Are you looking for a place to watch fireworks in the Chicago area?
Here is a list of options for 2012:
Arlington Heights will launch a fireworks show the eveningof Wednesday, July 4 at the Arlington Park Race Track, 2200 Euclid Avenue.
Aurora will have a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 4, on the grounds of the Illinois Mathematics and Science
Academy,1500 W. Sullivan Road.
Bartlett will have a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 4, in Apple Orchard Park.
Barrington will have fireworks at dusk Wednesday, July 4,in downtown Barrington by the North Train Commuter Lot. The fireworks are mostviewable from the lawn of Barrington High
School.
Bensenville will have fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 4, behind the Public Works building on Jefferson Street.
Bolingbrook will have a fireworks show starting shortlyafter 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.
Buffalo Grove will launch a fireworks show starting at 9:15p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at the Village.
Burr Ridge will have a fireworks show at dusk Tuesday, July3, in Walker Park.
Carol Stream will have a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 4, at the Ross Ferraro Town Center.
Cary will hold a 28 Days concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July3 at Lions Park. A fireworks show will follow the concert as a part of the CaryPark District’s Summer Celebration.
Chicago will launch a fireworks show at Navy Pier,Wednesday, July 4 at 9:00 p.m.
Crystal Lake will feature a fireworks concert on Sunday,July 1 at Crystal Lake Main Beach.
Deerfield will launch a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.Tuesday, July 3 in Brickyards Park.
Downers Grove will launch a fireworks show starting at 9:30p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at 75th Street and Lemont Road.
Elk Grove Village will have fireworks at approximately 9:15p.m. Wednesday, July 4, in Lions Park.
Evanston will launch a fireworks show starting at 9:15 p.m.Wednesday, July 4 at Clark Street Beach east of downtown.
Forest Park will launch a fireworks show starting at 9:35p.m. Wednesday, July 4 in Deerpath Community Park.
Fox River Grove will launch a fireworks show at duskSaturday, July 7 at Picnic Grove Park.
Glenview will host a Twilight Concert beginning at 7:30p.m. at the Glenview Park Golf Club at 800. Shermer Road Wednesday, July 4 anda fireworks show will follow the concert.
Highland Park will launch a fireworks show the evening ofWednesday, July 4 at the Velodrome located on Maple Avenue west of NorthbrookJunior High School and Waukegan Road.
Hoffman Estates will launch a fireworks show beginning atdusk Wednesday, July 4 at Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway.Hoffman Estates combined with the City of Elgin, Hanover and Hanover Township.
Homer Glen will have firework at 9:30 Friday, June 22. Theviewing area for the fireworks will be on the Township Sports Field, locatedbehind the township offices.
Lake Forest will have a fireworks show at 9:35 p.m.Wednesday, July 4, at Deerpath Community Park.
Lake Zurich will have fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m.Wednesday, July 4, in Paulus Park.
Libertyville will have fireworks at dusk Wednesday, July 4, in ButlerLake Park.
Lincolnshire will have fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 4, in the Village of Lincolnshire.
Lockport will have fireworks at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 1, inDellwood Park.
Morton Grove fireworks, as part of Morton Grove Days, takeplace on Wednesday, July 4 at dusk in Harrer Park.
Mount Prospect will launch a fireworks show beginning atdusk Wednesday, July 4 in Melas Park on Central and Busse Roads.
Mundelein will have a fireworks show at approximately 9:30p.m. Wednesday, July 4, in Kracklauer Park.
Naperville will launch a fireworks show starting at 9:30p.m. Tuesday, July 3 in Knoch Park.
Oak Forest will feature a fireworks show the evening ofWednesday, July 4 as part of the 25th Annual Oak Festival at 159th Street andCentral Avenue.
Oak Lawn will launch a fireworks show the evening ofWednesday, July 4 at Richards High School.
Orland Park will launch a fireworks show starting at 9:15p.m. Wednesday, July 4 in Centennial Park.
Palatine will host a fireworks show starting atapproximately 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 as part of the city’s Hometown Fest.
Palos Heights will launch a fireworks show starting at 9:15p.m. on Lake Katherine.
Park Ridge will launch a fireworks show the evening ofTuesday, July 3 at Maine East High School at the intersection of DempsterStreet and Potter Road.
Plainfield will have fireworks beginning at dusk Tuesday,July 3, at Plain Central High School.
Rolling Meadows will launch a fireworks show starting at9:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at Salk Park on Pheasant Drive.
Romeoville will have fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, July3, at Village Park on Romeo Road.
Shaumburg will have fireworks at dusk Tuesday, July 3, atBoomers Stadium.
St. Charles will have a fireworks show at dusk that can beviewed from Pottowatamie Park or Ferson Creek Park.
Tinley Park will launch a fireworks show beginning at 9:15p.m. Wednesday, July 4 in McCarthy Park on South 80th Avenue.
Warrenville will hold a parade and fireworks showWednesday, July 4 in the Cerny Park as part of a two-day July 4th celebrationthat starts Tuesday, July 3.
The
Wauconda Park District is hosting fireworks display onJuly 3rd at 9:15 p.m. at Cook Park.
Waukegan will have a fireworks shows at 9:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 4, at the Waukegan lakefront area.
Wilmette will launch a fireworks shows at 9:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 3 at Gillson Park at Lake and Michigan Avenues.
Woodridge will have a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 4, at the Zigfield Troy Golf Course.
Wheaton will have a fireworks show at dusk Tuesday, July 3,at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on Manchester Road.
Wilmington will have fireworks beginning after dark onSaturday, June 30, in North Island Park. There is an admission fee of $1.
Vernon Hills will have fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 4, in Century Park.
Zion will have a fireworks shows at dusk Wednesday, July 4,in Shiloh Park.
Source: ＣＢＳ２Chicago TV
