July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Tinley Park

TINLEY PARK, IL — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years.

July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Tinley Park so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Tinley Park:

What: Fourth of July fireworks, concert and cookout.

• Event organizers said the annual celebration will also include a 5K, mini-golf, face painting, food trucks and live music.

When: July 4, starting at 4 p.m.

Where: McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave.

The Stars and Stripes 5K race kicks off at 8 a.m., and Tinley Junction Mini-Golf & Batting Cages are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Food trucks will be open from 4 to 9 p.m.:

• Joey’s Red Hots
• Smokin’ Z BBQ
• Salubrius Stop
• Rainbow Cone
• Tone Capone Tacos
• Pierogi Rig
• Banging Gavel Brewery
• Dock at Inwood
• Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

Live music:

• Jeanie B! entertains the kids 4:15 – 5:30 pm
• Peter Oprisko performs American standards by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and more 4:30 – 5:15 pm and 5:30 to 6:15 pm
• Bruce Korosa’s Polka Band 6:30 – 9 pm
• Headliner Mellencougar takes the main stage from 6 to 9:15 pm. featuring the music of John Mellencamp and classic rock from the 70s and 80s.