🎇 2025 Fireworks & 4th of July Events Near Wilmington, IL

Looking for the best ways to celebrate Independence Day near Wilmington, Illinois? While Wilmington held its fireworks on June 27, 2025, there are still fantastic fireworks displays, parades, concerts, fairs, and family fun happening nearby on July 3–4. Here’s your complete guide!

🎆 Nearby Fireworks Shows (July 3–4, 2025)

🎉 Non-Fireworks Events

💥 Morris – Grundy County Fair
📅 July 2–6, 2025
📍 Grundy County Fairgrounds, 8890 N IL-47, Morris, IL

• July 2: Carnival opens at 4 PM

• July 3: Carnival opens at 12 PM

  • Kids' games + tractor pulls

  • DJ at 5:30 PM

  • Fireworks at dusk (~8 PM)

• July 4: Dance troupe at 2 PM, Spirit of '76 at 7 PM

• Camel & pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, food court DJs

💥 Channahon – Independence Day Celebration
📅 July 3, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:15 PM
📍 Lehman Community Park, 23304 W McClintock Rd, Channahon, IL

• Live music by Sundance band

• Food trucks, kids' activities

• Fireworks at 9:15 PM

💥 New Lenox – Independence Day Celebration
📅 July 4, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (concert)
📍 Village Commons, 101 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL

• Billy Gray Music + Joliet American Legion Band

• Food trucks + concessions

• Fireworks at ~9:15 PM

💥 Orland Park – Independence Day Celebration
📅 July 4, 2025
📍 Centennial Park West, 15609 Park Station Blvd, Orland Park, IL

• 5:00 PM: Pet + kids’ bike parade

• 5:30–10:00 PM: In the Stix + 90's Pop Nation concert

• Food vendors + beer/wine sales

• Fireworks at 9:30 PM

✅ Additional Nearby Options

🎇 Bolingbrook – 4th of July Celebration at Bolingbrook Golf Club
📅 July 4, 2025
⏰ 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM; fireworks at dusk (~9:30 PM)
📍 Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook, IL

• Gates open 3 PM: live music, golf scramble, kids’ games, food trucks, full bar

• Free shuttle from Plainfield East High School

• Paid parking ($20 cash) on-site

🎆 Frankfort – July 4 Fireworks at Main Park
📅 July 4, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM open; DJ at 7:30 PM; fireworks ~9:15 PM
📍 Main Park, 200 S. Locust St, Frankfort, IL

• Carnival (July 2–5), medallion hunt, 10 AM parade

🎆 Tinley Park – Independence Day at McCarthy Park
📅 July 4, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; fireworks at 9:30 PM
📍 McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL

• Music: Five Guys Named Moe 4 PM, Spoken Four 6:40 PM

• Family fun: inflatables, bingo, mini-golf, magic show

• Food vendors: Durbin’s, Joey’s, Monster Gyro, Pierogi Rig, Tone Capone Tacos, Kona Ice

📝 Frequently Asked Questions

When were Wilmington IL fireworks in 2025?

👉 Wilmington’s fireworks were on June 27, 2025.

Where can I see fireworks on July 4 near Wilmington?

👉 Try New Lenox (9:15 PM), Orland Park (9:30 PM), Bolingbrook (9:30 PM), Braidwood (9:30 PM), Coal City (evening skyline), Tinley Park (9:30 PM), Frankfort (9:15 PM), or Joliet (9:30 PM).

What else can I do for the 4th near Wilmington?

👉 Enjoy parades, concerts, food trucks, fairs, petting zoos, inflatables, and more in Morris, Channahon, New Lenox, Orland Park, Braidwood, Coal City, Bolingbrook, Tinley Park, and Frankfort.

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