Biggest Chicagoland fireworks show in 2013 is at Arlington Park Racetrack in Arlington Heights.
THURSDAY Special July 4 Racing/Chicagoland’s Largest Fireworks Display
Join Arlington Park for a fun filled July 4th featuring racing, music and and fireworks. Live racing will begin later in the day than normal (Special Post time 3:00 p.m./Gates open at 1:00 p.m.) followed by Chicagoland’s major fireworks display for an Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. Celebrate July 4th Fireworks and Horse racing at Arlington. See Arlingtonpark.com/tickets/fireworks for latest details.
Missing the fireworks at Arlington Park? Mount Prospect has fireworks at Melas Park [MAP/SAT] at dusk on Thursday July 4 AND Sunday July 7, 2013. And Wheeling fireworks are back this year on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, or see more nearby at Palatine on Friday and Schaumburg at a Boomers night game on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. See the full Chicagoland Fireworks Schedule List below. Note also that Bolingbrook’s fireworks begins with singing of the National Anthem by Mr. Jim Cornelison from the Chicago Blackhawks at 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2013.
Fireworks in Chicagoland at dusk …
Antioch Thursday July 4, 2013 at 930pm
Williams Park [Zip Code 60002]
847-395-1000
Arlington Heights Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Arlington Park Racetrack [Zip Code 60004, 60005]
847-385-7500
arlingtonpark.com
Aurora and North Aurora Fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013 at 930 pm
[Zip Code 60504, 60505]
View from three locations …
Wilder Promenade
McCullough Park
RiverEdge Park
630-264-INFO
aurora-il.org
Barrington fireworks Thursday July 4, 2013 at dusk
Barrington High School [Zip Code 60010]
847-304-3400
barrington4thofJuly.com
Bartlett Fireworks Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9:30pm
Apple Orchard Park [Zip Code 60103]
Stearns and S Bartlett Rd
630-200-0217
Bartlett Fourth of July Committee
village.bartlett.il.us
Batavia Fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9:30pm
Engstrom Park [Zip Code 60510]
630-879-7134
www.bataviafireworks.org
Bensenville Fireworks
Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9:30pm
Redmond Park [Zip Code 60105, 60106, 60399]
630-594-1190
Bensenville
MORE LISTINGS BELOW …
VIDEO: Fireworks at Arlington Park … more listings below.
Berwyn
NO FIREWORKS
708-788-2660
Blue Island
NO FIREWORKS
708-597-8603
Bolingbrook — Thursday July 4, 2013
Bolingbrook Golf Club
2001 Rodeo Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60490
bolingbrook.com
In Bolingbrook, National Anthem sung by Mr. Jim Cornelison from the Chicago Blackhawks at 9:15 p.m.
Buffalo Grove — Thursday July 4, 2013 — as always!
Rotary Village Green, Lake Cook Road & Raupp Blvd [Zip Code 60089]
847-459-2500
vbg.org
Burbank Fireworks — June 29, 2013 at 9:30pm
Michael Looney Park
77th & Naragansett [Zip Code 60459]
708-599-2070
burbankparkdistrict.org
Calumet City Fireworks — Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 9:30 pm
TF North High School (Thornton Fractional North HS)
755 Pulaski Road, Calumet City [Zip Code 60409]
708-862-6443
Calumet City Park District
Carol Stream Fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9:30pm
Carol Stream Town Center
Gary Ave & Lies Road [Zip Code 60188]
630-665-7050
carolstream.org
Cary Fireworks — Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary [Zip Code 60013]
carypark.com
847-639-6100
Chicago at Navy Pier Fireworks — Summmer fireworks Wednesdays, Saturdays
9:30 p.m. Wednesday July 3, 2013
9:30 p.m. Thursday July 4, 2013
10:15 p.m. Saturday July 6, 2013
Crown Point, Indiana Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at dusk
Lake County Fairgrounds [Zip Code 46307]
219-662-3290
cpjuly4.com
Crystal Lake Fireworks — Sunday, July 7, 2013
Over the lake at Crystal Lake [Zip Code 60014]
crystallake.org
Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce
815-459-0680
Deerfield Fireworks — Wednesday July 3, 2013
Brickyards Park, Pfingsten Road and Fountain View Dr, Deerfield, IL
visitlakecounty.org/event_details.cfm?EventID=8877
Des Plaines — no fireworks
Dolton — no fireworks
Elgin — Partnering with Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park and Hanover Township at Sears Center
