Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbs

As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.

Saturday, June 27

Stars, Stripes & Steps: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Mount St. Mary's Park, off Route 31, St. Charles. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and show your patriotic pride by wearing red, white and blue for this untimed 2.5-mile walk winding through the park and nearby neighborhoods along the Fox River. $25 for ages 12 or older. Register: stcparks.org.

Carpentersville Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Annual parade starts at South Lincoln Avenue and Main Street, continues east on Main, south on Washington Avenue to Spring Street, east on Spring to Carpenter Park. cville.org.

Celebrate Fox Lake: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave., Fox Lake. Car show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Millennium Park, 23 Rollins Road; entry fee $20 per car, with awards at 1:30 p.m. Parade at 10 a.m. from Grant High School, 285 E. Grand Ave., and ending at Millennium Park. Live music. Fireworks celebration from 3-10 p.m. Includes a special America 250 ceremony. Free. foxlake.org.

Huntley Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, starting at Bakley and Main streets and heading west on Main toward Huntley Square, Huntley. huntley.il.us.

Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic and Fireworks: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Food vendors, carnival rides, live bands, fireworks and more. Music from Brass on Fire at 5 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos at 7:30 p.m. Free. glpd.com.

Stars ‘N Stripes Fest: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Cary-Grove Park, Three Oaks Road and North First Street, Cary. Food trucks, beer and hard seltzer sales, kids’ inflatables and activities and music from Hello Weekend. Fireworks at dusk. Free admission; parking is $20 per vehicle at the park, Cary-Grove High School, or Sunburst Bay. Swimming at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center costs $10 for Sunburst Bay members and $15 for nonmembers. carypark.com.

Dundee Township fireworks: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Meadowdale Park, Besinger Drive and Maple Avenue, Carpentersville. Entertainment, food vendors and visit with community partners from 6-9 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks may begin 30 minutes earlier or later, depending on weather conditions. Rain date: June 28. dtpd.org.

Sunday, June 28

Freedom Car Show: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in the Metra parking lot, between Onieda and Bartlett avenues, in downtown Bartlett. Trophies will be awarded for Best of Show, Top 10 and People’s Choice; trophy presentations at 3 p.m. Free for spectators. Hosted by 120Live Bartlett. Register: hanover-township.org.

Waukegan Park District’s American Independence Parade: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, stepping off from Franklin Street and Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Travels on Sheridan Road from Franklin Street to Jack Benny Drive. The parade theme is “Waukegan Celebrates 250 Years of America,” and the grand marshal will be Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Free. waukeganparks.org.

Fox Valley Orchestra Summer Pops “Americana 250”: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Aurora University Crimi Auditorium, 1345 Prairie St., Aurora. Stephen Squires directs the orchestra in popular, folk and patriotic music from the Revolutionary War era through the present day. $25, $21 for enrolled students and ages 65 or older, and $17 for kids 8 and younger. $18-$28 at the door. foxvalleyorchestra.org.

West Suburban Symphony’s “The People’s Music”: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Featuring Ravel’s “Bolero” and two choral works inspired by Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass”: Ralph Vaughan Williams’ 1906 spiritual “Toward the Unknown Region” and Howard Hanson’s 1957 “Song of Democracy,” performed in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. $35, $30 for ages 65 and older, $10 for teens, and free for kids 12 and younger. westsubsymphony.org.

Des Plaines Fourth of July Fireworks: Gates open at 7 p.m.; fireworks at dusk Sunday, June 28, at Oakton College, 1600 Golf Road, Des Plaines. DJ and yard games before the fireworks. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food trucks available. No alcohol or pets. Free. desplainesil.gov.

Tuesday, June 30

Field of Honor: Tuesday, June 30, through Saturday, July 4, at Seven Gables Park, 1750 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton. U.S. flags will fly in solemn formation. Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor individuals currently serving in the military, fallen servicemen and women, first responders and Hometown Heroes. The annual event features nightly patriotic performances, including vocalists, bagpipers, drummers, honor guards, flyovers and taps. Hosted by the Wheaton Park District and Warrenville VFW Post 8081. Free. healingfield.org/event/wheaton-il-2.

