Looking skyward for an Independence Day spectacle? Here’s our list of fireworks displays for 2025 in the McHenry County area.
July 4
Huntley: About 9:30 p.m. Friday at Deicke Park, with a July 5 rain date. Info: huntley.il.us/residents/4th_of_july_fireworks.php. Follows Huntley’s first-time Fourth of July parade this year at 4 p.m. from Bakley and Main streets to the Square.
Spring Grove: Dusk Friday from Thelen Park topping Fourth of July celebration.
Woodstock: Dusk Friday, Emricson Park, 900 W. South St., with event starting at 7 p.m. $10 parking fee at park; admission free; donations requested. Snacks and beverages will be for sale. Info: business.woodstockilchamber.com/events/details/4th-of-july-fireworks-in-woodstock-13648.
July 5
Wonder Lake: Dusk Saturday during Independence Day Celebration, 4019 E. Lake Shore Drive.
July 6
Crystal Lake: At dusk Sunday over the lake. After 2:30 p.m., $5 wristbands are required for admission to Main Beach. A pre-fireworks concert by the Crystal Lake Community Band and Voices in Harmony takes place at 7 p.m. More info: crystallakeparks.org/calendar-of-events/events/crystal-lake-fireworks-and-concert.
Sleepy Hollow: About 9:30 p.m. July 6 at Sabatino Park, Parking opens at 7 p.m. Donations requested. Updates 7-9:30 p.m. on FM-99.1.
July 12
Fox River Grove: At dusk July 12 at Picnic Grove Park along Birch Lane. Park opens at 6 to 10 p.m. DJ, food trucks, concessions, glow accessories for sale, K-9 demonstration. Info: business.carygrovechamber.com/events.
Johnsburg: After dark July 12 over Pistakee Bay, with food vendors and bands. Info: facebook.com/events/801-oak-grove-rd-johnsburg-il/pistakee-bay-fireworks-2025/975084868103340/
Marengo: 10 p.m. July 12 at Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail, at the end of Day in the Park festival. Info: themarengoparkdistrict.com/day-in-the-park-info-and-donations.
July 13
McHenry: 9:30 p.m. July 13 at Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, during Fiesta Days. Info: mchenryfiestadays.com.
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