Yorkville:
Independence Day Celebration
When: Tuesday, July 4, 2022
Where: Town Square Park (301 N. Bridge, Yorkville) / Fireworks Viewable from Countryside Parkway and Route 47(Bridge Street)
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE - Monday, July 4
Grab your chairs and get ready for a fantastic time at the Yorkville Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4! The parade begins at 9am starting at the Yorkville High School and ending at Town Square Park.
Parade Route: Game Farm Rd, Somonauk Street, Church Street, West Main Street, and the parade will end at the water tower. Parade Route Map
Parade Floats: Those looking to enter a float in the parade do not need to inform the committee of their participation prior to the parade. All participating floats should arrive at the Yorkville High School the morning of the parade starting at 7:30am for line-up. The parade begins at 9am!
Throwing candy from parade floats is not permitted. Candy may be passed out by those participants walking the parade route. Streets surrounding Town Square will be closed to traffic and parking during the parade and celebration. All floats are welcome; floats with patriotic theme encouraged to celebrate the birth of the nation. Parade walkers are permitted in the parade and are asked to keep up a reasonable pace so as to not stall the parade.
TOWN SQUARE ACTIVITIES:
Tuesday, July 4
The activities begin immediately after the parade and end at 1pm and will include children's foot races, bounce houses, and a performance by the Yorkville Community Band. In addition to activities, food and drink will be available for purchase at Town Square.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Town Square Activities. Please consider donating a bit of your time to help keep this long-standing tradition going. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Steve Redmon.
Yorkville Community Band Celebrating 30 Years of Performances: The Yorkville Community Band is an ever popular group of volunteers dedicated to showing their love for the nation through professional performance of patriotic music. For the last 30 years the Yorkville Community Band has been a staple of the 4th of July Celebration performing both in Town Square Park and marching in the parade. Please join us this year in thanking this group of dedicated individuals for their service to the community and the nation!
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS - Tuesday, JULY 4
Join the United City of YOrkville in a spectacular Independence Day Fireworks show on Monday, July 4! The fireworks will begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Parkway.
Please note that Countryside Parkway will be partially shut down west bound between the Hampton Inn and Goodwill and East Bound between the Hampton Inn and McHugh Rd. Access to Goodwill and the Hampton Inn will not be obstructed.
FIREWORKS VIEWING PARTY
Yorkville American Legion Parking Lot (9054 E Veterans Parkway, Yorkville)
Looking for a great place to watch the Yorkville Fireworks? Head over to the Yorkville American Legion starting at 3pm to secure one of the best spots in town! Open to the public. Yorkville American Legion is located at 9054 East Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, IL 60560.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All Independence Day activities are free to everyone, except for food and drink purchases, and are subject to change without notice.
IN CASE OF RAIN
The Parade, Town Square Activities and Fireworks are a rain or shine events and will continue as scheduled unless lightning/thunderstorms or extreme rain is present. Please check the United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook page for weather related updates.
DONATIONS WELCOME!
We do appreciate and welcome donations to help support this long-standing community event. Donations are accepted online and by check.
Checks can be made out and mailed to: United City of Yorkville (800 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville IL 60560). Please write "Independence Day" in the memo line. All donations are tax deductible. If your business would like to sponsor the 2022 Independence Day Celebration please contact Steve Redmon at sredmon@Yorkville.il.us
For more info, go to: https://www.yorkville.il.us/567/Fourth-of-July-Celebration
Elburn:
Elburn Lions Club Fireworks Show
When: July 9, 2022 at Dusk
Where: Elburn Lions Park
500 Fillmore Street
Elburn, IL
The Elburn Lions are hosting a free Fireworks Show on July 9, 2022. The park will open for concessions at 7:00pm. Fireworks will start at dusk. The Fireworks show is supported by community donations and run entirely by volunteers. If you would like to donate or be a sponsor, please click here. Contributions will be used to support the Elburn Lions fireworks show. Questions about whether the contribution is tax-deductible should be referred to your tax-preparation specialist. Any funds not used for a future fireworks show will be invested in Elburn Lions community projects and initiatives.
Thank you for your support.
CONCESSIONS
The Elburn Lions Club will offer food and non-alcoholic drinks for sale near the viewing area. Attendees are encouraged to patronize local businesses that will be open prior to and after the show. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will also be sold in the clubhouse, though alcoholic drinks will not be permitted to leave the facility. Alcohol, dogs, guns, coolers and grills are not permitted on the park grounds.
