Giant List of 2019 Fourth of July Parades, Fireworks in Kane County, IL!
We’re celebrating the Independence Day in a big way in Kane County, IL.
On and around July 4, 2019, there are more parades, fireworks and community celebrations than you can shake a sparkler at.
Probably the biggest event of the holiday is the “Wall That Heals” Vietnam Veterans Memorial that will be traveling to West Dundee, but there’s also a Kane County Cougars homestand and other new events this year.
As always, if we missed any, email a link to Kane County Connects intern Allison Arguezo at allisonarguezo@gmail.com and Cc kanecountyconnects@gmail.com.
Happy Fourth of July!
Aurora
Fourth of July Parade
The city of Aurora’s annual Fourth of July Parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in downtown Aurora!
The parade route will begin at the intersection of Benton and River, head east on Benton, north on Broadway, west on Downer Place and ending at River Street.
The Fourth of July Parade Reviewing Stand will be placed in front of the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, located at 20 East Downer Place, for best viewing.
Aurora prepares to celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, with an action-packed day of Fourth of July activities — from the parade in the morning to a picnic in the afternoon to the fireworks at night!
Afternoon Picnic
The Aurora Historical Society’s 52nd annual Independence Day Picnic and Ringing of the Bells will be held on the grounds of the Tanner House Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 4, 2019.
In addition to old-fashioned traditions, there will be a patriotic concert by the American Legion Band and an appearance by race car driver Matt Mc Cain. The event is free.
Fireworks
At approximately 9:30 p.m., the City of Lights will live up to its name with a pyrotechnic extravaganza illuminating the night sky with a rainbow of colors.
You can see the Fireworks display from:
- RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway Avenue. At RiverEdge Park, guests will enjoy great food, live music, dancing and an amazing view of the fireworks display.
- McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave. At McCullough Park, guests will enjoy a variety of food vendors, children’s inflatable entertainment, live music, dancing and a front-row-like view of the fireworks display!
For more information on this event, please contact the City of Aurora Special Events Division:
(630) 256-3370 | Events@aurora-il.org
Bartlett
5-Day Fourth of July Festival!
The Bartlett Fourth of July Festival takes place from Wednesday, July 3, to Sunday, July 7, 2019, at the festival grounds, located at the corner of South Stearns and South Bartlett Road near the Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road.
The five-day event includes a carnival with rides and games, food, beverages, FREE entertainment for all ages, bingo, a Turtle Race, a parade, onsite presence for nonprofit groups, skydivers, fireworks, and a great sense of community pride.
The Bartlett Police Department will be conducting traffic control at certain intersections along South Bartlett Road and Stearns Road after the fireworks show. Motorists in the general vicinity will experience heavy travel times due to the large amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
This parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on the Sunday of the festival weekend. It includes horses, floats, fire engines, bands, Shriners, community groups and much more.
Parade Route
- Oak Avenue from North Avenue south to Railroad Avenue
- Railroad Avenue from Oak Avenue to Main Street
- Main Street from Railroad Avenue to South Bartlett Road
- South Bartlett Road from Main Street to Stearns Road
Visit the Bartlett Fourth of JulyCommittee website for schedule updates or visit Bartlett 4th of July on Facebook.
Batavia
Batavia’s Fourth of July Sky Concert!
The city of Batavia is proud to host one of the most celebrated Fourth of July fireworks productions in the western suburbs of Chicago, which they call the “Sky Concert.” It has a more than 50-year history of being produced and paid for by local citizens.
Today, the show is provided under the auspices of the Batavia ACCESS Committee. The show is paid for with private donations and fund-raisers. While the city of Batavia incurs costs for police and fire safety, no tax dollars are used to pay for the pyrotechnics.
- Location: 326 Millview Drive, Batavia
- Food: Savor the Flavor food vendors start serving at 5 p.m.
- Music: The Blind Roosevelts start at 6 p.m. The Batavia Community Band starts their patriotic music at 8:15 p.m.
- Fireworks: 2019 Sky Concert begins at 9:30 p.m.
The Fourth of July American Dialogue also takes place in Batavia on this day.
Elburn
2019 Lions Club Fireworks Show
The Lions Club of Elburn will be hosting a fireworks show at the Elburn Lions Park on Saturday, July 6, 2019. The grounds will be opened at 7 p.m., and the show is expected to begin at 9 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, July 13, 2019.
