Fireworks Near Me: Buffalo Grove July 4th 2024 Events

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Independence Day is fast approaching, so it's time to find out where you can celebrate in and around Buffalo Grove. Area events include fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun.

To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on in Buffalo Grove and the surrounding areas.

July 4 Festivities For 2024

What: Fireworks and Concert
Where: Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove
When: 7 p.m. July 4

The annual tradition continues. Come hear the full Symphonic Band perform American, Patriotic, Traditional and Broadway selections in the setting of a good old-fashioned 4th of July concert at Willow Stream Park leading up to the annual Village fireworks display. The concert begins at 7 p.m., with the fireworks display to follow at dusk. Bring a picnic basket, a cooler, and your lawn chairs as the Village celebrates America's birthday! Both the concert and fireworks display are free admission.

What: Frontier Days
Where: Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights
When: July 3 through July 7

The annual event returns, running from July 3 through July 7. Frontier Days features live music (Plain White T's, Hoobastank and more), a carnival with rides, food, drinks, Frontier Days Stampede 2024, petting zoo, and much more for the entire family. Each day's hours and schedule varies, so make sure to check out the Frontier Days website.

What: Independence Day Parade
Where: Center Street and Wicke Avenue, Des Plaines
When: 10 a.m. July 4

The parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, at the intersection of Center Street and Wicke Avenue. The parade will proceed north on Center to Prairie Avenue, will head east on Prairie and then disband at Prairie and Pearson Street. Please note that the roads in the immediate area may be closed to accommodate parade traffic. We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you there!" Learn more here.

What: Fireworks and Concert
Where: Rotary Green, 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village
When: 5 p.m. July 4

5 p.m.: Food and beverage available for purchase8 p.m.: The Beach Boys Concert9:30 p.m.: Lions Club Fireworks Show
More via the Elk Grove Village website

What: Schaumburg Boomers Baseball, Fireworks
Where: Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg
When: Game starts at 6:30 p.m., Fireworks follow

In addition, the first 1,500 fans receive a patriotic Boomers Baseball cap thanks to Amazon Fresh — 4th of July Fireworks SuperShow TICKETS

Today, Americans celebrate the birth of a new nation with fireworks, parades, concerts, and family gatherings and barbecues. Celebrations, though, predate by centuries the designation of Independence Day as a federal holiday, which didn’t happen until 1941.

During the pivotal summer of 1776, the pre-Revolutionary celebrations honoring King George III’s birthday were replaced with mock funerals as a symbolic break from the crown.

It was an exciting time in Philadelphia — the Continental Congress voted to break from the crown and, two days later on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the original 13 colonies —New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia — to adopt the Declaration of Independence.

The first annual commemoration of the nation’s independence was in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, while the Revolutionary War was ongoing. Fireworks have been part of Fourth of July festivities since the first celebration in Philadelphia.