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Fireworks
Kane County Cougars
LOCATION: Northwestern Medicine Field | 39W125 Cherry Lane, Geneva
DATE: Fireworks after the games on
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May 13, 14, 27, 28
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June 9, 10, 11, 17, 18
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July 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 30
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August 5, 6, 19, 20
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September 2, 3, 4
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!
COST: Comes with purchase of game ticket. Get BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Tickets with code 'SPL' all season long!
Geneva
Pottawatomie Park
LOCATION: Pottawatomie Park or Ferson Creek Park are great places for viewing
DATE: July 4, 2022 | 6pm, fireworks 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. ($10 parking for non-residents)
COST: FREE!
St. Charles
Batavia High School
LOCATION: Batavia High School Baseball Field OR Engstrom Park (326 Millview Drive) are great viewing spots!
DATE: July 4 at 9:30p. In case of inclement weather, fireworks will be held on the next clear evening.
FEATURES: The band 'The Blind Roosevelts' will begin performing at 6pm, followed by the Batavia Community Band at 8:15p leading up to the Sky Concert! The fireworks show is coordinated with a soundtrack!
COST: FREE!
Batavia
elburn fireworks show
LOCATION: Elburn Lions Park, Elburn, IL
DATE: Dusk, July 9, 2022 (Rain date July 10)
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.
COST: FREE!
elburn
Festival Park
LOCATION: Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin
DATE: July 4 , 2022 | 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 occuring on Monday, July 4th, 2022. This year's theme is "There is No Place Like Home". The parade will kick off at 9a.m. on Slade and Douglas street, and end in front of Elgin City Hall. It will feature various forms of entertainment to enjoy. Food trucks suited for various tastes will be parked on Grove street (adjacent to Festival Park) starting at 4:00 PM. The concert will occur at Festival Park (132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120) and begin at 7PM. Viewers will enjoy musical entertainment provided by The Modern Day Romeos.
COST: FREE!
elgin
Naperville salute
LOCATION: Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL
DATE: July 4, 2022 | dusk
FEATURES: The Naperville Salute is our Family-Friendly Independence Day Hometown Celebration, July 1 - 4, centered around our appreciation for Veterans, Active Military, First Responders and their Families. The Salute blends community, local entertainment, Family Fun and a Fireworks Extravaganza. Fireworks will be held July 4 at Frontier Park in south Naperville.
COST: FREE!
naperville
Aurora Fireworks
LOCATION: RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway Avenue, Aurora, IL
DATE: July 4, 2022 | 7pm, Fireworks 9:45pm
FEATURES: Fireworks are back in Aurora and RiverEdge Park is the perfect place to view them. Bring the family and enjoy a live DJ, dancing and a fireworks show all along the gorgeous Fox River. It’s time to get out of the house and into the Park.
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7-9:45 PM – DJ SUAVE SMOOTH, DANCING
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9:45 PM – FIREWORKS Best viewing at: RiverEdge Park (360 N Broadway Avenue) OR McCullough Park (150 W Illinois Avenue)
COST: FREE!
aurora
wheaton independence day celebration
LOCATION: Graf Park, 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL
DATE: July 3, 2022 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
FEATURES: Fireworks are currently set to start at dusk (approximately 9 pm). The evening’s event will include lawn games, concessions, Carnival, DJ, and giveaways. A local scout troop will provide a flag ceremony in Graf Park before the fireworks show.
COST: FREE!
wheaton
sandwich freedom days
LOCATION: 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich, IL
DATE: July 2, 2022 | DUSK
FEATURES: The Sandwich Park District is pleased to present the annual fireworks display located at the Sandwich Fair Grounds. Food trucks and vendors will be onsite. Bring your blankets and chairs for a great night of family fun for all ages to enjoy. Festivities including live entertainment, music, food, games and fireworks. Fair Grounds open at 3:00P. Admission $5 CASH ONLY per vehicle. Vehicles must enter off of Suydam Road entrance. Walkers can enter through Lisbon St. (No cars entering through Lisbon St.) Fireworks will be held on July 2nd at dusk. The fireworks will be set off in the Sandwich Fair Grounds. This display will be available to be seen throughout the city of Sandwich. Rain date for the Fireworks is July 3rd
COST: $5
sandwich
bartlett 4th of july festival
LOCATION: Community Park, South Bartlett Road and Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL
DATE: July 4, 2022 | 9:30pm
FEATURES: The Annual Bartlett Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza takes place on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Community Park located near the intersection of South Bartlett Road and Stearns Road. The fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:30pm and finish at approximately 10pm.
COST: FREE!
bartlett
independence day fireworks
LOCATION: Prairie Point Community Park, 4120 Plainfield Rd, Oswego,
DATE: July 4, 2022 | 9:30p
FEATURES: Oswego’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display will be held at dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m., on July 4 at Prairie Point Park. The rain date is scheduled for July 5. Limited parking will be available at the park itself.
COST: FREE!
oswego
south elgin summer music fling firework
LOCATION: Panton Mill Park, N Water + Prairie St., South Elgin, IL
DATE: August 20, 2022 | 12pm - 10pm, fireworks at 9:30pm
FEATURES: Music, food, and fireworks will mark the end of summer in South Elgin! Music performances by Dynamix at noon, Will Thompson Band at 2:30pm, The Boy Band Night at 5pm, and Modern Day Romeos at 7:30pm. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm!
COST: FREE!
south elgin
yorkville fireworks
LOCATION: Rt 47 and Countryside Parkway, Yorkville, IL
DATE: July 4, 2022 | DUSK
FEATURES: 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. All Independence Day activities are free to everyone, except for food and drink purchases.
COST: FREE!
yorkville
free concert + fireworks
LOCATION: Meadowdale Park, Carpentersville, IL
DATE: June 25, 2022 | 7:30pm - 10pm. The rain-out date for the fireworks is on Sunday, June 26, at approximately 9:00 pm.
FEATURES: Join us as we celebrate summer with a concert and fireworks! Good Clean Fun | 7:30 pm Food is available for purchase. Fireworks | 9:30 pm Meadowdale Park/Shopping Center (Carpentersville) (May begin up to 30 minutes early or be delayed up to one hour due to inclement weather.)
COST: FREE!
carpentersville