One of the best parts of summer in Chicago is watching fireworks light up the sky on the Fourth of July! You’ve got plenty of options for catching a show this year, whether you’d rather head out to the suburbs for weekend-long festivals and parades or stick to Chicago to see Navy Pier’s iconic display along the lakefront from beaches or boat cruises.
So after you’ve had your fill of outdoor barbecues and other patriotic festivities, grab a blanket and settle down for an incredible show of sparkling fireworks—you can plan your holiday with the help of our guide to the best fireworks shows on the Fourth of July in the Chicago area.
Chicago
- Navy Pier: July 3, 9pm; Free
- Soldier Field: July 3, after the Chicago Fire game at 7:30pm; Price varies
Suburbs (July 3rd Showing)
- Barrington: Barrington High School, July 2 at 9:30pm; Free
- Aurora: RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park, July 3 at dusk; Free
- Berwyn: Morton West High School, July 3 at 9pm; Free
- Bridgeview: Commissioners Park, July 3 at 9:15pm; Free
- Glencoe: Lakefront Park, July 3 at 9pm; Free
- Lemont: Centennial Park, July 3 at 9:30pm; Free
- Palos Heights: Memorial Park, July 3 at 9:15pm; Free
- Rosemont: Parkway Bank Park, July 4, 7pm–10pm; Free
- Wheaton: Graf Park, July 3 at 9pm; Free
- Wilmette: Gillson Park, July 3 at 9:30pm; Free
Suburbs (July 4th Showing)
- Blue Island: Waterfall Park, July 4 at 9pm; Free
- Elgin: Festival Park, July 4 at 9:20pm; Free
- Elk Grove: Rotary Green, July 4 at 9:30pm; Free
- Evanston: Dawes Park, July 4 at 9:30pm; Free
- Glen Ellyn: Lake Ellyn Park, July 4 at dusk; Free
- Glenview: Gallery Park, July 4 at 9:20pm; Free
- Hoffman Estates: NOW Arena, July 6 at 9:30pm; Free
- Itasca: Hamilton Lakes, July 4 at 9:45pm; Free, $25 for on-site parking
- Lake Forest: Deerpath Community Park, July 4, Gates open at 5pm; $30-$35, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents $25-$30, kids 5 and under free
- Morton Grove: Harrer Park, July 4 at 9:30pm; Free
- Mount Prospect: Melas Park, July 4 and 7 at 9:30pm; Free
- Naperville: Frontier Sports Complex, July 4 at 9:30pm; Free
- North Riverside: Commons Park, July 4; Free
- Oak Brook: Village Sports Core Fields, July 3; Free
- Oak Lawn: Richards High School, July 4; Free
- Orland Park: Centennial Park, July 4 at 9:30pm; Free
- Park Ridge: Maine East High School, July 3 at dusk; Free
- Skokie: Niles West High School, July 4 at 9:30pm; Free
- Westmont: Ty Warner Park, July 4 at 9:30pm; Free
- Winnetka: Duke Child’s Field, July 4 at 9:20pm; Free
Plan your perfect Fourth of July by choosing one of these fantastic fireworks displays!
