Where to see 4th of July fireworks in Chicago

Navy Pier hosts twice-weekly fireworks shows throughout the summer, including a Saturday night show over Fourth of July weekend that's sure to be dazzling. Navy Pier. July 2 at 9:30pm; free.

Downers Grove's annual 4th of July parade is back this year, as is its sparkling fireworks display at 9:30pm. 75th Street and Lemont Road. July 4 at 9:30pm; free.

Kick off 4th of July celebrations in Glen Ellyn with a parade at noon, which starts downtown and makes its way to Lake Ellyn Park. The fireworks begin at dusk, so stake out a spot early (you can set out you blanket beginning at 6am, so long as you don't use rocks or stakes to hold it down) and settle in for a show. Lake Ellyn Park. July 4 at dusk; free.

This Fourth of July celebration usually books fun musical performers (past acts have included The Village People, Eddie Money and Rick Springfield) so prepare to dance your heart out before fireworks start at 9:31pm. Deerpath Community Park. July 4, Gates open at 5pm, fireworks at 9:40pm; $30, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents $25, kids 5 and under free.

Catch two rounds of half-hour fireworks shows beginning at 9pm as part of the Independence Day celebrations put on by the local Lions Club, with one display on June 30 and another July 4. Folks can also enjoy a packed roster of events in between the fireworks, from tribute band performances to carnival rides. Melas Park June 30 and July 4 at 9:30pm; free.

Fireworks are the send-off event for The Naperville Salute, a veteran-focused festival that celebrates Independence Day over the course of three days with food, live music and games. Monday's fireworks show is set to begin at dusk. Frontier Park July 4 at dusk; free.

Rosemont's Rockin in the Park summer concert series hosts this special July 4 show, where you can watch Silver Bullet Band STL (a Bob Seger cover group). Afterwards, a musical fireworks display will light up the sky. Check out the Rockin in the Park event page for a full schedule of shows that will feature fireworks this summer. Parkway Bank Park. July 4, 7–10pm; free.

Unlike most suburbs, Wheaton's Fourth of July fireworks take place on July 3. Show up to Graf Park at 5:30pm for lawn games, music, concessons and giveaways; the fireworks will take to the skies starting at 9pm. Keep the celebrations going the next morning at the city's parade in downtown Wheaton, which steps off at 10am. Graf Park. July 3 at 9pm; free.

Glenview's Fourth of July parade returns after a two-year hiatus, pushing off from Lehigh and Glenview Roads at 11:30am (the bike parade starts at 11:15am from Jackman Park). Later, head to Gallery Park at 5pm for food vendors, live music and a DJ-led dance party, followed by a fireworks display synchronized to music. Gallery Park. July 4 at 9:30pm; free.

You can watch Aurora's 4th of July fireworks from either RiverEdge Park or McCullough Park, where DJs will spin tunes from 7pm onward—get there when gates open to secure your spot. RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park. July 4 at dusk; free.