Concessions: The Elburn Lions Club will offer food and non-alcoholic drinks for sale near the viewing area. Attendees are encouraged to patronize local businesses that will be open prior to and after the show.
Parking: Parking will be available on the west side of Lions Park. There will be no charge to park on our grounds though a free will offering will be appreciated. Parking in the neighborhood surrounding Lions Park may be restricted.
For More Information
- Contact the Lions Club
- FaceBook: Elburn Fireworks Show
Elgin
Fourth of July Parade Read to Go!
Parade Information
- Date/Time: 9 a.m. Thursday, July 4
- 2019 Parade Theme: Get in the Game! celebrating American sports
- Start/Finish Parade: Parade Starts at Slade and Douglas. Parade Ends at Douglas and Highland
- Estimated Parade Time: two hours
No parking on the parade route/staging area starting at 6 a.m.
If you have any questions about the staging process or anything else related to the parade prior to July 4, please contact 311 or e-mail specialevents@cityofelgin.org.
Grand Victoria Casino’s Fourth of July Fireworks
Thanks to a sponsorship by the Grand Victoria Casino, the annual fireworks display returns for the Fourth of July:
- Where: Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave.
- When: 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Make sure to get there early to find a viewing area. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Important Reminders
- Many downtown streets will close at various times to vehicular traffic over the holiday weekend to allow for a safe and enjoyable experience as the community celebrates Independence Day.
- Absolutely NO coolers, outside alcohol or animals will be allowed at Festival Park for the concert and fireworks on Thursday, July 4.
- Click here for information on all downtown parking options.
- Shooting off fireworks in Elgin is illegal and there is an ordinance in place that will impact residents who allow fireworks to be detonated on their property. Click here for more information.
Geneva
Kane County Cougars Fourth of July Homestand
The Kane County Cougars have an extended home stand for the Fourth of July this year and are hosting the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on July 4.
Come out and enjoy a picnic on the right field deck during the game this Fourth of July. Adults are $30, Kids ages 10 and under are $22 Food items include; hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, pulled pork, fruit salad, potato salad, and more. Get your tickets at kccougars.com or call 630-232-8811
Game Highlights
- Summer Concert Series features a Pre-game performance by the Nick Bell Band, specializing in blues and rock.
- Mini American Flag giveaway, extended firework show, and lots of celebration for the U. S. of A.
- Enjoy an extended post game firework presentation in honor of Independence Day.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the box office at 630-232-8811 or by visiting kccougars.com.
Huntley
Located at Deicke Park!
The fun begins at 7 p.m. with Huntley Community Radio’s Party in the Park! The fireworks show will start around 9:30 p.m.
- Date: July 4, 2019
- Time: 9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Website: http://www.huntley.il.us
North Aurora
July 3 Fireworks
In celebration of the Independence Day Holiday, the village of North Aurora will be hosting fireworks again this year on Wednesday, July 3, at Riverfront Park in North Aurora, behind the Village Hall.
Prior to the fireworks at 9:30, start the evening with music in the park beginning at 7 p.m. Join your family and friends for a relaxing evening. Bring a picnic or snacks and BYOB will be allowed in the park in designated areas.
Parking will be available at the parking lot on the corner of State Street and Lincolnway/Route 31 (by the community sign) and at Island Park (across the street from Riverfront Park).
The Village Hall parking lot will be closed to the general public with the exception of a limited number of handicap parking, to allow for viewing of the fireworks. Residents in close proximity to Riverfront Park may want to bike or walk to the park, as parking will be limited.
North Aurora police will be directing pedestrian traffic to assist with crossing on State Street.
As a reminder, the Fox River trail will be shut down on the east side of the river between State Street and the Red Oak Nature Center, beginning in the afternoon, to prepare for this event.
Pingree Grove
Celebrate July 5-6!
The Pingree Grove Independence Day Celebration is chock-full of fun family activities!
See the flyer above or visit the Pingree Grove Events Facebook Page for more information.
Sleepy Hollow
Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks
The full schedule can be found on the 2018 July Fourth Schedule page.
