10 Epic Fireworks Shows In Illinois

(For a complete list of 2017 fireworks shows in Illinois, click here.)

Fourth of July and fireworks: they go hand in hand. Illinois does 4th of July right with some really great fireworks shows. Here are ten of the best our state has to offer:

Sleepy Hollow–a small community with a large fireworks display lasting thirty minutes.

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Navy Pier. It’s not just the great show but also the festive environment.

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Naval Station Great Lakes. They will have two days of fireworks and will host 60,000 people.

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Huntley has all the country charm you could ask for, and a nice fireworks show, too.

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Capital City Celebration (Springfield). If you’re in the state’s capital, make sure you catch this great show.

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Six Flags (Gurnee). Enjoy some awesome rides during the day and then enjoy an epic fireworks show at night.

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The Kirkland 4th of July Fireworks show is the biggest in Northern Illinois.

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Mount Prospect has one of the prettiest fireworks displays.

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Catch a great show at the Sandwich Fairgrounds.

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The fireworks show in Champaign is beautifully choreographed and synchronized.

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What fireworks show are you going to? Let us know in the comments.