Northwest Fourth-Fest — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Sears Center — I-90 at Route 59
Elk Grove Village fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013
Lions Park, Lions Drive & Elk Grove Boulevard at Dusk
200 Rev Morrison Blvd [Zip Codes 60007, 60009, 60143]
847-439-3900
elkgrove.com
elkgrovelionsclub.org
Evanston Fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013
Clark Street Beach [Zip Codes 60201, 60202, 60203, 60204, 60208, 60209]
847-637-5236
evanston4th.org
Evergreeen Park Fireworks — Wednesday July 3, 2013
Duffy Park
92nd & Ridgeway [Zip Code 60805]
708-422-1551
evergreenpakr-ill.com
Fox Lake Fireworks Saturday July 6, 2013 at 9pm
Chain-O-Lakes Fireworks
Also festival …
Lakefront Park (71 Nippersink Blvd.) [Zip Code 60020]
847-587-2151
www.foxlake.org
keepthesparkalive.com
Fox River Grove — Saturday, July 6, 2013 at dusk
Picnic Grove Park [Zip Code 60021]
847-649-3170
www.foxrivergrove.org
Frankfort Fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9pm
Main Park
400 N Nebraska Street [Zip Code 60423]
815-469-9400
Frankfort Park District
Glen Ellyn Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Lake Ellyn Park, Lenox Rd and Lindens St, Glen Ellyn [Zip Code 60137]
glenellyn4thofjuly.com
Glencoe Fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9pm
Glencoe Beach
Longwood Ave and Hazel Ave [Zip Code 60022, 60093]
847-835-3030
www.glencoeparkdistrict.com
Glenview Fireworks Twilight Show — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 7:30pm
Glenview Park Golf Club
800 Shermer Road [Zip Code 60025, 60026]
847-724-5670
www.glenviewparks.org
Great Lakes Naval Station fireworks —
CANCELLED FOR 2013 due Federal Budget Constraints
LAST YEAR WAS …
July 3 (11PM) and July 4 (9:30PM)
Ross Field at the Great Lakes Naval Base Sheridan Rd
Great Lakes, IL [Zip Code 60088]
facebook.com/GreatLakes4thofJuly
Harvey — no fireworks
Hawthorn Woods Fireworks — Wednesday July 3, 2013
Community Park, 42 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods
visitlakecounty.org/event_details.cfm?EventID=9374
Hazel Crest Fireworks —
NO INFO THIS YEAR …
Traditionally has been on Saturday before July 4th.
Oak Hill West Park
171st and California [Zip Code 60429]
708-335-0355
www.hazelcrestpark.org
Highland Park Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:15pm
Wolters Field
1080 Park Avenue West [Zip Code 60035, 60037]
847-432-0800
www.cityhpil.com
Hoffman Estates Fireworks — Partnering with Elgin, Hanover Park and Hanover Township at Sears Center [Zip Code 60010, 60067, 60169, 60173, 60192, 60194, 60195]
847-882-9100
Northwest Fourth-Fest — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Sears Center — I-90 at Route 59
Huntley Fireworks — Saturday, August 31, 2013 at dusk
Date moved to Labor Day weekend THIS YEAR because of heavy construction at the
Interchange and roadwork taking place on Freeman Road.
Prime Outlet Huntley Outlet Center [Zip Code 60142]
847-669-9600
www.huntley.il.us
Itasca fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 dusk
Hamilton Lakes
Thorndale Ave and Rte 53 [Zip Code 60143]
630-773-2257
www.itasca.com
Joliet Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at dusk
NOT CONFIRMED — NO INFO Taste of Joliet ends June 30, 2013.
Joliet Memorial Stadium
815-724-3700 [Zip Codes 60431, 60432, 60433, 60434, 60435, 60436, 60586]
www.cityofjoliet.info
Johnsburg Fireworks — Saturday, July 6, 2013
Pistakee Bay Fireworks
Oak Park Lounge, 801 W. Oak Grove Road, Johnsburg [Zip Codes 60050, 60051]
815-385-9872.
Johnsburg Oak Park Lounge Facebook
Lake Forest Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:30pm
Deerpath Park [Zip Code 60045]
847-234-2600
www.cityoflakeforest.com
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Fireworks — Wednesday July 3, 2013 AND Thursday July 4, 2013
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Highways 12 & 50, Lake Geneva [Zip Code 50012]
262-248-8811 or grandgeneva.com
Family Fireworks Tour-Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Wednesday, July 03, 2013 to Thursday, July 04, 2013
7:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Surprise your guests with a front row seat to fantastic fireworks on Geneva Lake! Watch the fireworks from the water.
