Enjoy Fourth of July fireworks? Here's where to celebrate Independence Day around July 4th
Nothing screams summer celebration better than a good fireworks show.
Several cities and towns across central Illinois will be celebrating the Fourth of July with their own fireworks show, as well as many other festivities. Here's where you can find fireworks shows around the Fourth of July in Central Illinois:
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Fulton County, Illinois
Canton 4th of July Fireworks
When: Dusk on July 4, 2023.
Where: Memorial Stadium at Canton High School, 1001 N. Main St., Canton, Ill.
Website: www.cantonillinois.org
Knox County, Illinois
Galesburg Big Bang Boom
When: 9 p.m. on July 4, 2023.
Where: Lake Storey Park, 1572 Machen Dr., Galesburg, Ill.
Website: www.thelaseronline.com/event/big-bang-boom-4th-of-july-fireworks-show-in-galesburg-2/
Livingston County, Illinois
Pontiac Independence Day Celebration
When: Dusk on July 1, 2023.
Where: The Oaks At River's Edge, 429 Elks Club Road, Pontiac, Ill.
Website: downtownpontiacil.com
Logan County, Illinois
Lincoln Independence Day Celebration
When: Dusk on July 3, 2023.
Where: Lincoln Park District, 1400 Primm Rd, Lincoln, Ill.
Website: lincolnparkdistrict.com
Mason County, Illinois
Havana Independence Day Celebration
When: Dusk on July 4, 2023.
Where: Riverfront Park, west of N. Schrader St., Havana, Ill. Alternate location if river levels are too high is Havana High School, 501 S. McKinley St.
Website: havanaparkdistrict.org
McLean County, Illinois
Bloomington 4th of July Celebration
When: Dusk on July 4, 2023.
Where: Miller Park, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington, Ill.
Website: https://www.visitbn.org/events/4th-of-july-in-miller-park/
Chenoa Fourth of July Fireworks
When: Dusk on July 4, 2023.
Where: Football field at Prairie Central Primary West, 700 S. Division St., Chenoa, Ill.
Website: www.facebook.com/chenoa4thofjuly
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Normal Fourth of July Celebration
When: Dusk on July 4, 2023.
Where: Fairview Park, 801 N. Main St., Normal, Ill.
Towanda 4th of July Celebration
Date: Dusk on July 3, 2023.
Where: Towanda Township Building, 19787 E. 1900 N. Road, Towanda, Ill. Parking available at the school.
Website: towandajuly4.com
Peoria County, Illinois
Chillicothe July 4th Fireworks
Date: Dusk on July 4, 2023.
Where: Three Sisters Park, 17189 Illinois 29, Chillicothe, Ill.
Website: www.facebook.com/threesisterspark
Glen Oak Park Fireworks Spectacular
Date: Dusk on July 3, 2023.
Where: Glen Oak Park, 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria, Ill.
Website: peoriaparks.org/event/3rd-of-july-fireworks-at-glen-oak-park/
Peoria Red White & Boom
Date: 9:30 p.m. on July 4, 2023.
Where: In Downtown Peoria along the riverfront, Water Street.
Website: redwhiteandboom.us/
Tazewell County, Illinois
Hopedale July 4th Celebration
When: Dusk on July 4, 2023 at Dusk
Where: Hopedale Park, near Hittle Road and Park Drive in Hopedale, Ill.
Website: www.facebook.com/HopedaleLions
Kingston Mines July 4th Celebration at Rivers Edge
When: Dusk on July 1, 2023.
Where: Rivers Edge Campground, 101 Washington St., Pekin, Ill.
Website: www.facebook.com/permalink.php
Morton Community Independence Day Celebration
When: Dusk on July 3, 2023.
Where: McClallen Park, 401 N. Tennessee Ave., Morton, Ill.
Website: morton.recdesk.com
Pekin July 4th Celebration
When: Dusk on July 4, 2023. Rain date is July 5.
Where: Pekin Park Stadium, Red Bud Drive, Pekin, Ill.
Spring Bay American Legion Fourth of July Celebration
When: Dusk on July 1, 2023.
Where: Spring Bay American Legion, 500 Legion Lane, Spring Bay, Ill.
Website: www.facebook.com/events
Woodford County, Illinois
Eureka 4th of July Celebration
When: Dusk on July 4, 2023.
Where: Eureka Lake Park, 101 Lake Road, Eureka, Ill.
Minonk 4th of July Celebration
When: Dusk on July 1, 2023.
Where: Sutton's Park, N. Chestnut St., Minonk, Ill.
Website: www.facebook.com/Minonk4thofJuly
Roanoke 16th annual Cruise-In
When: Dusk on July 3, 2023.
Where: Mt. Jumbo, near Mill and Randolph streets in Roanoke, Ill.
Website: www.facebook.com/VillageofRoanoke
Chris Sims is a digital producer for the Journal Star. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
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