It’s time to celebrate like it’s 1776! 4th of July fireworks are everywhere throughout the west and northwest suburbs, so get ready to ooh and aah at the skies this Independence Day. To round out the festivities, you’ll also find parades, festivals, and family 5ks.
Don’t see your town’s plans yet? Check back, as we’re continually updating the list as plans are announced this summer.
This article is sponsored by the Kane County Cougars.
Kane County Cougars: Buy One, Get One Free Tickets
The Kane County Cougars are offering a discount for all Kidlist readers! Use the promo code KIDLIST to get buy-one-get-one-free reserved seat tickets to any game in 2025, not including the Sunday free feast tickets. Simply click the button below, enter the promo code KIDLIST and choose which game(s) you would like to attend. Click Here to Buy Tickets.
We love how they make each of their games family friendly with tons of food options, kids activities, fun games in between innings, kid-friendly seating options, and and all around great time. The entire Kidlist team enjoys going to games with their family and you can read about our experience to see what you have to look forward to!
2025 4th of July Festivities in the Western Suburbs
4th of July Fireworks and Parade in Aurora
July 3, 2025 | fireworks at 9:00pm
July 4, 2025 | parade begins 10:00am
The parade winds through downtown Aurora, kicking off at 10:00am. The best views will be at the stand found in front of David L. Pierce Art and History Center, at 20 East Downer Place. In the evening, join the fun starting at 6:00pm at Aurora Transportation Center and McCullough Park, where you’ll find DJs playing music and food trucks as you await the fireworks display.
Bolingbrook’s 4th of July Festivities and Fireworks
July 4, 2025 | 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Bolingbrook’s 4th of July festivities can be found at Bolingbrook Golf Club. Admission is free and open to the public, with kids activities, delicious food and more. A viewing pod, which includes a 15×15 ft. viewing area and two parking passes, can be purchased for $100. Fireworks will take place at dusk.
Brookfield July 4th Parade
July 4, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Due to construction, this year’s parade will follow a new route. Festivities will start at Garfield Avenue and move south on Grand Boulevard. At Washington Avenue, it will move east to Arden Avenue, and then south until it ends at Brookfield Avenue.
Independence Day Fireworks in Burr Ridge
July 3, 2025 | 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Pre-fireworks festivities, including face painting, a dunk tank, balloon artists and more, will be held at Walker Park. Parking passes for either the North and South Lots can be purchased in advance for $20.
Carol Stream’s 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
July 4, 2025 | 10:00am, evening festivities begin at 6:00pm
Celebrate the 4th of July with this long-standing Carol Stream tradition. The parade runs along Lies Road, between County Farm Road and Fountain View Drive. Visit Carol Stream Town Center starting at 6:00pm, for the Shout Out concert beginning at 7:00pm. Stay for the fireworks afterwards.
Darien Lion’s 4th of July Parade
July 4, 2025 | starts at 9:30am
Celebrating it’s 54th year, the parade route will follow the same path as 2024. Beginning at Jewel on Cass Avenue, proceeding north to 71st, east to Clarendon Hills Road, and then south to Hinsdale South High School.
Independence Day Parade in Downers Grove
July 4, 2025 | starts at 1:00pm
Downers Grove celebrates their annual parade heading south down Main Street. The Downers Grove and Woodridge Fireworks will begin at 9:30pm.
Glen Ellyn’s 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
July 4, 2025 | 12:00pm – 10:00pm
The parade returns to downtown Glen Ellyn, kicking off at 12:00pm. The fireworks display takes place at Lake Ellyn Park at dusk. Don’t forget the Freedom Four 4Mile Run on the morning of the 4th.
Hinsdale’s Fourth of July Parade and Festivities
July 4, 2025 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
The parade, beginning at 10:00am, is following along Garfield Street, to 1st Street, to Grant Street. The post-parade family-friendly festivities run from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Burlington Park, with the craft fair running from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
La Grange Country Club Fireworks
July 3, 2025 | festivities begin at 5:00pm
Members-only family-friendly party, ending in fireworks. Kidlist insider tip: You can see the fireworks from the La Grange Hospital parking lot! (Waiola Park is under construction this summer.)
Independence Day Extravaganza in Lemont
July 3, 2025 | 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Visit Centennial Park for kids activities, DJs, food and more before the fireworks start at 9:30pm.