– Wednesday, July 3, 7:30pm-10:00pm. aboard the Walworth, live music with Big Al Wetzel,(Lake Geneva Country Club fireworks)
-Wednesday, July 3, 7:45pm-10:15pm, aboard the Duchess, (Lake Geneva Country Club fireworks)
-Thursday, July 4, 7:30pm-10:15pm., aboard the Lady of the Lake (Fontana fireworks)
Contact the Lake Geneva Cruise Line for reservations, 262-248-6206. Boats will sell out.
Lake Station, Indiana Fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013 at dusk
Riverview Park [Zip Code 46405]
219-962-2081
www.lakestation.in.gov
http://www.lakestation.in.gov/parks.html
Lake Zurich Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:15pm
Paulus Park [Zip Code 60047]
847-438-5146
www.volz.org
Lansing Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Lan-Oak Park
180th & Arcadia St [Zip Code 60438]
708-474-8552
www.lanoakparkdistrict.org
Libertyville Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at dusk
Butler Lake park [Zip Code 60048]
847-362-2430
www.libertyville.com
Lake County Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau Event …
Lisle Fireworks — Eyes to the Skies
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 9:45pm
Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:45pm
Friday, July 5, 2013 at 9:45 p.m.
Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 9:45 p.m.
Lisle Community Park [Zip Code 60532]
630-769-1000
www.eyestotheskies.org
Lincolnshire Fireworks, Thursday July 4, 2013 at dusk
Spring Lake Park near Lincolnshire Mariott Resort [Zip Code 60069]
847-793-2409
www.village.lincolnshire.il.us
Lockport — Fireworks —
No CONFIRMATION of EVENT or Cancellation on website …
LAST YEAR WAS …
Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 9:00pm – 9:30pm
Dellwood Park [Zip Code 60441]
815-838-0549
www.lockportpark.org
Lombard Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Taste of Lombard
Madison Meadow Park, 600 East Madison Street, Lombard, IL [Zip Code 60148]
tasteoflombard.com/fireworks.html
McHenry Fireworks —
NO CONFIRMATION OF EVENT OR CANCELLATION ONLINE
Last year was Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Petersen Park on McCullom Lake Road, McHenry [Zip Code 60050, 60051]
815-363-2100 or mchenryjaycees.org
THEN NEXT WEEKEND in McHenry Fiesta Day — mchenryfiestadays.com
Mokena Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at dusk – 10pm
Main Park [Zip Code 60448]
708-479-1020
www.mokena.org
Mount Prospect fireworks at Melas Park Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday July 7, 2013 at 9:30 p.m. [Zip Codes 60056, 60057, 60058]
Mount Prospect official website …
Morton Grove Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at dusk
Harrer Park [Zip Code 60053, 60054, 60055]
847-965-7447
www.mortongroveil.org
http://www.mortongroveil.org/resident/MortonGroveDays.asp
Naperville Fireworks/Naperville Ribfest — Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9:30 p.m.
Knock Park 812 S West St, Naperville, IL [Zip Code 60563]
ribfest.net
facebook.com/ribfestnaperville
Northbrook Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 8:45PM (NOT CONFIRMED)
Velodrome (Maple Ave. just west of Waukeegan Rd.) [Zip Code 60062, 60065]
847-272-5050
www.northbrook.il.us
Oak Forest Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Dusk
159th & Central Ave [Zip Code 60452]
708-687-4050
www.oakfest.com
Oak Lawn Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at dusk
Richards High School (10601 S. Central Ave.)
