LOCATION:  Northwestern Medicine Field, 39W125 Cherry Lane, Geneva

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DATES:  Fireworks after the games on

• May 15, 16, 17, 29, 30

• June 11-13, 19, 20, 25

• July 3-4, 10-11, 30-31

• August 1, 6, 13, 21-22

• September 4-6

 

FEATURES: There are SO MANY fireworks shows at Northwestern Medicine Field this season, and each Fireworks Day has other ballpark specials to further entice you to get in there! 

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FEE:  $5-$24/ticket, Varies by seat and grass 

LOCATION: Langum Park, 7th & Madison in downtown St. Charles

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DATE: July 4 at dark 

 

FEATURES: St. Charles Park District, in partnership with the City of St. Charles, will host an extraordinary fireworks display on Monday, July 4 at DARK. When the sun goes down, the night sky lights up with an ooh- and aah-worthy festival of colors, lights and sounds. But before the boom-and-sizzle of fireworks supply the soundtrack to the 4th of July celebration, the Feel Good Party Band will take the stage in the historic pavilion at 6pm until the start of the fireworks extravaganza at dark. Just a single dose of this fun and energetic tribute band will cure an ailing for whatever you got. Digging deep into the vast catalog of the 80s & 90s, these guys inject new life into timeless music providing the perfect party jam. *Warning side effects may include: excessive dancing, hand clapping, and cheering resulting in possible sore throats, achy legs and unwanted sweating. 

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FEE: FREE!

LOCATION:  Community Park (South Bartlett Road), Bartlett

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DATE:  July 4 at 9:15PM

 

FEATURES:  The Annual Bartlett Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza will take place on  July 4th 2025 at Community Park located near the intersection of South Bartlett Road and Stearns Road.  The fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:15pm and finish at approximately 9:45pm. ​​

Help keep the community looking beautiful and safe. Plan ahead: bring a plastic bag with you to place all your disposables in.  The Bartlett 4th of July Committee will be passing out garbage bags to spectators in efforts to help keep the festival grounds clean and easier to pick up after the fireworks. Sparkler sticks, glass bottles, and other debris are often left in the community field and are not only an eyesore, but a safety hazard to others around you.  Please bag any garbage you have and place by or in a garbage can. Thank you for doing your part to keep it safe and fun for everyone!

The Bartlett Police Department will be conducting traffic control at certain intersections along South Bartlett Road and Stearns Road after the fireworks show.  Motorists in the general vicinity will experience heavy travel times due to the large amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Traffic is VERY heavy during this time and parking is limited. 

All vehicles exiting onto South Bartlett Road north of Stearns Road will be directed northbound towards Devon Avenue.  All vehicles exiting onto South Bartlett Road south of Stearns Road will be directed southbound towards Schick Road.  All vehicles exiting onto Stearns Road west of South Bartlett Road will be directed westbound towards IL Route 59.  All vehicles exiting onto Stearns Road east of South Bartlett Road will be directed eastbound towards County Farm Road.  Please be aware no vehicles will be allowed to drive through the intersection at South Bartlett Road and Stearns Road.

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FEE:  FREE!

LOCATION:  Elburn Lions Park, Elburn

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DATE:  July 11 (rain date July 12) at dusk 

 

FEATURES:  The Elburn Lions Club will offer food and non-alcoholic drinks for sale near the viewing area. Attendees are encouraged to patronize local businesses that will be open prior to and after the show. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will also be sold in the clubhouse, though alcoholic drinks will not be permitted to leave the facility. Alcohol, dogs, guns, coolers and grills are not permitted on the park grounds. This year will feature our Lions food tent and our Leos food tent.

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FEE: FREE!

LOCATION:  Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin

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DATE: July 4 

Parade at 9AM, Food trucks at 4pm, Concert at 7PM, Fireworks at 9:20PM

 

FEATURES: 

The City of Elgin is excited to celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade, concert and fireworks, all occurring on Tuesday, July 4. 

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Food trucks suited for various tastes will be parked on Grove street adjacent to Festival Park starting at 4:00 p.m. A free concert featuring various live music acts from across the United States will take place at Festival Park, located at 132 S Grove Avenue at 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy this all day event. No outside alcohol or pets will be allowed at the concert and fireworks. The event concludes with a spectacular fireworks show beginning at approximately 9:20 p.m. and lasting approximately 20-30 minutes.

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FEE:  FREE!

LOCATION: RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway Avenue, Aurora

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DATE: July 3 at 9:45PM

 

FEATURES:  Join the City of Aurora as we celebrate Independence Day by living up to our "City of Lights" name with a spectacular fireworks display on the evening of Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, in downtown Aurora!

 

Best viewing is available at RiverEdge Park (gates opening at 6:00 PM) and McCullough Park.

 

RiverEdge Park (360 N Broadway Ave, Aurora IL 60505)

DJ Suave Smooth will be spinning at RiverEdge Park from 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM.

 

McCullough Park (150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506)

DJ Pena will be spinning at McCullough Park from 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM.