Lisle Independence Day Celebration
July 3 – 4, 2025 | times vary
Live music will begin at 5:30pm on July 3 at Lisle Park District’s Van Kampen Stage. Music will continue until the fireworks at dusk. The parade will run through downtown Lisle on July 4, starting at Lisle Junior High, and finishing at Village Hall. Museums at Lisle Station Park will be hosting an ice cream social after the parade, at approximately 10:45am.
Fourth of July Fireworks in Lombard
July 4, 2025 | begin at dusk, approximately 9:30pm
Lombard’s annual fireworks display will take place at Madison Meadow Park, which is located at 550 E. Madison Street. Note: There will not be shuttle buses in 2025.
Independence Day Celebration in Lyons
July 4, 2025 | parade steps off at 1:00pm, festivities begin at 4:00pm
Lyons festivities will take place in Veterans Park. Live music, bounce houses, vendors, and much more for this festival, which culminates in a fireworks display at 9:30pm.
Naperville Salute and 4th of July Fireworks Display
July 4, 2025 | 9:30pm
On May 12, 2025, it was announced that Naperville Salute is canceled for 2025. The Naperville Community Fireworks Show will be on the southern part of town, held at Frontier Park on July 4. You can watch from Frontier Park, located at 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, or Neuqua Valley High School. The Naperville Municipal Band will plays beforehand, with the fireworks show starting at 9:30pm.
July 3rd Celebration and Fireworks in North Aurora
July 3, 2025 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm
North Aurora’s fireworks display and celebration will be at Riverfront Park, located at 25 E. State Street. More details to come!
North Riverside July 4th Celebration
July 4, 2025 | 10:00am and 6:00pm – 9:00pm
The parade, which kicks off at 10:00am, ends in Veterans Park, with evening festivities at Village Commons. Visitors will find music, food, and drinks for sale, with the fireworks starting at approximately 9:15pm.
Taste of Oak Brook
July 3, 2025 | 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Join the fun at the Village Sports Core Fields, located at 700 Oak Brook Road, for this annual event. Finish the night off with a beautiful fireworks display.
July 4th Parade in Oak Park
July 4, 2025 | begins at 10:00am
The parade will kick off on the morning of July 4th, beginning at Longfellow Park.
Oakbrook Terrace 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
July 4, 2025 | parade start time TBA, festivities begin at 3:00pm
The parade usually kicks off from City Hall. Please note: the picnic is open to residents and their guests only. Wristbands must be purchased in advance. The fireworks begin at 9:30pm at Terrace View Park.
Oswego Independence Day Fireworks
July 4, 2025 | begins at approximately 9:30pm
Oswego’s annual fireworks display takes place at Prairie Point Park, which is at 4120 Plainfield Road. There are many parking lots nearby that the Village encourages spectators to use, which include Oswego HS, Prairie Point Elementary School, Traughber Junior High School and Eastview Academy. The rainout date is July 5 if needed. Oswegoland Park District is also hosting Red, White, and Pool at Civic Center Aquatic Park, which features festive games and trivia.
Riverside July 4th Festivities
July 4, 2025 | beginning at 7:30am
Festivals begin with the annual Independence Day 5K, which starts at 7:30am. The parade kicks off at 9:00am, followed by festivities in Guthrie Park from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Romeoville Fireworks
July 3, 2025 | 9:30pm
Romeoville is doing three simultaneous fireworks displays on July 3, designed to avoid crowding and see the fireworks. The locations of each show are Lukancic Middle School at 725 Normantown Road, Volunteer Park at 1100 Murphy Drive, and Discovery Park at 300 S. Highpoint Drive.
St. Charles July 4th Celebration and Fireworks
July 4, 2025 | Viewing parks open dawn to 11:00pm
The fireworks display was moved to Langum Park in 2023 to allow for a wider range of viewing. The St. Charles Park District will be flying a red balloon starting at noon, so spectators can confirm they will be able to see the fireworks display later that evening. Both Langum Park and Mt. St. Mary Park are viewing areas, with food trucks opening at 4:00pm.
Independence Day Parade in Villa Park
July 4, 2025 | parade kicks off at 10:00am
The parade theme for 2025 is “Forever United”, with a loop route approximately 2 miles long through Villa Park, which both kids and ends at Summit Avenue and Park Boulevard.
