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2024 July 4th Celebrations and Firework Displays

June 19, 2024
Independence Day Celebrations

🎆 Naperville Salute-A Hometown Celebration

July 5-7, 2024

4-10 p.m. - July 5, 2-10 p.m. - July 6, 12-9 p.m. - July 7

Naperville Salute is our Family-Friendly Independence Day Hometown Celebration, centered around our appreciation for Veterans, Active Military, First Responders, and their Families. The Salute blends community, local entertainment, and family fun. The footprint will encompass Rotary Hill July 5-7, 2024, along the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville.
This is more than just a Celebration. This is more than The Fourth of July. This is a Salute. A Salute to the community we’re proud to call home.  A Salute to the heroes who stand for what matters most. A Salute to the values that bring us together…the flag that unites us…and the people that stand beside us. This is our Salute. This is The Naperville Salute.
The Salute is held at Rotary Hill, located on Aurora Ave., along the Riverwalk, and adjacent to Downtown Naperville and Naperville Central High School. Fireworks on July 4, 2024 at Frontier Park.


Warrenville-Annual 4th of July Celebration

July 3-4, 2024

Warrenville’s 4th of July Celebration is a two-day event that is organized by the Warrenville Friends of the 4th and begins on July 3rd. The celebration kicks off with a parade on July 3rd, 2024. This fun event showcases Warrenville’s talent with local School and Park District dance troops, bands, and singers. Local scouting troops walk the parade, celebrating the flag and what it represents. Attendees will see new and old-time fire trucks and squad cars as well as floats from local businesses and community groups.
On the 4th of July, the Annual Firecracker 5k Run/Walk kicks off at the Warrenville Park District Recreation Center at 8:00 a.m. The scenic course incorporates the Illinois Prairie Path, Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve, and the streets of downtown Warrenville. Next, Cerny Park is transformed into a large festival to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Another parade featuring just the children takes place early in the day with the rest of the celebration filled with events and food. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, sack races, a hula hoop contest and much more. Adults have their choice of food and beverage as well as joining in on the contests and watching the live music entertainment. The event concludes with a spectacular fireworks show at the end of the evening.


 🎉Wheaton-Independence Day Celebration

July 3, 2024
Fireworks begin around 9 pm; until then, enjoy food vendors*, a live DJ, games, giveaways, and small carnival rides.*
*fee applies
July 4, 2024
Parade-Downtown Wheaton
Show your spirit by attending the 2024 Independence Day Parade alongside neighbors, family, and friends, or design a float to commemorate the holiday that honors the essence of the Fourth of July.
Any delays or cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted here, on the Wheaton Park District Facebook page, and on Rain Outline.


Firework Display’s

🎆Naperville Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

9:30 pm

Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Rd, Naperville

All ages, Free

The City of Naperville hosts its annual fireworks display at Frontier Sports Complex, where visitors can watch fireworks from large fields in the park or from one of the 906 parking spaces available at the sports complex.


🎇Aurora Firework Celebration 

July 3, 2024

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!
The 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 to 9:45 PM.
McCullough Park (150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506)
DJ Pena will be spinning at McCullough Park from 6:00 PM to 9:45 PM.
Wilder Park and Promenade (350 N River St, Aurora, IL 60506)
Accessible by foot from 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!
For more information on this event, please contact the City of Aurora Community Events Division:
(630) 256-3370 | Events@aurora.il.us


 🎉Aurora-July 3rd Celebration and Fireworks Information

July 3, 2024

5:00 pm

Our annual celebration and fireworks show will be on Monday, July 3, 2024, at Riverfront Park (25 East State Street), which is right next to Village Hall.
The event starts at 5 p.m., and fireworks will launch at ~9:30 p.m. The evening is bring your own food (grills welcome!) AND bring your own liquor (we also recommend bug spray and possibly blankets or chairs!). The fireworks show will be set to music, and speakers for the music will be at Riverfront Park. An ice cream truck will be available on the scene to purchase from as well.
Enjoy live music from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm as Hello Weekend performs. Hello Weekend is a nonstop, hit after hit, party band. They not only bring high-energy sound with Christina’s heart-stopping vocals, but they bring a captivating stage presence and an overall transfixing performance, the likes of which you won’t soon forget!


🎇Bolingbrook-4th of July Festivities and Fireworks

July 4, 2024

Fireworks begin at dusk
The Village of Bolingbrook will release more details in the coming weeks, but mark your calendars for their fireworks display on July 4, 2024. Bolingbrook Golf Club has been home to these festivities in recent years, but as of June 11, 2024, this has not been officially announced again.


🎆Lisle-Independence Day Celebration

July 3, 2024

5:30 pm
An Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 2024, beginning at 9:30 p.m. at Community Park. The show is expected to last approximately 25 minutes. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to this family-friendly event to view a spectacular aerial show in celebration of Independence Day!
Spectators are encouraged to walk or bike to Community Park as parking is limited. Event attendees can park for FREE in the commuter parking lots (off Front Street & Main Street in Downtown Lisle), on Garfield Avenue near PrairieWalk Pond, off Burlington Avenue near Village Hall, in the Village Hall parking lot, and the trackside lot just east of Village Hall. The Lisle Junior High School lot will also have parking available. Other than handicapped parking on the north side of Lisle Senior High School, accessible via Yackley Avenue ONLY (must have appropriate placard or license plates), there is NO public parking on site, except for the Riverview parking lot across from the police station on the south side of Short Street & Riverview Drive, accessible via Route 53 until the lot is full. A ride share pick up and drop-off area is designated at the Lisle Park District's Recreation Center (1925 Ohio Street).
Prior to the fireworks display, a series of live outdoor concerts will take place at the Lisle Park District's Van Kampen Stage.
5:30-7:00 p.m. - Brandy Kristin Band - Metal, Country, Rock, Blues, Opera, & more!
7:30-9:00 p.m. - Maggie Speaks - Covering music from the '60s through today


✨Warrenville-Annual 4th of July Celebration

On the 4th of July, the Annual Firecracker 5k Run/Walk kicks off at the Warrenville Park District Recreation Center at 8:00 a.m. The scenic course incorporates the Illinois Prairie Path, Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve, and the streets of downtown Warrenville. Next, Cerny Park is transformed into a large festival to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Another parade featuring just the children takes place early in the day with the rest of the celebration filled with events and food. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, sack races, a hula hoop contest and much more. Adults have their choice of food and beverage as well as joining in on the contests and watching the live music entertainment. The event concludes with a spectacular fireworks show at the end of the evening.


🎇Wheaton-Independence Day Celebration

July 3, 2024

9:00 pm
Fireworks begin around 9 pm; until then, enjoy food vendors*, a live DJ, games, giveaways, and small carnival rides.*
*fee applies