Wednesday, July 1

Frontier Days Festival: 5-11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1; 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday, July 2; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Carnival, Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, entertainment, food, soccer 3v3, Stampede Run/Walk, marketplace, family activities and more. Drone show featuring 400 drones at 9:35 p.m. Thursday. Main stage lineup: 7th heaven at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Soul Asylum at 8 p.m. Friday; Yachtley Crew at 8 p.m. Saturday; and American English at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Frontier Stage lineup: Uncle Sam at 5:30 p.m. and Exit 147 at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday; Backdated at 5:45 p.m. and Blackberry Jam at 9:30 p.m. Thursday; FaceNTime at 4 p.m., The PriSSillas at 6 p.m. and ARRA at 9:30 p.m. Friday; The Murley Rock Band at 4 p.m., TRIADD at 6 p.m. and Pino Farina Band at 9:30 p.m. Saturday; and Line Dancing with Boot Scootin’ Judy at 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. frontierdays.org.

Northwest Fourth-Fest: 5-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Carnival midway, kids’ zone, food and live entertainment Friday and Saturday; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Friday; parade at 9 a.m. Saturday and more. Music includes Hello Weekend at 5:30 p.m. and 7th heaven at 8:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, and David’s House at 5:30 p.m. and Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at 8:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday. Free. northwestfourthfest.com.

Mount Prospect Fourth of July Festival: 6-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2; 4-11 p.m. Friday, July 3; and 1-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5, in Melas Park, 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Carnival rides, live music, beer garden, fireworks on Wednesday and Saturday and more. Free. mplions.org.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Patriotic Brass: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the Robert G. Soule Amphitheater at Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. For America’s 250th birthday, the concert highlights the ESO’s brass and percussion sections with a program of patriotic and popular favorites. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs. Free. elginsymphony.org.

Thursday, July 2

Bartlett Fourth of July Fest: 3-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 2-3; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and 3-9 p.m. Sunday, July 5, in Apple Orchard Park, southwest corner of Stearns and Bartlett Road, Bartlett. The carnival will be open to those with disabilities from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2; registration required. Four nights of live music: Thursday: Anthem from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and 7th heaven from 9-11 p.m.; Friday: Mellencougar from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Julian Jumpin’ Perez from 8-11 p.m.; Saturday: Smokin’ Gunz from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Icons of Country from 8-11 p.m.; and Sunday: Modern Day Romeos from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Hairbanger’s Ball from 7-9 p.m. Skydivers at 7 p.m. Friday. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. bartlett4thofjuly.com.

Lakeside Festival: 3-11 p.m. Thursday, July 2, and noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. 14 bands over four days on two outdoor stages, food, carnival rides, beer garden, superhero characters, kids’ decorated bike parade, kids’ ice-cream social, cornhole tournament and more. Fireworks at dusk Sunday. Music lineup: Thursday: Dangerous Joes at 3 and 7 p.m., Tennessee Whiskey at 5 p.m., and Thunderstruck at 8:30 p.m.; Friday: Southbound at 1 p.m., Petty Kings at 4 p.m., Pino Farina Band at 6 p.m., and Hi Infidelity at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: Judson Brown at 1 p.m., All American Throwbacks at 5 p.m., The Jolly Ringwalds at 7 p.m., and Modern Day Romeos at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Yacht Rock-Ettes at noon, Crystal Lake Strikers at 2:30 p.m., Disco Circus at 3:30 p.m., Jonny Lyons & The Pride at 5:30 p.m., and Icons of Country at 6:45 p.m. Gate admission: $10 for 13 and older; $5 for 65 and older; and free for kids younger than 12 and active military with ID. Note: cashless payment. thedole.org/the-fest.

43rd American Music Festival: 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 2-3, and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5, at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Doors open one hour earlier. Roots, rock and soul artists. Lineup: Thursday: The Heavy Heavy, River Shook, and Greyhounds; Friday: Spin Doctors, Southern Avenue, and Les Greene & The Swayzees; Saturday: Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore and The Guilty Ones, American Aquarium and Lowdown Brass Band; and Sunday: Neal Francis, CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, and DeeOhGee. $74.34. fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/american-music-fest.

