Yorkville Fireworks: 4th Of July Celebration Guide

YORKVILLE, IL —July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find some patriotic events going on near you. We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Yorkville.

Yorkville Trash Pickup Delayed, City Closed 4th Of July

There's a 30 percent chance of storms Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. A high of 89 degrees is forecast during the day, but it's expected to cool down at night.

Here's what's in store this 4th of July in Yorkville:

• What: Yorkville's 4th of July Celebration includes a parade, water fights, foot races, rides and live music from the Yorkville Community Band
• Where: The parade steps off from Yorkville High School before the fun moves to Town Square, 301 N. Bridge St.
• When: Parade at 9 a.m., activities start at noon, firework at dusk Thursday, July 4
• Schedule of events:
  • 9 a.m.: Parade steps off from Yorkville High School
  • Noon: Kids' activities begin at Town Square, including children's foot races, rides, water fights and a performance by the Yorkville Community Band
  • 8 p.m.: Performance by the Yorkville Big Band at Larson-Nelson Funeral Home
  • Dusk: Fireworks begin

Food and drink will be available for purchase during the festivities. You can take a look at the parade route here:

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Want more fireworks and fun? Here's what's happening in these nearby towns for the 4th of July (click for full details):

• Romeoville Independence Day Celebration - July 3
• Plainfield Patriotic Picnic & Fireworks - July 3
• Independence Celebration & Fireworks featuring Cadillac Groove - July 3, Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St.
• Joliet July 4 Celebration - July 4, Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St.
• Bolingbrook 4th of July All American Celebration - July 4