PARKING
Parking will be available on the west side of Lions Park. There will be no charge to park on our grounds though a free will offering will be appreciated. Parking in the neighborhood surrounding Lions Park may be restricted.
For more info, go to: https://www.elburnlions.com/events/elburn-lions-club-fireworks-show/?occurrence=2022-07-09
North Aurora:
Fourth in Aurora 2022
When: Tuesday, July 4, 2022
Where: Riverfront Park
FOURTH OF JULY PROCESSION
Join us from the comfort of your neighborhood or a nearby public location as a parade of public safety vehicles and a Heroes' Trolley of local veterans, kick off the morning of Fourth of July with lights, sirens and fun during the Fourth of July Procession.
The Procession begins at 10 a.m. at Phillips Park and will travel throughout the city.
FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
The City of Lights will live up to its nickname when the night sky is vibrantly illuminated by professional fireworks during the annual Fireworks Extravaganza at Riveredge Park and McCullough Park in downtown Aurora.
Both parks open at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
RIVEREDGE PARK | 360 N. River St.
- 6 p.m. - Gates Open
- Food Vendors Available Until Fireworks
- 7 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.: Dance Party with DJ Suavesmooth
- 8:30 p.m.: Community Line Dances
- 9:15 p.m. - Fireworks
MCCULLOUGH PARK | 150 W. Illinois Ave.
- 6 p.m. - Gates Open
- Children's Entertainment, Inflatables, Games until fireworks
- 6 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.: Dance Party with DJ Pena
As an added bonus this year, families can also walk across the RiverEdge Park Bridge or down the path from McCullough Park to:
WILDER PARK PROMENADE | 350 N. River St.
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | A variety of food trucks
*Please note: Fireworks are not easily viewable from Wilder Park Promenade. Guests should return to RiverEdge Park or McCullough Park to watch the fireworks .
TAKE A SHUTTLE TO & FROM THE FIREWORKS
For more info, go to: https://www.aurora-il.org/2376/Fourth-in-Aurora-2022
Batavia:
Batavia's 4th of July Sky Concert
When: Tuesday, July 4, 2022 - 5 - 10 p.m.
Where: Engstrom Park, Batavia
Food Vendors and Entertainment to begin at 5 p.m. with the Sky Concert at 9:30 p.m.
THE BATAVIA SKY CONCERT
Schedule of Events
5:00pm – 9:30pm Savor-the-Flavor Food Vendors
8:30pm – 9:15pm Music by The Batavia Community Band
9:25pm – 9:30pm Announcements
9:30pm – 10:00pm SKY CONCERT!!
The Batavia Community Band will be playing all the American classics to set the mood for our Sky Concert.
For more info, go to: http://bataviafireworks.org/
St. Charles:
July 4th Celebration
When: Tuesday, July 4, 2022
Where: Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Avenue in St. Charles
Fireworks and Family Fun Abound at Pottawatomie Park 4th of July Celebration
St. Charles Park District, in partnership with the City of St. Charles, will host an extraordinary fireworks display on Monday, July 4 at DARK. When the sun goes down, the night sky lights up with an ooh- and aah-worthy festival of colors, lights and sounds.
Launching from Boy Scout Island, the best viewing locations include Pottawatomie Park, Pottawatomie Golf Course and Ferson Creek Park.
Fireworks, music, golf, swimming – Pottawatomie Park has everything you need to celebrate with family and friends.
But before the boom-and-sizzle of fireworks supply the soundtrack to the 4th of July celebration, the Feel Good Party Band will take the stage in the historic pavilion at 6pm until the start of the fireworks extravaganza at dark. Just a single dose of this fun and energetic tribute band will cure an ailing for whatever you got. Digging deep into the vast catalog of the 80s & 90s, these guys inject new life into timeless music providing the perfect party jam. *Warning side effects may include: excessive dancing, hand clapping, and cheering resulting in possible sore throats, achy legs and unwanted sweating.
Though the pyrotechnics don’t start until dark, Pottawatomie Park opens at dawn for family and friends who want to make a day of it. Picnic tables are available on a first-come/first-served basis, so it is strongly suggested that patrons bring their own tables, blankets and lawn chairs. And while the 4th of July may be a perfect day for an old-fashioned, home-made picnic, you can also leave the cooking to someone else. Food and snacks available for purchase at the River View Miniature Golf Course Refreshment Stand, which will remain open until 9:15pm that night.
