Free

Channahon

• What: Independence Day Celebration featuring a "freedom parade" with kids, pets and bikes, a foam pit, sand art, inflatables, face-painting, live music from the Sushi Roll Band, dodge ball, concessions, drinks and an after-fireworks party until 10:30 p.m.
• When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 4
• Where: Community Park, 23304 W. McClintock Road
• Cost: Free admission (concessions by Pam's Academy of Dance and Taco Burrito King available for purchase)
• Schedule:
  • 5:30 p.m. Foam pit, sand art, inflatables, face painting, Freedom Parade decorating, concert in the park with Sushi Roll
  • 6 p.m. Freedom Parade
  • 7 p.m. Dodge ball tournament at tennis courts
  • 9:15 p.m. Fireworks by Fire Alarm Fireworks Co.

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