Fireworks

The event features fire globes, fire dancers and fireworks.

Thursday night fireworks kick off this year's event

The weather, the view, and the location hit all the right marks Saturday, July 6, 2024 for Prophetstown's fireworks show. A large crowd turned out to watch the annual event at Prophetstown State Park.

Event was July 4 in Mt. Morris.

Joliet Memorial Stadium played host to the fireworks in Joliet for 2024

Check out 2024 Grundy County Fair fireworks photos here

Check out our photos from Lockport's 4th of July fireworks on Wednesday, July 3, 2024

A large crowd turned out Thursday, July 4, 2024 for Mt. Morris' annual Let Freedom Ring fireworks.

Batavia will host its annual fireworks sky concert from 9:30 to 10 p.m. on July 4,

The Oswego Police Department will limit parking and travel routes prior to and immediately following the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on Thursday.

The St. Charles Park District will present its fireworks show Thursday, July 4, complemented by food trucks, glow zone novelty sales and other festivities.

Batavia's Fourth of July Celebration will begin with a food vendor festival from 5 to 9 p.m., followed by the Fourth of July Sky Concert at Engstrom Family Park.

Various Independence Day festivities will take place across Will and Grundy counties featuring community celebrations, fireworks, live music, food trucks and more.

Oswego’s Fourth of July Fireworks display will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Point Park on Thursday July 4. Rain date is July 5.

Thousands packs RB&W Park in Rock Falls on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, for food, music and the traditional Jaycees' fireworks show.

Joliet park officials do not recommend camping along Jefferson Street for the Fourth of July fireworks show at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

St. Charles Park District will host Fourth of July festivities with firework viewing, food trucks and more at multiple parks.

The Sterling-Rock Falls Jaycees fireworks display starts at dusk.

The Kane County Fair will have music, rides, food, games and more for attendees to enjoy with friends and family.

Old Canal Days in Lockport included a parade, artisan market, carnival, live entertainment, parade, fireworks show, food and beverages, cemetery tours, Bingo and Lockport Powerhouse tours.

Lockport's annual Old Canal Days festival is next weekend and includes more activities than ever before.

Three days of family fun, May 31 – June 2

Community members gathered in Princeton's Zearing Park for the annual July 4th firework display. The event featured live music, local food trucks and was capped with a show that lit up the night sky.

In case you missed it, check out pix of Fourth of July weekend fun in the Sauk Valley.

The 2023 Petunia Fest wrapped up a weekend of fun with their annual fireworks show and a packed concert from 90's pop band Everclear Monday, July 3, 2023.

People enjoy the fireworks show Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Crystal Lake’s Main Beach during Crystal Lake Annual Independence Day Celebration.

The troop will be in the concession stand, located on the baseball side of Zearing Park, offering hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, pickles, candy and drinks.

One option is the Joliet Slammers Fireworks Fest. A fireworks show is scheduled following the games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Will County Animal Control suggested consulting a veterinarian in advance for remedies to lower the pet’s stress, especially if the pet tends to be anxious.

Unmarked explosives found inside Harrah’s casino hotel in Joliet turned out to be “commercial-grade fireworks," police said.

Previous lack of rain was more of a concern for fireworks in Will County than air quality.

Fireworks returning to Memorial Stadium.

Mayor D'Arcy announces return of show to the stadium.

German Valley Days returns Friday and Saturday.

Extra security is planned for the fireworks celebration at Joliet Junior College.

Thousands packed the twin cities Friday to see the annual Jaycees fireworks display.

Driving to the display? Village police have announced they will limit parking and travel routes before and immediately after the display.

The celebration will kick off at 5 p.m. on Water Street with a kids zone that will be located East of Riverfront Bar and Grill. The kids zone will have two large blow up obstacle courses, a large blow up fire truck themed slide and a bounce house.

The Joliet July Fourth fireworks show will be moved from Memorial Stadium for the first time since the 1950s

Inside the stadium, Jim Richards and his crew were testing the sound system set up on the field. This is the second year Richards Music and Electronics has broadcast the music inside the stadium.