Fireworks Near Me: Shorewood's 4th of July 2021

SHOREWOOD, 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 Shorewood so you can start planning now.

The village of Shorewood does not have an annual 4th of July fireworks show. Shorewood's annual fireworks show takes place Aug. 7 during the annual Crossroads Fest, which is Aug. 6-8 at the 45-acre Cene's Four Seasons Park off Seil Road.

For years, many people in Shorewood have traveled to Joliet's Memorial Park to watch Joliet's annual 4th of July fireworks display. But that tradition has come to an end.

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.
City of Joliet officials told Patch on Friday that more details about the upcoming fireworks show at JJC will be revealed later this coming week

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.