Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in Wheaton, IL? 

We have all your Independence Day fun in Wheaton, IL — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you!

Here are 17 ways you can find your family fun in Wheaton, IL on July 4th and celebrate Independence Day:

Field of Honor®

June 29-July 4, Dawn to Dusk
Seven Gables Park, Wheaton, IL

Details: Come see 2,000 American flags on display in perfectly straight rows at Seven Gables Park. Each evening offers patriotic performances including vocalists, bagpipers, drummers, Honor Guards, flyovers and Taps.

For more information: Wheaton Field of Honor

Crafts To Go: America's Birthday

Monday July 1st, All day 9:30am to 9:00pm
Warrenville Public Library

Details: Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a craft project to take home. Registration is not required.

For more information: Crafts To Go: America's Birthday

Patriotic Storytime & Craft

Monday July 1st, 2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Learning Express of Glen Ellyn

Details: Celebrate the holiday week with a craft during the Learning Express weekly summer storytime! They'll be reading a patriotic story and making a red, white, and blue craft.

For more information: Patriotic Storytime and Craft

4th of July Fireworks Craft

Wednesday July 3rd, 10:30am-11:00am
West Chicago Public Library

Details: You're a firework! At least making one! Prepare for the 4th of July by listening to a story and making your own glittery fireworks to display in your home! 

For more information: 4th of July Fireworks Craft

Fireworks at Graf Park

Wednesday July 3rd, 5:30 pm
Graf Park, Wheaton, IL

Details: The evening will feature lawn games, concessions, small carnival rides, DJ entertainment and giveaways, before the fireworks begin at dusk.

For more information: Fireworks at Graf Park

Warrenville 4th of July Parade

Wednesday July 3rd, 6:00 pm

Details: The Parade travels south down Warren Ave. and ends at Woodland Rd. Then join the celebration at the Pavilion in Cerny Park for children's activities from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

For more information: Warrenville 4th of July Parade

Lisle Summer Entertainment Series & Fireworks

Wednesday July 3rd, 5:30 pm
Van Kampen Stage, Lisle

Details: Enjoy some live music to kick off the Lisle Summer Entertainment Series. Listen to Brandy Kristin Band and Maggie Speaks before the Fireworks start at 9:30 PM

For more information: Lisle Summer Entertainment Series & Fireworks

Freedom Four Family-Friendly Run/Walk

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 7:30 am start
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

Details: 4-mile run/walk that takes you on a scenic route around Lake Ellyn Park and the charming surrounding neighborhood. Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a personal record or a casual walker enjoying the fresh air, this event welcomes all ages (5 and up).

For more information: Freedom Four: Family-Friendly Run/Walk for a Great Cause

Carol Stream Independence Day Parade

Thursday July 4th 10:00 am
County Farm Rd and Lies Rd., Carol Stream

Details: Past participants include Jesse White Tumblers, the Doonaree Pipe band, the Glenbard North Marching Band, the Shriner Cruzin’ Coolers, the Shriner Magic Carpets, the 501st Midwest Garrison Star Wars group, Police Cars, Fire Trucks and much more. Parade ends at Ross Ferraro Town Center

For more information: Carol Stream Independence Day Parade

Wheaton 4th of July Parade

Thursday July 4th, 10:00 am
Downtown Wheaton

Details: Parade steps off at 10A | Viewing stand on Front Street.

For more information: Wheaton 4th of July Parade

Bartlett 4th of July Festival

Thursday July 4th - Sunday July 7th 
S. Stearns and S. Bartlett Road near the Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett

Details: The Bartlett 4th of July Festival includes a carnival with rides and games, food, beverages, FREE entertainment for all ages, a turtle race, a parade, onsite presence of non-profit groups, fireworks over the span of 4 days! Don't miss the parade on Saturday July 6th!

For more information: Bartlett 4th of July Festival

Independence Day Concert & Fireworks: Hillbilly Rockstarz

Thursday July 4th, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Carol Stream Town Center

Details: Hillbilly Rockstarz will perform a FREE 2-hour concert from the Gazebo Stage beginning at 7 p.m. Food truck concessions and frozen custard sales begin at 6 p.m., so come out and enjoy a picnic dinner on the grounds of the beautiful Town Center. A fireworks show will immediately follow the concert around 9:15 p.m. 

For more information: Independence Day Concert & Fireworks: Hillbilly Rockstarz

Lisle 4th of July Parade & Ice Cream Social

Thursday July 4th, 10:00 am
Lisle Junior High School

Details: This parade will go through downtown Lisle and end at Village Hall - want to be a part of the parade? Decorate your bike and bring it to Lisle Junior High School to line-up before the parade from 9:30-9:45am. All decorated bikes can participate in the parade! Join the Lisle Heritage Society for their annual Ice Cream Social at The Museums of Lisle Station Park, 921 School Street, following the Parade at 10:45am.

For more information: 4th of July Parade & Ice Cream Social

Glen Ellyn 4th of July Parade

Thursday July 4th, 12:00 pm
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

Details: Due to downtown Glen Ellyn construction, the parade is moving to College of DuPage this year! 

For more information: Glen Ellyn 4th of July Parade

GH20 4th of July Celebration

Thursday July 4th, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
GH20 Aquatic Center, Glendale Heights

Details: Come celebrate our Nation's Independence Day at the Aquatic Center - perfect excuse to check out this great pool! Games and prizes will be available throughout the day! $12/Non-Resident, Children under 3 are free.

For more information: GH20 Independence Day Celebration

Hamilton’s Artillery Reenactment at Cantigny

Tuesday July 4th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
First Division Museum Plaza, Cantigny Park, Wheaton

Details: Celebrate Independence Day at Cantigny with our patriotic friends from North West Territory Alliance. The living history actors of NWTA have produced the Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny for over 30 years.

For more information: Hamilton’s Artillery Reenactment

Fireworks at Lake Ellyn

Thursday July 4th, Dusk
Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn

Details: Don't miss a chance to see the fireworks over beautiful Lake Ellyn, but be forewarned - spots fill up quickly, so you can go claim your spot starting at 6:00 am that morning. 

For more information: Glen Ellyn July 4th Fireworks at Lake Ellyn

Lombard 4th of July Fireworks

Thursday July 4th, Dusk
Madison Meadow Park, Lombard Park District

Details: The Village of Lombard will be hosting a fireworks display on Thursday, July 4th at Madison Meadow Park. The fireworks show will begin at dusk, or when the sky is completely dark.

For more information: Lombard 4th of July Fireworks

💥 Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in Wheaton, IL! Be sure to keep checking back as we'll add more details, events and activities! 

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