Mundelein Community Days: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5, in Courtland Commons Park, at the corner of Seymour and Courtland, Mundelein. Carnival, fireworks, parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, food, music, games, pet parade, car show, contests, pickleball and bags tournaments, demonstrations, displays and more. Music headliners: Thursday: Mike and Joe at 8 p.m.; Friday: Disco Circus at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: Judson Brown at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Soda at 6 p.m. Mundelein Munch: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5. Free. mundelein.org.

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest: 5-11 p.m. Thursday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Palatine Community Park, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Fireworks at dusk July 3, live bands, food vendors, parade July 4, carnival, fest expo July 4-5 and more. Free. hometown-fest.com.

Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Street Fair: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 2, on three blocks on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. Live music, classic cars, family activities, car clubs, art and market vendors. All makes and models. 250th Birthday Red, White and Blue Car Night with military, old-timers and pre-1950s. westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights.

Rockin’ in the USA Fourth of July Weekend Festival: 7-10 p.m. Thursday, July 2; 6-10 p.m. Friday, July 3; and 2-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Live music from tribute bands, including Listen to the Music, Boy Band Night, Super Diamond, Garth Guy, Toby Keith Made in America and Hillbilly Rockstarz. Also, festive competitions, including a patriotic costume contest and burrito-, apple pie- and hot dog-eating contests. A special appearance by the Honor Guard on July 4. Free. parkwaybankpark.com.

Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Patriotic Concert with cannons. Free. napervilleband.org/concerts.

Wheaton Municipal Band “From Sea to Shining Sea”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Patriotic favorites. Bring a picnic or purchase popcorn and ice cream from the Friends of the Wheaton Municipal Band. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Sabatino Park, Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow. Parking opens at 7 p.m.; $20 per car donation. If rained out, fireworks will move to Sunday, July 5. Free. sleepyhollowil.org.

Friday, July 3

Gettysburg Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. On the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, experience life in Naperville during that time with hands-on activities and educational programs. Meet President Abraham Lincoln and experience “The Gettysburg Address” inside the chapel. Plus, Civil War Fashion Show, hands-on Civil War drilling program (pre-registration for kids 6-13 is required), sword drill on the Village Green, and make fireworks in a jar at the IDNR STEM Learning Lab. Included in general admission: $12, $10 for ages 62 and older, and $8 for kids 4-12. napersettlement.org.

Hawthorn Woods Fireworks: 3 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Food vendors open at 5 p.m. Live music at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free. vhw.org/4thofJuly.

Red, White & BOOM!: 3-8 p.m. Friday, July 3, at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, and locations in Lincolnshire throughout the day Saturday, July 4. Fourth of July celebration including a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday; cardboard boat regatta at 1 p.m. Saturday at Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive; fireworks and more. Free. lincolnshireil.gov.

Taste of Oak Brook and fireworks: 4-10 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Village Sports Core Fields, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Gates open at 2 p.m. Fare from Oak Brook restaurants and Alter Brewing + Kitchen’s expanded beer garden. Live music by Whiskey Friends: The Morgan Wallen Experience from 4-6 p.m. and Sixteen Candles from 7:30-9 p.m. Drone show at 9:30 p.m., followed by fireworks. Advance VIP parking for $50, preferred for $30, or value for $20. oak-brook.org.

North Aurora Independence Day celebration: 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Riverfront Park, 25 E. State St., North Aurora. Music by The Simple Remedy from 6-9 p.m., a community picnic, food trucks and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. northaurora.org.

Warrenville Fourth of July Celebration: 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 3, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Cerny Park, 4S150 River Road, Warrenville. Parade steps off at 6 p.m. Friday with kids’ entertainment from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the pavilion, and live music with Katie Kostner and Snap Shot from 7:30-11 p.m. on the main stage. Lineup for kids’ parade at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Irene’s Church on Warren Avenue, with “Walk, Run, Scoot or Ride” Parade at noon on Warren Avenue to Cerny Park. On Friday, karaoke starts at 12:30 p.m. in the pavilion, Warrenville Park District activities from 1-2:30 p.m., live music from Room to Move at 4:30 p.m. and Hairbanger’s Ball at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage, fire department water fights at 2 p.m., horseshoe contest at 2 p.m., Warrenville Historical Society bingo and prizes from 2-3 p.m., kids’ entertainment from 12:30-5:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free. warrenvilleparks.org.

