The Ridge Bar & Grill

4th of July Parade and Fireworks

Friday, July 4, 2025 · 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Parade This year's Fourth of July Parade, "Stars, Stripes and Smiles!" returns along Illinois Boulevard on Friday, July 4th at 9:00am. Drone Show On Friday, July 4th, the Northwest Fourth-Fest will feature an exciting Drone Light Show Powered by Elgin Kia & Weck Auto Group. This year's show will feature more drones and a longer run-time! The best place to view the drone show is at the Village Green. Fireworks On Saturday, July 5th at 9:30pm, the Northwest Fourth-Fest fireworks show returns with a state-of-the-art computerized fireworks display. The fireworks are visible from anywhere on festival grounds.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.