Come out early and get in a bit of exercise and try your luck at landing that big one and claim your prize. The day starts at 8 a.m. with a 1-mile “fun run” starting at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School followed by the Bob Zdenek Memorial Fishing Derby at Lake Sharon at 9 a.m.
Refreshments open at 10:30 a.m., followed by the Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade. The parade starts at 11:30 a.m., with the fire departments leading the parade around Sabatino Park, made up of children on bikes, skaters, tractors, and floats. If you wish to be in the parade, meet at the Sleepy Hollow Pool parking lot at 11 a.m. No registration is required.
See the parade flier for additional lineup instructions. There will be trophies awarded for the best floats and the best tractor.
Again in 2019, the Service Club is proud to welcome the Chicagoland Chapter of the Buick GS Club of America car show. The car show starts at 10 a.m and runs until 2 p.m. Visit the BGSA Car Show site for additional information.
The festival features food, games, live music performances by The Lennys, and other entertainment throughout the afternoon. Sign up early at the ticket booth for a chance to be in the pie eating contest that will take place at 2:30 p.m. with trophies for the first- and second-place contestants.
At 3 p.m. the winners (who need not be present) of the raffle will be drawn. Raffle tickets are available right up to the drawing and are a great tax deductible way to support the Service Club. The games close at 3 p.m. while the music and refreshment wind down around 4 p.m.
At 7 p.m. the park begins to fill with spectators waiting to enjoy one of the best fireworks displays in the area. The Service Club asks for a donation per car to help fund the event. Arrive early and enjoy the evening with friends.
The fireworks start at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Setup is on July 3 at 3 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome to help with setup or on the day of the event. See any club member or go to the ticket booth during the festivities.
Family Sponsor parking passes and tickets will be delivered to your house by Wednesday afternoon (July 3).
If you do not receive your tickets or parking pass by July 3, you can pick them up at the Ticket Booth during the day on the 4th. For Sponsor parking, please enter off of Thorobred Lane near the fire house.
Visit the July Fourth Schedule page for a timeline of all the July 4th events. Check out the fun from the previous year’s celebration in the Service Club Photo Gallery.
St. Charles
Fireworks and Fun Abound at Pottawatomie Park!
The St. Charles Park District in cooperation with the city of St. Charles hosts what is widely acknowledged as one of the best extravaganza of awe-inducing fireworks displays in the region on Thursday, July 4.
When the sun goes down, the night sky lights up with an ooh- and aah-worthy festival of colors, lights and sounds. Best viewed from the grounds at either Pottawatomie Park or Ferson Creek Park, the fireworks show is free to the public.
But before the boom-and-sizzle of fireworks supply the soundtrack to the Fourth of July celebration, the band, Shout Out, will take the stage in the historic pavilion at 6pm until the start of the fireworks extravaganza at dark.
Though the pyrotechnics don’t start until dark, Pottawatomie Park opens at dawn for family and friends who want to make a day of it. Picnic tables are available on a first-come/first-served basis, so it is strongly suggested that patrons bring their own tables, blankets and lawn chairs.
Refreshments from hot dogs and bratwurst to popcorn and ice cream are available at the River View Miniature Golf concession stand, which will remain open until 9:15 p.m.
In the case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be held the next available evening.
South Elgin
Come One, Come All!
South Elgin presents an old-fashioned, flag-waving parade through the heart of the community, kicking off promptly at 10 a.m. July 4.
The community honors our nation’s independence and the veterans who have fought to protect it.
The Parks & Recreation Department collects non-perishable food items at the beginning of the parade to help fill the shelves at the South Elgin Food Pantry.
For the safety of all, attendees are encouraged to keep children off of the street during the parade.
Sugar Grove
The Sugar Grove Park District has taken over this year’s Fourth of July parade!
Anyone or business is invited to participate in the parade or watch along the one mile route. The lineup is at John Shields Elementary School at 12:30 p.m.
The parade begins at 1 p.m. and participants will enjoy a freeze pop at the end.
Click here to see the Facebook events page.
West Dundee
- Host: American Legion Post # 679
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Location: Randall Oaks Park, 750 Randall Road, West Dundee, IL 60118
- When: The memorial will be open 24 hours a day from July 4 to July 6 and until 3 p.m. July 7, 2019.
- Click here for the event Facebook page.
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