Highland Park Independence Day: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at The Preserve of Highland Park, 1207 Park Ave., Highland Park. Food, games, a performance by Dancing Queen, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. and more. Free. pdhp.org.

Lisle Independence Day fireworks: 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Community Park, 1800 Short St., Lisle. Alt 101 (’90s alternative rock) performs at 5:30 p.m. and Mike & Joe at 7:30 p.m. on the Van Kampen Stage. Extended 250th Fireworks celebration at 9:30 p.m. Food and drinks for purchase. Drink sales benefit Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Parking is very limited. For parking maps, see villageoflisle.org.

Wheaton Independence Day fireworks: 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Graf Park, 1855 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Family festivities and food trucks, with a drone show and fireworks starting around 9 p.m. wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/.

Aurora’s Fireworks Celebration: 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Music from 6-9 p.m., with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Food vendors at Wilder Park. Watch for the large red balloon flying over Veterans Island to find the best viewing spot. Gates open at 6 p.m. Free. For parking and gate information, see paramountaurora.com.

Warrenville Fourth of July Parade: 6 p.m. Friday, July 3. With the theme “250 Years in the Making,” the parade heads south on Warren Avenue, west on Warrenville Road, south on Curtis Avenue, and ending at Woodland Road. The national anthem will be sung at the judges’ stand at Main Street and Warren Avenue. warrenville.il.us.

Wauconda Community Fireworks: 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Hosted by the village and Wauconda Park District. Music and concessions starting at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dusk over Bangs Lake. Rain date: July 5. Free. wauconda-il.gov.

Park Ridge Fireworks Celebration: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Interactive dance party at 6:30 p.m. with live music at 8 p.m. Free, preferred parking: $30/$40. prparks.org.

Roselle Independence Day celebration: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Fireworks and laser light show begin at dusk. Food trucks starting at 6:30 p.m., with live music by Maggie Speaks at 7 p.m. Free. roselle.il.us.

BeachFest: 7-11 p.m. Friday, July 3, and 5-11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. Live music, food, fireworks at dusk Sunday and more. Music: Ariella & Nicolass at 7 p.m. and Shania Twin at 9 p.m. Friday, and Mellencougar at 5 p.m. and The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. rlbciviccenter.com.

Hometown Fest Fireworks: Dusk Friday, July 3, at Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Free. palatinejaycees.org/hometown-fest.

Saturday, July 4

Elmhurst Running Club’s 4 On the 4th: 7:15 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Wilder Park in Elmhurst. Four-mile run ($35) at 7:15 a.m. and Kids’ 1K ($10) for kids 5-12 at 8:20 a.m. About 80% of proceeds will be donated to local charities. Register at 4on4th.run.

Glen Ellyn Freedom Four 4-Mile Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Run or walk the scenic course at Lake Ellyn Park. Benefits the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation’s Scholarship Fund. $39.39 through July 3; or $45.99 day of. Register at FreedomFourRun.com.

Liberty Loop 5K Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Techny Prairie Park & Fields, 1750 Techny Road, Northbrook. A scenic run or walk on a certified 5K course, followed by Liberty Lap Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. for junior joggers. eventcreate.com/e/northbrook4thofjuly.

Warrenville Park District’s 5K Firecracker Run/Walk: 7:45 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Cerny Park, 4S150 River Road, Warrenville. The scenic 5K course incorporates the Illinois Prairie Path, Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve and the downtown streets. In addition to the 5K, there will be a 50-yard dash for kids 3-6, a 100-yard dash for kids 6-10 and a Sparkler one-mile. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each group. Dashes: $5; Sparkler: $20; and 5K: $40. Register: warrenvilleparks.org.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July festival: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Sabatino Park, Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow. One-mile fun run at 8 a.m. Fishing derby from 9-11 a.m. at Lake Sharon. Car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a $15 exhibitor donation for Illinois Special Olympics. Food and drinks from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade at 11:30 a.m. Fest rain date: July 5. Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, with $20 per car donation. Rain date: July 5. sleepyhollowil.org.

