4th of July Events in Chicago for Families

Use our interactive map to see all the places near you to catch 4th of July fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs, and find plenty of parades, family-friendly festivals and other 4th of July events to keep the festivities going all week long!

Nothing beats reviews from fellow parents, so add yours as a comment if you've attended any of the celebrations below, or let us know if there are other 4th of July events we should add to the list!

Browse our community's recommendations for the best family vacation spots, too, and bookmark our summer bucket list ideas for families for easy inspiration all summer long!