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The 4th of July is coming up quickly. Be sure to check the event dates as many villages in DuPage are having their firework shows on the weekend prior to July 4th. Here is a list of firework displays throughout DuPage County. More locations and details will be added as information becomes available…
Have a great Independence Day!
Addison Fireworks
CANCELLED – Due to budget constraints, Fourth of July fireworks will be cancelled again this year.
Bensenville Fireworks
When: July 3rd (9:30PM-10PM) AND July 4th (9:30PM-10PM)
Where: Redmond Park in Bensenville
Parking / Information: The fireworks, park of Libertyfest, are being sponsored (in collaboration) by the villages of Bensenville, Elmhurst, Addison, and Wood Dale. For shuttle bus and parking info, please visit Bensenville’s website.
Glen Ellyn Fireworks
When: July 4th (dusk)
Where: Lake Ellyn, North Park Blvd and Forest Avenue
Parking / Information: Free parking is available in the lot between Park Blvd and Montclair Ave south of the train tracks. Parking is limited. More information is available here.
Lisle Fireworks
When: July 1st, July 2nd, July 3rd (Finale) @ 9:45PM
Where: Lisle Community Park (Eyes to the Skies Festival), west side of Rt.53, south of Odgen Avenue
Parking / Information: Of all of the fireworks displays in DuPage, this is of my favorites. The Eyes to the Skies festival is a great time, but not overcrowded. For parking and more information, please visit http://eyestotheskies.org.
Lombard Fireworks
When: July 4th @ 9:30PM
Where: Madison Meadow Park (Taste of Lombard), Meyers Rd north to Madison St west
Parking / Information: Limited onsite parking is available. Additionaly limited parking on nearby city streets. More information can be found on the Taste of Lombard website.
Naperville Fireworks
When: July 4th @ 9:30PM
Where: Knoch Park (Ribfest), Aurora Avenue & Washington area
Parking / Information: Free parking is extremely limited. You may be able to find some street parking in the neighborhoods west of Knoch Park, but that is not guaranteed (and you may need to walk for a mile or so to the park. Plan to walk to the fireworks or take a free shuttle. Get to the fireworks early; due to capacity issues, Naperville may deny entry to the park. Personally, I’ve found the display to be no more impressive than many of the other DuPage County villages’ displays, and it’s twice the headache getting in and out. Ribfest is a great time, but if I were just going for the fireworks, I’d go elsewhere. More information about the Naperville firework display can be found here.
Warrenville Fireworks
When: July 4th @ 9:15PM
Where: Cerny Park, off River Rd just north of Ferry Rd
Parking / Information: Parking available as posted on the streets, at the south parking lot of Bower Elementary School and the Ferry & River Rd. parking lot of AT&T. More information can be found here.
Wheaton Fireworks
When: July 3rd @ 9PM
Where: DuPage County Fairgrounds, County Farm Rd and Manchester
Parking / Information: There is a decent amount of parking onsite, but it is recommended you get there early to find a spot. The lots usually open by 6:30PM. This is one of the better firework displays in DuPage.