Barrington All-Star Brass Quintet: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. The ensemble will perform classic American standards and patriotic music on the porch before the Independence Day parade. Free. BarringtonsWhiteHouse.com/events.

Elgin Fourth of July Parade: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4. The route runs on Douglas Avenue, from Slade Avenue to city hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. Third annual Pet Parade at 9 a.m. starting at the NENA Butterfly Garden at Douglas Avenue and Ann Street, and continues along the parade route to Douglas and Highland. Register at elginil.gov.

Vernon Hills July Fourth parade: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Parade steps off from Deerpath and Atrium drives, then south to Sullivan Drive and west to Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Free. vernonhills.org.

Yorkville Fourth of July celebration: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Town Square, 301 N. Bridge, Yorkville. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Yorkville High School and ends at Town Square Park. Activities, including kids’ foot races, bounce houses and a performance by the Yorkville Community Band, begin after the parade and end at noon. Food and drinks for purchase. Fireworks and drone show at 9:30 p.m. from Route 47 and Countryside Parkway. Free. yorkville.il.us.

Aurora’s Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. The parade begins at Benton and Broadway, heads north on Broadway to Downer Place, west on Downer to Middle Avenue, Aurora. The reviewing stand is in front of the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place, Aurora. aurora-il.org/1239/4th-of-July-Parade.

Barrington Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, on Main Street in Barrington. Steps off at Barrington High School. Free. barrington-il.gov.

Bensenville LibertyFest Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Steps off from the village hall, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, heads east on Green Street, south on York Road, east on Jefferson Street and ends at the Redmond Recreation Center, 545 John St. No parking on Addison and Center streets between Main Street and West Wood Avenue. bensenville.il.us.

Des Plaines Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Steps off from Center Street and Wicke Avenue, and proceeds north on Center to Prairie Avenue, east on Prairie and then disbands at Prairie and Pearson Street, Des Plaines. Free. desplainesil.gov.

Frontier Days Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Steps off from Dunton and Oakton streets, Arlington Heights. Parade travels south on Dunton to Miner and then east to Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St. Theme: “Celebrating 50 years — Frontier Days Festival.” Kids 4-12, accompanied by an adult, can check in at Olive and Highland streets for the decorated bike parade at 10 a.m. No Big Wheels. Free. FrontierDays.org.

Hawthorn Woods Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, on Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods, and continues to the village hall. Followed by a flag-raising ceremony. Free. vhw.org/524/Parade.

Hinsdale Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Steps off at Sixth and Garfield streets, travels north on Garfield to First Street, then west on First to Grant Street, and south on Grant to Sixth Street, Hinsdale. For America’s 250th, the Hinsdale Public Library will have 250 “Uncle Sams” joining the parade. villageofhinsdale.org.

Hinsdale “4th for All” Celebration: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. After the parade, head to Burlington Park for entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, and food vendors. Kids’ activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and live music from Crawford’s Daughter from noon to 4 p.m. Free. villageofhinsdale.org.

Lake Zurich Independence Day Celebration: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Food, live music, fireworks and more. Includes Taste of Summer food trucks, Giant Bubble Show at 3 p.m., performance by Kelly Daniels at 7:15 p.m., and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free admission, $5 BYOB wristbands available. lakezurich.org.

Lisle Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Steps off from Lisle Junior High School, proceeds west on Jonquil Avenue, north on Main Street, east on Burlington Avenue and ending at the Lisle Village Hall. The Lisle Heritage Society hosts an ice cream social, courtesy of Culver’s of Downers Grove (while supplies last) and patriotic music by the Lisle Community Band at The Museums at Lisle Station Park after the parade at 10:45 a.m. villageoflisle.org.

Wheaton Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Steps off from Hawthorne Boulevard and Main Street, heads south on Main, west on Union Avenue, south on Wheaton Avenue, and east on Front Street. Wheaton attorney Trevor Orsinger, a colonel and chief legal advisor to the Wisconsin Air National Guard, named grand marshal. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4.