[Zip Codes 60453, 60454, 60455, 60456,60457, 60458, 60459]
708-857-2200
www.oaklawn-il.gov
Orland Park Fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9:15PM
Main Centennial Park (15600 West Avenue) [Zip Code 60462, 60467]
708-403-7275
www.orland-park.il.us
Oswego Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:30PM
Prairie Point Park [Zip Code 60543]
630-554-3618
www.oswegoil.org
Palatine fireworks — Friday, July 5, 2013 — 9:20PM
Community Park Palatine Rd and Hicks Rd
[Zip Codes 60067, 60074, 60078, 60094, 60095, 60173, 60195]
www.palatinejaycees.org/HometownFest/
Palos Heights Fireworks — Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Lake Katherine [Zip Code 60463]
708-361-1807
www.palosheights.org
palosheights.org/government/brads/testdept/4thofJulyParadePicnic.asp
Park Forest Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:15PM
Village Green on Main Street. Parking is available off Orchard & Main Street and south of Village Hall on Indianwood Blvd. Not at Central Park due to consruction [Zip Codes 60466, 60467]
708-748-2005
www.villageofparkforest.com
Park Ridge Fireworks — Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at dusk
Maine East High School [Zip Codes 60068]
847-692-5127
www.parkridge.us
Plainfield Fireworks — Wednesday July 3, 2013 at dusk
Plainfield Central High School
24120 West Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield
Rolling Meadows fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013
NOT CONFIRMED — the official Rolling Meadows website has information on the parade, but no information about fireworks.
Salk Park, Owl Drive, north of Central Road [Zip Codes 60008]
847-394-8500
www.ci.rolling-meadows.il.us
Round Lake Beach Fireworks — Thursday July 4, 2013
Cultural Center Outdoor Stage [Zip Code 60073]
847-546-2351 847-546-8558
www.villageofroundlakebeach.com
Sandwich Fireworks — Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Dusk
Sandwich Fairgrounds [Zip Code 60548]
815-786-9321
www.sandwichparkdistrict.org
Schaumburg — no village fireworks in July
[Zip Codes 60159, 60168, 60173, 60179, 60193. 60194, 60195, 60196]
IMPROVISE
Three night games with fireworks …
Wednesday July 3, 2013 after the game with the Southern Illinois Miners
Thursday July 4, 2013 after the game with the Southern Illinois Miners
Friday July 5, 2013 after the game with the River City Rascals
Boomers Stadium; 1999 South Springinsguth Road
in Schaumburg, Illinois 60193
www.boomersbaseball.com
Night game fireworks displays of Melrose Pyrotechnics presented by 104.3 K-HiTS!
Village of Schaumburg Fireworks are at Septemberfest 2013
ci.schaumburg.il.us
Skokie Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at dusk
Niles West High School, 5701 Oakton Street [Zip Codes 60076, 60077, 60203]
847-674-1500
www.skokie.org
More info from official Skokie Parks …
Sleepy Hollow Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Sabatino Park [Zip Code 60118]
847-426-6700
www.sleepy-hollow.il.us
Spring Grove Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Horse Fair Park, 8105 Blivin, Spring Grove [Zip Code 60080, 60081]
815-675-2121 or www.springgrovevillage.com
815-678-7742 or www.rsgchamber.com
Vernon Hills — Thursday July 4, 2013 at 9:30 p.m.
Deerpath Drive south of Rt 60 & Centruy Park north of Rt 60 on Lakeview Pkwy
North of Rt 60 on Lakeview Pkwy Vernon Hills, IL
Wauconda Fireworks — Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at dusk
Wauconda Park District grounds
600 N Main St, Wauconda, IL
wauconda-il.gov/fourth-of-july-in-wauconda/
Waukegan Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Waukegan Harbor & Lakefront [Zip Code 60085, 60086, 60087, 60088]
Bring the family to the Lakefront in Waukegan after the sun goes down for the July 4th Fireworks show. The show will be visible along Waukegan Harbor and Sheridan Road. Show will begin around 9:30pm, but arrive early. Downtown Waukegan, Waukegan Lakefront
http://www.visitlakecounty.org/event_details.cfm?EventID=8954
Wheaton Fireworks — Wednesday July 3, 2013
Graf Park, just west of Du Page County Fairgrounds, N County Farm Road and Manchester Road
DuPage County Fairground, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL [Zip Code 60187, 60189]
wheatonparkdistrict.com …
Wheeling fireworks — ARE BACK Wednesday July 3, 2013
Just west of Village Hall [Zip Code 60089, 60090]
wheelingil.gov
PDF Flyer …
wheeling.il.us/Community/SpecialEvents/2013_Independance_Flyer.pdf
Wonder Lake Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Wonder Lake [Zip Code 60097]
815-728-0682 or wonderlake.org
Woodstock Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Emricson Park, near South and West Jackson streets [Zip Code 60098]
815-338-4300 or woodstockil.gov
Zion Fireworks — Thursday, July 4, 2013
Zion Park District 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, IL,
zionparkdistrict.com/event/4th-of-july-festival/
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