In Illinois, you'll find a fireworks show to check out anywhere between July 1st and July 4th. I say Go Big and see a show every night. Boom!

4th of July Celebrations Around Illinois

Much like when the Halloween holiday falls on a weeknight, communities are split on when the best time would be to hold a 4th of July celebration. Some don't like the idea of moving celebrations to a more convenient day than the actual date of the holiday, others would like to not be half-dead the next day at work.

In 2023, the 4th of July falls on a Tuesday, so there are several communities that chose dates for their fireworks shows between Saturday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 4.

Not every town around Rockford that has had fireworks shows in the past has shared its dates and times for the 2023 fireworks shows.

2023 Rockford Area Fireworks Schedule

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This is the current list (as of 6/27/23). Check back, as this list will be updated when new information is shared.

Beloit

Byron

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Cherry Valley

  • July 4th
  • Dusk at Baumann Park
  • 218 S. Walnut St

Crystal Lake

  • July 2nd
  • Dusk at Crystal Lake Main Beach
  • 300 Lakeshore Dr
  • For more info

Davis Junction

  • July 3rd
  • Dusk at Community Park (stick around after fireworks for a free movie in the park)
  • 101 Lincoln Ave
  • For more info

Dixon

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Durand

Edgerton

Forreston

no information is available at this time

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Freeport

  • July 4th
  • Dusk at Tutty Baker Fest in Downtown Freeport
  • 110 W Main St
  • For more info

Janesville

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Kirkland

Loves Park

  • Red, White & Boom July 1st
  • 7-10 pm at Rockford Speedway (Fireworks after races
  • 9572 Forest Hills Rd
  • For more info

Milton

Mt. Morris

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Rochelle

Rockford

  • July 4th
  • 9:30 pm at Davis Park
  • 320 S. Wyman St, Rockford
  • For more info

Rockford Country Club

  • July 4th
  • Dusk at Oxford Park
  • 2420 Oxford

Rockford Rivets Game

  • July 4th
  • After the game at Rivets Stadium
  • 4503 Interstate Blvd
  • For more info

Sharon

Winnebago

  • July 3rd
  • Dusk at Winnebago Park District
  • N. Church St (Fireworks shot off from behind baseball diamonds)
  • For more info

Woodstock

  • July 4th
  • Dusk at Emricson Park
  • 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd
  • For more info

Remember to check back, as I will update this list when I get confirmation.

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