Chicago offers plenty of options for celebrating the Fourth of July! From parades to carnivals to spectacular fireworks displays, we've rounded up some of the best options for your weekend celebration. Here are our picks for the 20+ best 4th of July fireworks, events and festivals taking place around Chicago.

Navy Pier Fireworks and Freedom Fest
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
July 1. Celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday July 1 with spectacular fireworks display over Lake Michigan at Navy Pier. The show features a synchronized soundtrack and is viewable from all over the city.

Naperville Salute
Along the Riverwalk, Naperville
June 30 - July 3. The 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 June 30 – July 3, 2023, along the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Annual 4th of July Festival
Melas Park, 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect
June 30 - July 4. The Mount Prospect Lions Club hosts a 4th of July Festival that includes a carnival, music, entertainment and more. Plus fireworks on both June 30 and July 4 and 9:30 p.m.

Frontier Days
Recreation Park 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights
June 30 - July 4. Five days of fun featuring a carnival, live music, food and drinks, pony rides and a petting zoo, and much more.

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest
Community Park, 262 E Palatine Road, Palatine
June 30 - July 4. The festival includes live bands, food vendors, adult beverages (beer, wine and hard seltzers), carnival, business expo and craft fair, Family Day, fireworks and many other family activities.

Mundelein Community Days
Village Hall Plaza, 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein
July 1-4. The celebration starts Saturday July 1 at 9am with the Pet Parade and Car Show, and the parade takes place July 2 at 2pm from MHS Hawley St. - Seymour Ave. The daily celebartion includes food, music, games, contests, demonstrations, displays and lots of kids' activities. Fireworks are July 4 at 9:30pm.

Fourth of July Celebration in Oak Lawn
Multiple locations, Oak Lawn
July 1 and 4. 4-9pm, July 4 fireworks. Enjoy a parade on Saturday at 4pm, followed by entertainemnt with a bounce house, face painter, balloon artist, food vendors and more. On Tuesday at dusk fireworks at Richards HS.

Winnetka's Fourth of July
Multiple locations, Winnetka
July 1 and 4. Celebrations start with a Freedom Run on July 1 at 8am along the Green Bay Trail. The Parade is July 4 at 10am, followed by events including a flag-raising ceremony, a children’s flag parade, and family foot races. Fourthfest is July 4 from 5:30-8:30 with live music, food trucks, attractions for kids, and fireworks at 9:20pm at Skokie Playfield.

Des Plaines Independence Day Celebrations
Multiple Locations, Des Plaines
July 2 and 4. Sunday, July 2 at Oakton College is the fireworks extravaganza. Come early and dance to the DJ and play yard games with family and friends. The parade is on Tuesday at 10am and starts at Center Street and Wicke Avenue.

Taste of Oak Brook and Fireworks
Concert at 651 Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove
July 3. Enjoy an evening of delectable cuisine from handpicked Oak Brook restaurants and an awe-inspiring fireworks show, perfect for the whole family. Gates open at 3pm, start enjoying the food at 4pm. Before the fireworks at dusk, Sixteen Candles performs.

Parkway Bank Park Rockin' in the Park Concert and Fireworks
Concert at 651 Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove
July 3. This Eagles tribute band brings together music from all eras and embodies a rock powerhouse that produced hits for more than four decades. Fireworks are after the show.

Red, White, & BOOM!
Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire
July 3-4. On July 3, Red, White, & BOOM! offers a carnival with attractions, entertainment, food and beverages, and more. On the 4th, enjoy a 5K race, parade, cardboard boat regatta, and fireworks. Near Spring Lake Park.

Fourth of July Celebration in Evanston
Multiple locations, Evanston
July 4. Join the city of Evanston for a parade, live music, food, and fireworks at the lakefront. The event features a parade with floats and marching bands, live music, food vendors, and a fireworks display over Lake Michigan.

Fourth of July Celebration in Skokie
4701 Oakton St, Skokie
July 4. The celebration begins with a parade at noon. At 5 p.m. the fun moves to Niles West High School for a concert at 6:30 featuring The Goo Roos, followed by Mike & Joe. Childrens' games and face painting will also begin at 6:30 p.m., plus live music, food, and fireworks at the lakefront.

Glenview 4th of July Celebration
Harlem & Glenview Road
July 4. Join the celebration with floats, a bike parade, entertainers, live music, food trucks, giveaways and more. End your evening with the Glenview Bank & Trust® Twilight Fireworks synchronized to music. You won’t want to miss this year’s Glenview 4th of July.

Independence Day Celebration in Northbrook
1320 Shermer Rd, Northbrook
July 4. The Fourth of July parade will take place at 4pm starting just west of Westmoor School and ending at Village Hall.Fireworks at dusk at Meadowhill Park.

Independence Day Fireworks at the Schaumburg Boomers Stadium
1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg
July 4. July 4 is Fireworks Night * Grill Spatula Giveaway night - the first 1,000 fans will receive a Boomers grill spatula thanks to Amazon Fresh, and the game is followed by a Fireworks Super Show.

Bensenville LibertyFest
545 John St., Bensenville
July 4. The 4th of July Parade steps off at 10am at the Town Center. The parade features some of the best bands, floats, and entertainment from around the region and ends at Redmond Park where you'll find games, events, music and Taste of the Towns food fest. The evening celebration starts with music at 6 p.m. and fireworks at the Public Works facility at 9:30 p.m.

Buffalo Grove Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert
Concert at 651 Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove
July 4. The full Symphonic Band performs from 7-9pm, American, Patriotic, Traditional and Broadway selections leading up to the annual Village fireworks display, launched from the Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Concert at Willow Stream Park.

Morton Grove Days
6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove
July 1-4. Featuring four days of midway entertainment and a food court, children's activities and entertainment. The parade is on July 4 at 2:30pm, with the live music and carnival taking place daily. Fireworks are July 4 at dusk.

Grant Park Music Festival Independence Day Salute
201 E Randolph St, Chicago
July 5. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a free concert of patriotic music including the perennial favorite Stars and Stripes Forever.