While at Pottawatomie Park awaiting the start of the fireworks, take advantage of all the other fun things to do there. With over 90 acres, there’s plenty to explore along the ½-mile walking trail loop. Organize a game of sand volleyball, baseball, frisbee or play a round of tennis. Little ones can scramble over the multi-level play area with its tree house, climbing walls and bridges, and covered chutes and slides. Visit the new sensory garden and inclusive playground, too.
An elaborate, par-42, 18-hole course, River View Miniature Golf features an interactive babbling brook, waterfall, sand traps, windmill, lighthouse, and bridges to challenge golfers, and its picturesque setting amid natural landscape on the banks of the Fox River provides a serene and scenic backdrop. The last tee-off time is 7pm. Ages 16+ pay only $7 per 18 holes of golf. The cost for children is $6. Pedal boat and kayak rentals are not available on July 4.
Families may also spend time swimming at Swanson Pool, hitting the links at Pottawatomie Golf Course or cruising down the Fox River on a paddlewheel riverboat. The pool will open at 10am and close at 5pm. The daily admission fee is $7 for residents and $11 for non-residents. Riverboat cruises are available six times throughout the day with the last trip at 4pm. Fee for ages 16+ is $12. Ages 3-15 pay $10, and ages 2 & younger are free. Reservations are required at the pool and for the riverboats. Pottawatomie Golf Course will open at 6am with the last tee time available at 4pm. Once the course is cleared of golfers, it is open to the public as one of the best spots from which to view the evening’s fireworks.
In the case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be held the next available evening. Note: Boy Scout Island is closed the entire day.
The safety of residents and patrons is the St. Charles Park District’s first priority.
REMINDERS
- Alcoholic beverages and fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited in Pottawatomie Park.
- Non-refundable $10 parking fee for nonresidents. No parking return unless space is available.
- Come early, parking is limited. Spectators are encouraged to leave the grounds after the fireworks display has ended. Vehicle headlights are distracting to other viewers.
- Do not activate your car alarm – they have a tendency to go off during the fireworks.
- No boat rentals on July 4 at River View Miniature Golf Course.
- Follow carry in/carry out Leave No Trace trash etiquette.
- For emergency assistance, go to minigolf or the pool.
For more info, go to: https://www.stcparks.org/july-4th/
Sandwich:
Sandwich Park District Freedom Days
When: July 2, 2022
Where: Sandwich Fairgrounds
EVENTS:
Parade: Saturday, July 2nd – Start 10:00 am Sharp!
Fireworks Display Saturday, July 1st – Starts at DARK!
July 1st, the Sandwich Park District will be holding their annual Freedom Days Parade & Fireworks Display. The parade will start at 10am and travel all throughout downtown Sandwich. Fireworks will take place at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Entry to the grounds will open at 3pm, the entry fee will be $5 per car (CASH ONLY!). They will have food, games, and live music from Ethan Bell Band! See you all there!
For more information on this event, including the parade route visit: https://sandwichparkdistrict.org/freedom-days/
Naperville:
The Naperville Salute - 4th of July Celebration
When: July 1-4, 2022
Where: Rotary Hill
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 July 1-4, 2022 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.
MUSIC:
Friday, July 1st / $5 Friday and Music
4 p.m. - After School Special / 6 p.m. - BBI / 8 p.m. - Shining Star
Saturday, July 2nd / Country night - $15
4 p.m. Alika Arlynn / 6 p.m. Eric Chesser / 8 p.m. Jon Langston
Sunday, July 3rd / Rock on the Hill – $15
2 p.m. Red Pop Fury / 4 p.m. The PriSSillas / 6 p.m. Mike & Joe / 8 p.m. Maggie Speaks
Monday, July 4th / Free on the Fourth – Free entertainment all day!
