Will Cook County News

By Claude Martinez.

This year, celebrate the 4th of July with numerous fireworks displays happening across Will County and the southern suburbs of Cook County on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 2025.

WCCN has carefully curated a comprehensive list of these firework events so you can easily find the perfect celebration near you.

Will County:

Beecher – 4th of July Festival
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. – Midnight
Location: Firemen’s Park, 673 Penfield St.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook – 4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: Grounds open at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Dr.
Fireworks: At dusk
Note: Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Village of Bolingbrook.

Frankfort – 4th of July Fireworks
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: Park opens at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Main Park, 200 Locust St.
Fireworks: At dusk

Joliet – 4th of July Fireworks
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Busey Bank Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 West Jefferson St.
Fireworks: Approximately 9:30 p.m.

Lemont – July 3rd Celebration
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time: Begins at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial Park, 16028 W. 127th St.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

Lockport – Annual Fireworks Show
Date: July 3, 2025
Time: Dusk
Location: Dellwood Park, IL-171 & Woods Dr.
Fireworks: At dusk

New Lenox – Independence Day Celebration
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Village Commons, 145-199 Veterans Pkwy.
Fireworks: Approximately 9:15 p.m.

Romeoville – 3rd of July Fireworks

Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Time: 9:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Locations: (3 Locations)

• Lukancic Middle School, 725 Normantown Rd.
• Volunteer Park, 1100 Murphy Dr.
• Discovery Park, 300 South Highpoint Dr.

Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

South Cook County:

Blue Island – Annual Waterfront Celebration
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Waterfall Park, Fulton St. and Irving Ave.
Fireworks: 9 p.m.

Bridgeview – 3rd of July Celebration
Date: July 3, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Location: Commissioners Park, 8100 Beloit Ave.
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.

Crestwood – Movie on the Field
Date: July 3, 2025
Time: Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ozinga Field, 14011 Kenton Ave.
Fireworks: Following the movie

Harvey – Independence Day 2025
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Harvey City Hall, 15320 Broadway Ave.
Fireworks: Approximately 8:30 p.m.

Oak Lawn – 4th of July Fireworks
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave.
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.

Orland Park – Independence Day Celebration
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial Park West, 15609 Park Station Blvd.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

Palos Heights – Independence Day Celebration
Date: July 3, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park, 7607 W. College Dr.
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.

Park Forest – July 4th Main Street Night
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – Dark
Location: Village Green, 349 Main St.
Fireworks: At dark

South Holland – Fireworks Celebration
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 500 E 160th Pl.
Fireworks: At dusk
Note: Free admission for South Holland residents with valid proof of residency; $10 per person for others.

Tinley Park – Independence Day Celebration
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

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