Where to See the Fireworks in Lake County Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Areas

Jul 1, 2022

We’re running a special edition of our Community Calendar devoted solely to highlighting Fireworks Displays and 4th of July Events in and around Lake County and Southern Wisconsin. If we’ve missed your event, or you have another suggestion, please leave it in the comments on our social media! We’d love for you to share with others so they can check it out, too.

This evening, July 2nd, over in Antioch, you can enjoy a Fourth of July Celebration at Rivalry Alehouse with Green Day Tribute Band “American Idiots Chicago”

This evening, July 2nd, in Long Grove, you can enjoy the “Let Freedom Ring! Independence Day Party” at Brothers’ Field starting at 1PM!

The Independence Day Parade Picnic is taking place today, Sunday, July 3rd from 5PM to 7PM in Waukegan!

On Sunday July 3rd from 6PM to 9:30PM, head over to the Wauconda Park District’s Cook Park in Wauconda for food, and music at their Independence Day Celebration. Fireworks will follow the festivities and entertainment.

On July 3rd in the morning from 9AM to 2:30 PM, head over to Crystal Lake’s Main Beach to enter for free admission, and you can enjoy a rousing patriotic concert and fun in the sun at the beach before the fireworks. After 2:30PM a $5 ticketed admission will apply to guests above the age of 3yrs.

On Sunday July 3rd, the Coca-Cola Six Flags Fourth of July Festival is happening at Six Flags Gurnee from 10:30AM to 10:00PM.

On July 3rd and July 4th, you can enjoy a fun-filled holiday weekend in Mundelein at the Mundeline Community Days Festival. There will be a carnival, parade, food, games, music, entertainment, and of course – Fireworks! It’s a very kid-friendly and family friendly event and there will be lots of contests, prizes, and activities for children all weekend long/

On July 3rd, Adults can enjoy a day out at the “Red White and Booze Cocktail Class & Fireworks Viewing” at Side Lot Brewery in Wauconda.

On Sunday July 3rd, head over to Monument Square in Racine for the 4th Fest Party on the Square from 6PM to 10PM for fun and games, live music, and local food before the fireworks!

The City of Kenosha is celebrating the 4th of July weekend in style with multiple events, musical performances, contests with prizes, entertainment, activities, local food and vendors, and so much more! Running from Jul 2, 2022 – Jul 4, 2022. 3-10 P.M. July 2 and July 3, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4. Fireworks are 9:30pm July 4th!