Fireworks! Chicago and Chicagoland 2012 - Happy Independence Day! Happy Fourth of July!

The economy is still dismal, but Americans will celebrate their Independence Day with the much loved fireworks during the Fourth of July week.  To celebrate the American independence from British control, and taxation without representation we enjoy watching our skies lighting up in brilliant bursts of color and sounds exploding over the various locations across our towns and cities.

To our Founding Fathers: Thank you for seeing past the moment and taking on a cause that became a nation! Take one moment to think of the courage, strength and wisdom of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, James Monroe, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, John Paul Jones; and to all of the men and woman who were fearless, relentless and passionate about freedom.

Here is a schedule of fireworks displays scheduled for Chicago and the Chicagoland area for 2012 (times and locations subject to change).  PLEASE NOTE THAT WITH THE DRY CONDITIONS, SEVERAL COMMUNITIES ARE RECONSIDERING THEIR PLANS, SO BE PREPARED FOR CHANGE.

Chicago - Navy Pier, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00pm

Alton - Alton Riverfront Park, Tuesday, July 3, 9:00pm

Antioch - Williams Park, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Arlington Heights - Arlington Park Race Track, Wednesday, July 4, dusk (one of the best places to view fireworks - highly recommended location)

Aurora - Hamlin Park, Tuesday, July 3, 10:00pm

Barrington - Metra Parking Lot in Downtown Barrington, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Bartlett - Apple Orchard Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30pm

Batavia - Mooseheart Field, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30pm

Bensenville - Redmont Recreational Complex, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30pm

Buffalo Grove - Village Hall Campus, Wednesday, July 4, dusk    

Carpentersville - Meadowdale Park, Saturday, June 30, dusk

Cary - Lions Park, Tuesday, July 3, dusk

Crystal Lake - Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, Sunday, July 1, dusk

Deerfield - Brickyard Park, Tuesday, July 3, 9:15pm

Evanston - Clark Street Beach, Wednesday, July 4, 9:15pm

Glen Ellyn - Lake Ellyn, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Grayslake - Central Park, Saturday, June 30, dusk

Great Lakes Naval Base - Ross Field, Tuesday, July 3, dusk

Hawthorn Wood - Community Park, Tuesday, July 3, dusk

Highland Park - Wolters Field, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Hoffman Estates - Sears Center Arena, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Joliet - Silver Cross Field, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Lake Forest - Deerpath Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30pm

Lake Zurich - Paulus Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:15pm

Libertyville - Butler Lake Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30pm

Lisle - Lisle Community Park, Sunday, July 1, 9:45pm

Lombard - Madison Meadow Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30pm

Morton Grove - Harrer Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30pm

Mount Prospect - Melas Park, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Mundelein - Kracklauer Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30pm

Naperville - Knoch Park, Tuesday, July 3, 9:30pm

Oak Brook - Polo Grounds (off of 31st Street & York/Spring Road), Tuesday, July 3, dusk

Oak Forest - 159th Street at Central Avenue, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Oak Lawn - Richards High School, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Orland Hills - Kelly Park, Saturday, June 30, 9:30pm

Palatine - Community Park, Tuesday, July 3, dusk

Palos Heights - Lake Katherine, Tuesday, July 3, 9:15pm

Park Ridge - Maine East High School, Tuesday, July 3, dusk

Rolling Meadows - Salk Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:15pm

Skokie - Niles West High School, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Tinley Park - McCarthy Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:15pm

Vernon Hills - Century Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9;30pm

Warrenville - Cerny Park, Wednesday, July 4, 9:15pm

Wauconda - Cook Park, Tuesday, July 3, dusk

Westmont - Ty Warner Park, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Wheaton - Graf Park, Tuesday, July 3, dusk

Wilmette (Wilmette Park District) - Gilson Park, Tuesday, July 3, 9:30pm

Woodstock - Emricson Park, Wednesday, July 4, dusk

Enjoy life with a purpose! Be careful and safe journeys!

Let freedom ring while we celebrate and enjoy our Independence Day!