Warrenville 4th of July Festivities
July 3 – 4, 2025 | times vary
This year’s festival runs for two days in Cerny Park. Warrenville’s parade kicks off the fun at 6:00pm on July 3, and ends with the fireworks display at 9:30pm on July 4. With the annual Firecracker 5k, there’s a lot to celebrate this year in Warrenville.
Westchester July 4th Parade
July 4, 2025 | starts at 9:30am
Westchester’s annual parade is another part of their 100 year celebration. The parade route can be found on their website soon!
Westmont’s Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2025 | festivities begin at 4:00pm
Fireworks in Ty Warner Park cap off an evening of fun including food vendors, games, music and more. Fireworks start at 9:30pm.
Wheaton Independence Day Celebration Fireworks and Parade
July 3 – 4, 2025 | times vary
Festivities are held in Graf Park beginning at 5:30pm on July 3, which culminates in the fireworks display beginning at 9:00pm. The annual parade through the streets of downtown Wheaton steps off at 10:00am on July 4. Find more details about the parade route, which runs along Main Street before winding through downtown Wheaton.
Woodridge’s 4th of July Picnic
July 4, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Castaldo Park is home to Woodridge’s 4th of July Picnic. Food will be available for purchase, DJ, and trackless train rides are offered. Downers Grove and Woodridge typically collaborate each year on their fireworks celebration, which begins at 9:30pm.
Yorkville Parade and Fireworks
July 4, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm and dusk
The Yorkville 4th of July Parade will kick off at 9:00am. The parade route is posted on their website. Following the parade, Yorkville Town Square, found at 301 N. Bridge Street, will be host of various activities, running until 12:00pm. The fireworks show will take place at dusk, near the corner of Route 47 and Countryside Parkway.
2025 4th of July Festivities in the Northwest Suburbs
Frontier Days 4th of July Parade in Arlington Heights
July 4, 2025 | steps off at 10:00am
The 4th of July parade, which travels down Dunton Avenue ending at Recreation Park, is just one part of the Frontier Days festivities, which runs from July 2-6, 2025.
Barrington’s 4th of July Fireworks and Festivities
July 4, 2025 | 9:30pm – 10:00pm
The Village of Barrington will host fireworks at Barrington High School on July 4, with the 4th of July Parade kicking off at 10:00am on July 4. The Barrington 4th of July Brat Tent Festival will take place from July 2-5, 2025.
Bartlett’s 4th of July Festival
July 3 – 6, 2025 | times vary
Barlett’s annual 4th of July festival takes place over four days, and includes a carnival, food vendors, BINGO, live music, and much more. This year’s fireworks display starts at 9:15pm on July 4, while the parade takes place on July 5 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Bensenville’s LibertyFest
July 4, 2025 | 10:00am – 10:00pm
The Bensenville Independence Day Parade kicks off at 10:00am, starting at 12 S. Center Street and ending at Redmond Recreational Complex. Food, DJ, and live music entertainment begin at 6:00pm at Redmond Recreational Complex. The annual fireworks display takes place from the Bensenville Public Works Facility at 717 E. Jefferson Street, beginning at approximately 9:30pm. Rain date is July 5, 2025.
Buffalo Grove Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert
July 4, 2025 | concert begins at 7:00pm
While the village has not officially published their 2025 details as of June 9, 2025, Buffalo Grove typically hosts their fireworks on July 4th. A concert, which takes place at Willow Stream Park, will end with the fireworks display at dusk. Guests are welcome to bring coolers and lawn chairs to the park.
Community Fireworks in Des Plaines
June 29, 2025 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm
July 4, 2025 | steps off at 10:00am
Des Plaines’ fireworks will be over Oakton College on June 29 at dusk, with festivities beginning at 7:00pm. The Independence Day Parade will be on July 4 through downtown Des Plaines.
Elgin Parade and Fireworks
July 4, 2025 | parade begins at 9:00m, festivities begin at 5:00pm
Elgin’s annual parade kicks off at 9:00am, running south on Douglas Avenue between Slade Avenue and Highland Avenue, ending near City Hall. Evening festivities will begin at Festival Park at 5:00pm, culminating with a firework display around 9:30pm.
Fourth of July Celebration in Elk Grove Village
July 4, 2025 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Rotary Green is home to the Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series, which includes extra festivities on July 4th. Visitors will find live music, delicious food, and a fireworks display finale.
Elmwood Park’s 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2025 | parade steps off at 9:00am, celebration from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
The Elmwood Park parade route ends at Village Hall. Evening celebrations takes place at Elmwood Park High School, with live music and food vendors, culminating in a fireworks display.
