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Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Chicago 2023
Fourth of July fireworks in Chicago are a hallmark of summer. Because the Fourth of July is on a Tuesday this year, some spots have opted to have their Fourth of July fireworks displays on July 3 to celebrate Independence Eve—and some places are having fireworks displays even earlier. Those who are late to the party can also see post-4th fireworks at Soldier Field at the Chicago Fire soccer game, or at Navy Pier for its Wednesday fireworks display on July 5. Be sure to check our list of the most spectacular Fourth of July fireworks displays in Chicago carefully so your family doesn't miss your favorite July 4th fireworks display.
From the beaches to the parks to the lake, these are the best places to view fireworks in Chicago for the whole Fourth of July weekend. In addition to seeing some super sparklers, consider celebrating the holiday with one of these Fourth of July activities that aren't fireworks.
Many suburbs limit how early you can set up your blanket or lawn chairs in the park, so be sure to check the event website before plunking down your gear. Also, if you have little kids or a child who is sensitive to loud noises, consider camping out at a quieter location slightly farther away from the launch site.
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Places featured in this article:
Volunteer Park
Walker Recreation Center
Lisle Community Park
Frontier Sports Complex
Prairie Point Park
Redmond Recreational Complex
Lake Ellyn Park & Boathouse
Madison Meadow park
75th Street and Lemont Road
Ty Warner Park
Pottawatomie Park
Oak Brook Polo Field
Hamilton Lakes
Lake Park High School West Campus
McCullough Park
Route 47 and Countryside
Centennial Park
DuPage Medical Group Field
McCarthy Park
Centennial Park
Commissioners Park
Richards High School
Bloom High School
Urschel FIeld
Barrington High School
Oakton Community College
Village of Mundelein
Gillson Park & Beach
Schaumburg Boomers Stadium
Deerpath Community Park
Meadowhill Park
Gallery Park
Waukegan Harbor
Rotary Green
Community Park
Shepard Park
Lakefront Park
Maine East High School