 

Wilder Park and Promenade (350 N River St, Aurora, IL 60506)

Accessible by foot by both parks, Wilder Park and Promenade will host a food truck court full of food vendors for fireworks spectators! Food trucks will begin selling at 5:00 PM!

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FEE:  FREE!

LOCATION: Graf Park, 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton

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DATE: July 3 at 5:30PM

 

FEATURES: Gather your crew, show your pride, and come enjoy a family-friendly evening full of laughter, lights, and local flavor! Join us for kids games, music, giveaways, and more.

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FEE: FREE!

LOCATION: 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich

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DATE: June 27 at dark

 

FEATURES:  The Sandwich Park District is please to present the annual fireworks display located at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Food trucks and vendors will be on-site. Bring your blankets and chairs and save your spot for a great night of family fun for all ages to enjoy. Festivities including live entertainment, music, food, games, and fireworks. The fairgrounds open at 3:00 P.M. Admission is $10 per vehicle, CASH ONLY.

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FEE: $10 per vehicle

LOCATION: Prairie Point Community Park, 4120 Plainfield Rd, Oswego

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DATE: July 4 at 9:30PM

 

FEATURES: Oswego’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display will be held at dusk, approximately 9:30 PM, on July 4 at Prairie Point Park. The rain date is scheduled for July 5. Limited parking will be available at the park itself.

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FEE: FREE!

LOCATION:  Rt 47 and Countryside Parkway, Yorkville

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DATE:  July 4 at Dusk 

 

FEATURES:  Join the United City of Yorkville in a spectacular Independence Day Fireworks show on Tuesday, July 4!  The fireworks will begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Parkway.

Please note that Countryside Parkway will be partially shut down west bound between the Hampton Inn and Goodwill and East Bound between the Hampton Inn and McHugh Rd. Access to Goodwill and the Hampton Inn will not be obstructed.

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FIREWORKS VIEWING PARTY:

Yorkville American Legion Parking Lot (9054 E Veterans Parkway, Yorkville)
Looking for a great place to watch the Yorkville Fireworks?  Head over to the Yorkville American Legion to secure one of the best spots in town!  Open to the public. Yorkville American Legion is located at 9054 East Veterans Parkway, Yorkville. 

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FEE:  FREE!

LOCATION:  Meadowdale Park, Carpentersville

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DATE: June 27 at 9:30PM

 

FEATURES: Enjoy the best fireworks show in the area! Prior to the show, join us for a community event with entertainment, food vendors, and community partners. 

Community Event - 6:00-9:00 pm

(Fireworks may begin 30 min. earlier or later depending on weather conditions)
*The fireworks' rain-out date is Sunday, June 29, at approximately 9:30 pm.

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FEE:  FREE!

LOCATION:  Gregory Bott Park, Plainfield

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DATE: July 3 from 4-10PM

 

FEATURES: The Plainfield Park District is partnering with the Village of Plainfield to host Plainfield’s Annual Fireworks Show set to begin at approximately 9 p.m., July 3 at Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive.

Additionally, the Fourth Annual Plainfield Food Truck Festival is running 4 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot of the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Road.

Recommended parking and viewing locations for the fireworks include:

• Plainfield Central High School

• Gregory B. Bott Community Park

• St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish Church

The following closures will occur on July 3:

• The baseball fields and bike path at Gregory B. Bott Community Park will close at approximately 10 a.m.

• The playground at Gregory B. Bott Community Park will close at 8:30 p.m.

The following parking restrictions will be in place on July 3:

• No Parking

  • Renwick Road between Hometown Drive and Spangler’s Farm Drive

  • River Road

• No Parking on one side of:

  • Hometown Drive

A limited amount of accessible parking will be available near the Plainfield Central tennis courts. Early arrival is recommended if needing to utilize the accessible parking area.

There will be an increase in pedestrian traffic in the area. All motorists are advised to use caution on Monday afternoon and evening when driving near Plainfield Central. Anyone planning to come and enjoy the food truck festival and fireworks show is reminded to expect significant traffic delays at the conclusion of the events. No alcohol is permitted at any of the viewing locations.

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FEE:  FREE!

LOCATION:  Frontier Park Sports Complex, Naperville

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DATE: July 4 at 9:30PM

 

FEATURES: For the fourth year in a row, Naperville will host a free fireworks show in celebration of Independence Day at the Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026. There is no charge for admission or parking. Those attending can watch from a field within the park or from their vehicles. The complex has 906 parking spaces, with an additional 1,000 parking spaces at Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th St.

 

Before the fireworks show, the Naperville Municipal Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. under the Wagner Pavilion at 95th Street Community Plaza located next to 95th Street Library. The Naperville Municipal Band is partnering with the Naperville Park District to celebrate the Fourth of July with performances of patriotic classics.

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More information and maps of available parking, including additional parking options, will be posted at www.naperville.il.us/eventinfo before the event.

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FEE:  FREE!