4th of July Celebration in Glendale Heights
July 4, 2025 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Join the festivities at GH20, which will be running all day long. A parade and additional activities are all included in general admission.
4th of July Celebration in Hoffman Estates
July 2 – 6, 2025 | times vary
The 4th of July parade will take place along Illinois Boulevard on the July 4, with the fireworks starting at 9:30pm on July 5 at the festival grounds at NOW Arena. There will also be a drone lights show on July 4, starting at 9:30pm. All of these events are just a portion of the fun that is part of Northwest Fourth-Fest, Hoffman Estates’ annual 5-day festivial.
Itasca Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks
On March 6, 2025, the Village of Itasca announced that their 2025 fireworks would be canceled.
Morton Grove’s 4th of July Festivities
July 3 – 6, 2025 | times vary
As part of the four-day festival, Morton Grove Days, families will find the Independence Day Parade on July 4th, starting at 2:30pm. The parade starts at the intersection of Dempster Avenue and Central Avenue, and proceeds west down Dempster Avenue, ending at Ferris Avenue. Festivities at Harrer Park continue until the fireworks at dusk that night.
4th of July Festival in Mount Prospect
July 2 – 6, 2025 | times vary
The Mount Prospect Lions Club is hosting their 86th annual 4th of July Festival at Melas Park. This five-day event includes live music, a carnival, annual pancake breakfast, and of course, fireworks. The fireworks display will take place on Friday, July 4, beginning at approximately 9:00pm.
Niles’ Fourth of July Parade
July 4, 2025 | 8:45am
The parade steps off from Notre Dame College Prep and finishes in Grennan Heights Park. The full parade route can be found on the Village of Niles’ website.
Palatine’s 4th of July Celebration
July 2 – 6, 2025 | times vary
Over the 4th of July weekend, Palatine celebrates the Palatine Jaycee’s Hometown Fest. Festivities include a carnival, live music, parade, fireworks, and more. The fireworks show takes place at dusk on July 3, whereas the parade steps off at 11:00am on July 5. The parade route is approximately 1 mile, and finishes in Community Park.
July 3rd Fireworks Celebration in Park Ridge
July 3, 2025 | 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Music and children’s entertainment will start at 6:30pm before the fireworks display at Maine East High School.
Independence Day Parade in Prospect Heights
July 5, 2025 | starts at 10:30am
More details to come about this annual parade!
Independence Day Celebration in Roselle
July 3, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Visit Lake Park High School – West Campus for food trucks and family-friendly fun beginning at 6:30pm. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Rosemont’s Independence Day Fireworks
July 3, 2025 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm
As part of their Rockin’ in the Park summer concert series, the Village of Rosemont will be hosting fireworks on July 3 at Parkway Bank Park.
Skokie’s Fireworks Festival and Parade
July 4, 2025 | 12:00pm and 6:30pm
The parade kicks off at 12:00pm and moves through downtown Skokie. Head to Niles West High School for family-friendly fun and live music, with a firework finale at 9:30pm.
Streamwood’s July 4 Fireworks
July 4, 2025 | 9:30pm – 10:00pm
Streamwood’s annual fireworks display will take place at Dolphin Park.
More Opportunities to See Fireworks
Kane County Cougars will be hosting post-game fireworks at many of their home games this season. Don’t forget our Kidlist promo code KIDLIST for buy-one-get-one-free reserved seat tickets.
The Chicago Dogs, located in Rosemont, will also be hosting fireworks displays of the summer after many of their home games, including July 4 and 5.
360Chicago, which is located on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center, will have amazing views of fireworks displays throughout the city and suburbs.
A very safe and happy 4th of July from our Kidlist family to yours! Keep checking back throughout the summer for more great outdoor family fun.
6 Comments. Leave new
Elmhurst hosts a 4 (miles) on the 4th race (CARA’s 2015 Race of the Year) which kicks off at 7:15 am; there’s a kids’ 1k race at 8:25 am. Run early, celebrate all day!
For details viisit http://4on4th.com/
Thanks for sharing Camille!
Do you know if this Cicero’s having their fireworks celebration on Saturday evening..
Hi, Margaret — I don’t see any information online about Cicero’s fireworks, I’m sorry! I am guessing they are not happening.
Anything happening in Skokie/Morton Grove/Niles ?
We’ve added some info. Thanks for asking!