Antioch Fourth of July Parade and Party in the Park: Parade at 10:30 a.m. starting at Antioch Community High School and ending at Poplar Avenue. Party at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Antioch Bandshell, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Party includes food trucks, a splash pad, face painting, DJ Positive at 4 p.m., Tennessee Whiskey at 6 p.m. and more. Free. antioch.il.gov/events.

Highland Park Independence Day Parade: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, in downtown Highland Park. Parade, with “America250” theme, followed by a Star-Spangled Pool Party at Hidden Creek AquaPark. Free. cityhpil.com.

Hometown Fest Parade: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, in Palatine. The parade proceeds south on Cedar Street to Slade Street, east on Slade to Brockway, north on Brockway to Wood Street and east on Wood to Community Park. Free. palatinejaycees.org/hometown-fest.

Independence Day and museum’s 60th birthday celebration: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Celebrate the birth of our nation and the museum. Special runs, a historic memorabilia sale, food trucks, and more. Last train leaves between 4 and 4:15 p.m. $10; $8 for 62 and older, veterans and first responders; $5 for kids 3-11; and free for kids 2 and younger. foxtrolley.org.

Island Lake Independence Day Parade and Community Picnic: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Parade followed by a picnic at Converse Park. Free. villageofislandlake.com/events.

Rolling Meadows Fourth of July Parade: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Owl Drive Route in Rolling Meadows. Free. cityrm.org.

Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Parade: Noon Saturday, July 4, starting on Crescent Boulevard near Memorial Park, west to Main Street, north to Linden Street, east to Lake Ellyn Park. The theme is “Stars & Stripes Over Glen Ellyn,” with “Superman” Jonathan Charbonneau as the grand marshal. glenellyn4thofjuly.org/parade-fireworks.

Downers Grove Independence Day Parade: 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4. The parade, celebrating America’s 250th, steps off from Main and Grant streets, and travels south on Main to Warren Avenue, Downers Grove. downers.us/independence-day.

Oswego Fourth of July Celebration and fireworks: 3:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego. The village is honoring “America 250” with live music from DJ Suavesmooth, Take Note Quartet, American Legion Band, and Superfly Symphony; KidZone with laser tag, archery tag, gaga ball and more; three magic performances; and food from local favorites. Classic cars at the Oswego250 Car Show, hosted by the Fox Valley Cruisers. Fireworks after 9 p.m. Rain date July 5. oswegoil.org.

America 250 celebration: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Family-friendly fun, food, live music, community activities, and a hometown Pie Baking Competition, Kids Coloring Contest, balloon twisting, face painting, fireworks and more. Free. eastdundee.net.

Northbrook Independence Day: 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4. The parade will start at 4 p.m. just west of Westmoor School, 2500 Cherry Lane, and end at the village hall, 1225 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. DJ entertainment at 7 p.m. at Meadowhill Park, 1479 Maple Ave. Fireworks at dusk are best viewed from Meadowhill Park and Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1750 Techny Road. Free. eventcreate.com/e/northbrook4thofjuly.

Westmont Independence Day Celebration: 4-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Ty Warner Park, 800 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. Entertainment, crafts, petting zoo, kids’ activities, food trucks, and music from Westview Hills Band at 4 p.m. and Black Bolts Band at 7 p.m. Fireworks and drone display at 9:30 p.m. Free. westmontparks.org.

St. Charles Independence Day fireworks: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Langum Park, 7th and Madison avenues, St. Charles. Fireworks at dusk. Around noon July 4, look for a big red balloon above Langum Park. If you can see the balloon, you will have a good view of the fireworks. In Langum Park, there will be Snack Zone concessions and Sweet Sensations starting at 4 p.m. and DJ entertainment from 6:30-9:30 p.m. In Mount St. Mary Park, food trucks starting at 4 p.m., and DJ entertainment from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Glow Zone novelty sales from 6-9 p.m. benefit financial aid program. Pottawatomie Park is not a viewing site. stcparks.org/july-4th.

75th annual Batavia Fourth of July Sky Concert: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Engstrom Park, Main and Millview streets, Batavia. Food and live music with Sky Concert from 9-9:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. bataviafireworks.org.

