Thursday, July 3
- Fisher Fireworks at Fisher Fairgrounds
5:00–10:00 pm | 226 E. Sangamon St., Fisher
Kick off the holiday with food trucks from 5–8 pm and a dazzling fireworks display at dusk. - Homer Freedom & Music Festival (Opening Night)
5:00–10:00 pm | Homer Village Hall, 500 E. Second St., Homer
The festival begins with live music from Kolton Taylor & The Truck Toppers and X-Crush, plus a beer tent and food trucks. The celebration continues July 4 with a parade and more festivities. - Monticello Freedom Fest at Lodge Park
5:00–10:00 pm | Lodge Park (1.5 miles north of Exit 166 I-72), Monticello
Enjoy family fun, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks show. Admission is free. - Freedom Fest Shuttle – Monticello
5:30–8:30 pm | Shuttles from Monticello Middle School & Sievers Center at Monticello High School
Convenient shuttle service to Lodge Park for the fireworks; buses run continuously. - Bayles Lake Fireworks
9:00 pm | Skyline Drive/Newell Dam, Loda
The Bayles Lake-Lake Iroquois community fireworks return, launching from Newell Dam for prime viewing from both lakes. - Rantoul Fireworks at Rantoul Airport
9:00–9:30 pm | 6 Aviation Center Dr., Rantoul
Fireworks light up the sky at dusk. - Champaign Country Club Fireworks
9:15–10:00 pm | 1211 Prospect Ave, Champaign
Private event for club members and guests only. Fireworks visible from surrounding areas; no public viewing on club property.
Friday, July 4
- Paxton’s July 4th Celebration at Pells Park
All Day | 700 E. Pells St., Paxton
A full day of fun culminating in fireworks after dark. - Sibley Area 4th of July at Lake Park
8:00 am–10:00 pm | Lake Dr., Sibley
Family activities all day, parade at noon, and fireworks over the lake at dusk. - Cherry Hills Parade & Neighborhood Celebration
10:00–10:45 am | Millage Park, 2802 Cherry Creek, Champaign
Small community parade led by a fire truck. - Rantoul Freedom Celebration Parade
10:00–11:00 am | Parade ends at Wabash Park, Maplewood, Rantoul
Community parade kicks off the day’s festivities. - Seymour Parade
10:00–11:00 am | Seymour
Traditional Fourth of July parade through town. - Washington Street Neighborhood Parade
10:00–11:30 am | Washington & Elm St., Champaign
Neighborhood parade, followed by games and a potluck (for residents). - Homer Freedom & Music Festival (Day 2)
11:00 am–10:00 pm | Homer Village Hall, 500 E. Second St., Homer
Parade at 11 am, then a day packed with music, food, and family fun. - Oakwood Fourth of July Celebration
11:00 am–10:00 pm | Oakwood Park, Park St., Oakwood
Parade at 11 am, with live music, food trucks, bounce houses, games, and fireworks at dusk.
Bonus: Pancake breakfast at the Fire Station, 6–10 am (June 27). Jeep show, pickleball, commode races, foam party, and more throughout the day. Fireworks launch from the Cold Storage Building at dusk; parking and traffic restrictions apply. - Tuscola 4th of July Parade
11:00 am–12:00 pm | Main & Sale St., Downtown Tuscola
Parade kicks off the city’s Independence Day festivities. - St. Christopher’s Community Picnic
11:30 am | 1501 E. Grove Ave, Rantoul
Free hotdogs, water, chips, and cookies. Bring games or food to share. - 4th of July at Alto Vineyards
2:00–5:00 pm | 4210 N Duncan, Champaign
Live music and a relaxed afternoon—bring your own food or use the grill. - Bement Fourth of July at City Park
2:00–10:00 pm | Morris & Macon Sts., Bement
Parade at 2 pm; festivities continue into the evening. - Farmer City Raceway Fan Appreciation Night & Fireworks
4:00–11:30 pm | North St., Farmer City
Racing, family fun, and fireworks. $5 general admission. - Champaign County Freedom Celebration at Memorial Stadium
4:30–10:00 pm | 1402 S. First St., Champaign
Parade starts at 4:30 pm (note new route), free concert at 6 pm, and fireworks at dusk. - Bellflower Fourth of July at Don Harden Field
5:00–8:30 pm | Melvin & School St., Bellflower
Community run/walk, games, food, and more. - Stars & Stripes Celebration at Harvest Market
5:00–9:00 pm | 2029 S. Neil St., Champaign
Carnival food, drinks, face painting, balloon twisting (5–7 pm), and live music. - Seymour Fireworks
9:15–10:00 pm | 304 S Main St., Seymour
Fireworks show at dusk. - Downtown Danville Carnival (First Fridays Special)
5:00–8:00 pm | Downtown Danville
Vintage carnival games, obstacle courses, live performers, face painting, splash zone, and more for families and kids.
Saturday, July 5
- Tuscola Sparks in the Park
All Day | Ervin Park, N. Main St., Tuscola
Celebrate with live music, a 5K, tournaments, food trucks, activities for kids, a car show, and fireworks after dark. - Clinton Fourth of July Fireworks
9:15–10:15 pm | Rt. 51 South & Kleeman Dr., Clinton
Fireworks display closes out the holiday weekend.
