by CHICAGO — While the city isn’t hosting an official Fourth of July fireworks display this year, Chicagoans and visitors can still enjoy plenty of festivities across the city and suburbs. Here’s a complete guide to celebrations happening in and around Chicago.
Events and Celebrations
| Event/Location | Time & Date | Address/Details |
|---|---|---|
| Winnemac Park Fourth For All | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., July 4 | Winnemac Park, 5100 N. Leavitt St. |
| Oak Lawn Fireworks Show | 9 – 9:30 p.m., July 4 | Richards High School, 1061 Central Ave., Oak Lawn |
| City Cruises Fireworks Dinner | 7 – 9:30 p.m., July 2 | Boats depart from Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. |
| Navy Pier Fireworks | 9 p.m., July 2 | Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. (No fireworks on July 4) |
| Independence Day Parade & Picnic (Sauganash) | 9:30 a.m., July 4 | Parade starts at Sauganash Park, 5861 N. Kostner Ave., ends at Hiawatha & Forest Glen avenues |
| 4th of July at Independence Park | 10 a.m. – Noon, July 4 | Independence Park, 3945 N. Springfield Ave. |
| 4th on 53rd Parade (Hyde Park) | 11 a.m., July 4 | Parade from 1525 E. 53rd St. to 1355 E. 53rd St. |
| Grant Park Music Festival | 6:30 p.m., July 4 | Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St. (Tickets from $27) |
Unofficial Fireworks Displays
These displays are not city-sanctioned but have occurred in previous years, typically starting at sundown:
- Welles Park: 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.
- Horner Park: 2741 W. Montrose Ave.
- Humboldt Park: 1440 N. Sacramento Ave.
- Legion Park: 3100 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
- Rogers Park Lakefront: Between Albion and Farwell avenues
- Sheridan Park: 910 S. Aberdeen St.