Elgin’s Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Live music, food trucks and drinks, family-friendly games, a buttermaking activity, and a pie-eating contest sponsored by Herb’s Bakery at 7:30 p.m. Band lineup: Petty Betty from 5-6 p.m., Journey From the Heart from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Jump, America's Van Halen Experience from 8-9:20 p.m.; VIP Lounge Area for $25 for age 12 or older; free for 11 or under with paid adult. Fireworks around 9:20 p.m. elginil.gov.

Lake Forest Festival and Fireworks: 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Deerpath Community Park, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest. Performances by Fletcher Rockwell and Freddy Jones Band, followed by fireworks. Tickets: Lake Forest/Lake Bluff residents: $28.03; nonresidents: $34.21; and free for kids 5 and younger. Premier parking: $55.81. lfparksandrec.com.

Bensenville LibertyFest Independence Day fireworks: 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Redmond Recreation Center, 545 John St., Bensenville. DJ M.B. Entertainment at 6 p.m. and ARRA at 7:30 p.m. Food and beer for purchase from 6-9:30 p.m. Fireworks will be launched from the public works facility at 9:30 p.m. Rain date: July 5. bensenville.il.us.

Carol Stream’s America 250 Independence Day concert and fireworks: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Ross Ferraro Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Food vendors (Golden Eagle Hot Dogs, Inches Tacos Food Truck, Lou Malnati’s, Jesse's Gelato, Just a Taste Confections and Sabrosa Michoacana) from 6-8:30 p.m. Mackenzie O’Brien Band from 7-9 p.m., with fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. carolstream.org.

Vernon Hills July Fourth celebration: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, in Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Music from DJ Top Dog. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free. vernonhills.org.

Buffalo Grove Fourth of July Fireworks & Celebration: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will perform. Fireworks show at around 9 p.m. Free. vbg.org.

Woodstock Fourth of July fireworks: 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Emricson Park, 900 South St., Woodstock. Walk-ins can enter through South Street and Jackson Street entrances. Fireworks at dusk. Snack and beverage concessions. Park for $20 in the park. Donations accepted to help cover the cost of the fireworks. woodstockilchamber.com.

Naperville Community Fireworks Show: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Road, Naperville. Naperville Municipal Band performs patriotic classics at 7:30 p.m. at the Wagner Pavilion at the 95th Street Community Plaza. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Parking available at Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th St. Free. napervilleparks.org/fireworks.

Elk Grove Village Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Rotary Green, 164 Lions Drive, and on the Village Green, 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Country singer/songwriter Jake Owen performs. Fireworks around 9:30 p.m. Free. elkgrove.org.

Barrington Fourth of July Fireworks: 9:30-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington. Free. barrington-il.gov.

Bartlett 4th of July Fireworks: 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Stearns and Bartlett roads, Bartlett. Free. bartlett4thofjuly.com.

Downers Grove-Woodridge Independence Day Fireworks: About 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at 75th Street and Lemont Road, Downers Grove. Spectators can park and view the show from several parking lots in the area. downers.us/independence-day.

Stars & Stipes Over Glen Ellyn: Dusk Saturday, July 4, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Skydiving demonstration shortly before dusk. Drone show at dusk, followed by the fireworks display. Free. Tickets ($50) for the Glen Ellyn Boat Dock starting at 6 p.m. glenellyn4thofjuly.org.

Huntley Independence Day Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Deicke Park, 11419 Route 47, Huntley. Rain date: Around 9 p.m. July 5. Attendees should cross at Route 47 and Main Street; crossing at Route 47 and Mill Street is strongly discouraged. huntley.il.us.

Rolling Meadows Fourth of July Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Free. cityrm.org.

Sunday, July 5

Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 5, starting at 100 W. Woodstock St. and continuing down Dole Avenue to the Lakeside Festival grounds. Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, the city of Crystal Lake and the Crystal Lake Lions Club. clchamber.com.

Mundelein Community Days Parade: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 5. The 1.1-mile parade will begin at Mundelein High School and proceed east on Hawley Street, south on Seymour Avenue, east on Division Street and conclude at the Metra Station. mundelein.org.