Noon - The Starboards / 1:30 p.m. - Convoy / 3 p.m. - Wild Daisy / 4:30 p.m. - The Wayouts / 6:30 p.m. - Arra
FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES:
Free Entry: 10AM-12:30PM July 2nd and July 3rd / 10AM-2PM July 4th
Activities Include: CrossTown Exotics - Interactive exotic animal display, MidWest Fun Factory - Face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon art, KidStrong Naperville - Obstacle course and fitness fun, Stacey M Designs Superhero crafts and coloring fun, Pull Ups for Patriots - See how many pullups you can do, Chezaday Magic - Interactive magic shows, Craft tent - Patriotic Crafts, US Army, Blue Help, Within Thin Lines Podcast, the Salt Creek Ballet, and more!
For more info, visit: NapervilleSalute.org
Oswego:
Independence Day Fireworks
When: Monday, July 4, 2022
Where: Prairie Point Park
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready for a show! Oswego’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display will be held at dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m., on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Prairie Point Park. The rain date is scheduled for Tuesday, July 5. Limited parking will be available at the park.
Weather information and other real-time updates for the show will be available on the Village of Oswego’s Facebook page. Like or follow @VillageofOswego for notifications, including weather-related postponements and emergency evacuation instructions in inclement weather.
For your safety, the shoot zone is a restricted area. Monitor children closely near this area. The shoot zone, located near the Prairie Point soccer fields, will be clearly marked with a yellow rope. If patrons enter the shoot zone at any time, the fireworks display will be temporarily halted until the zone is once again clear. for the safety and enjoyment of all, please remain outside the shoot zone at all times.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted. While dogs are permitted, pet owners are reminded that many dogs are frightened by fireworks and that the Fourth of July is the biggest day of the year for lost dog reports. Often, it is best to leave your pet home, in a quiet, secure environment.
Prairie Point Community Park is located at 4120 Plainfield Road, between Plainfield and Grove Roads. Parking is available at Oswego Public Works, the former Old Traughber Jr. High/Oswego Senior Center rear lot, Eastview Elementary/District #308 Administration Center, Traughber Junior High School, Eastview Elementary, Prairie Point Elementary and Oswego High School.
Traffic and parking restrictions will be in effect on streets surrounding the park prior to and immediately following the fireworks. Temporary “no parking” signs will be posted and enforced at the following locations:
• Franklin Street, on the fire hydrant side only • Wilmette Avenue, on the fire hydrant side only • Calumet Street, on the fire hydrant side only • Woolley Road between Plainfield Road and Colchester Drive • Bell Court • Plainfield Road between Route 71 and Linden Drive • Grove Road between Plainfield Road and Arboretum Way • The Prairie Point Park parking lot adjacent to the shoot zone
Regular “no parking” signs are posted along Stonehill Road, Theodore Drive, Templeton Drive, and Plank Road. These will also be enforced. Please remember that parking on private property is prohibited without prior permission from the landowner.
To alleviate congestion, traffic patterns will be changed at several intersections around the park. Those areas include:
Motorists exiting both parking lots of Oswego High School and Eastview Elementary will only be allowed to travel northbound on Route 71.
• Motorists traveling east on Franklin Street will only be allowed to turn southbound onto Route 71.
• Motorists exiting Stonehill Road onto Wolf’s Crossing Road will be required to turn eastbound onto Wolf’s Crossing Road.
• Motorists exiting Stonehill Road onto Woolley Road will be required to turn eastbound onto Woolley Road.
• Motorists exiting from the Traughber Junior High School lot will only be allowed to travel northbound on Colchester Drive or eastbound on Woolley Road.
Oswego police officers, community service officers, and police explorers will be located at intersections to direct traffic. Please consider carpooling and remain patient while traffic is clearing.
For your safety, the launch zone is a restricted area. Monitor children closely near this area. The launch zone, located near the Prairie Point soccer fields, will be clearly marked with a yellow rope. If patrons enter the shoot zone at any time, the fireworks display will be temporarily halted until the zone is once again clear. for the safety and enjoyment of all, please remain outside the shoot zone at all times.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted. While dogs are permitted, pet owners are reminded that many dogs are frightened by fireworks and that the Fourth of July is the biggest day of the year for lost dog reports. Often, it is best to leave your pet home, in a quiet, secure environment.
Plans for this event are subject to change at any time.
For more info, visit: https://gooswego.org/event/independence-day-fireworks-oswego-4th-of-july-fireworks-fire-works-oswego/
Macaroni Kid Yorkville - Geneva - St. Charles hopes you and your family enjoy your 4th of July celebrations & be safe!
