Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Chicago and the Suburbs—Full List by Date and Location

As the 4th of July approaches , you can look forward to a variety of enjoyable activities . Whether you want to indulge in a hot dog, relax with a cold, crisp beer, unwind in the warm sun at the beach, or enjoy watching fireworks in Chicago , the day promises celebration. After all, what is the 4th of July without fireworks? Whether you live in Chicago or the surrounding Chicago suburbs , here is a list of fireworks shows to check out. 4th of July fireworks in Chicago ------------------------------------ The best place to watch 4th of July fireworks in Chicago is Navy Pier. The pier hosts fireworks shows every Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m. during the summer. This year, the 4th of July fireworks will take place on July 5 at 10 p.m. in Cook County. 4th of July fireworks in Cook County ---------------------------------------- Wheeling: June 28, 9:15 p.m. at the Chicago Executive Airport. Burbank: June 28, 9:45 p.m. at Narragansett Park. Des Plaines: June 29, 9:15 p.m., at Oakton College. Mount Prospect: July 2 and 4, 9:30 p.m. at Melas Park Burr Ridge: July 3, sunset. Glencoe: July 3, 9 p.m. at Lakefront Park. Lemont: July 3, 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. Palos Heights: July 3, 9:15 p.m. at Memorial Park. Wilmette: July 3, sunset at Gilson Park. Morton Grove: July 4, sunset at Harrer Park/Civic Center. Barrington: July 4, 9:30 p.m. at Barrington High School. Elgin: July 4, 9:30 p.m. at Festival Park Elk Grove: July 4, 9:20 p.m. at Elk Grove Park Evanston: July 4, 9:30 p.m. at the Evanston Lakefront. Glenview: July 4, 9:20 p.m. at Gallery Park Northbrook: July 4, sunset at Meadowhill Park. Oak Lawn: July 4, sunset at Richards High School. Orland Park: July 4, 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Park West. Skokie: July 4, 9:30 p.m. at Niles West High School. South Holland: July 4, 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Tinley Park: July 4, 9:30 p.m. at McCarthy Park. Winnetka: July 4, 9:20 p.m. at Duke Child’s Field. Hoffman Estates: July 5, 9:30 p.m. at the NOW Arena for the Northwest Fourth Fest. Palatine: July 5 at 9 p.m. at Palatine Community Park. Source: https://secretchicago.com/4th-july-fireworks-chicago-2025/