Fourth of July Festivities in McHenry County

Want something to do for the Fourth of July? Here are some ideas in McHenry County.

Fox Lake

Celebrate Fox Lake Parade

Date & Time: Saturday 6/29/2024, 10:00 am.

Location: Grand Avenue

Address: Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Notes: West on Grand Avenue to Rollins Road.

Celebrate Fox Lake Fireworks

Date & Time: Saturday 6/29/2024, 5:00 pm, fireworks at dusk.

Location: Lakefront Park

Address: 71 Nippersink Blvd, Fox Lake, IL 60020

McHenry

Red, White, & Booze Fest

Dates & Times: Saturday 6/29-30/2024, 11:00 pm – Midnight

Location: The Courthouse Tavern

Address: 1401 Riverside Dr, McHenry, IL 60050

McHenry

Fiesta Days Fireworks

Date & Time: Sunday 7/14/2024, 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Location: Petersen Park

Address: 4300 Peterson Park Rd, McHenry, IL 60050

Fiesta Days Parade

Date & Time: Sunday 7/21/2024, 1:30 pm

Location: Green Street

Address: 1200 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050

Notes: Route: east on Main Street, left on Green Street, right on Pearl Street, left on Riverside Drive to Washington Street.

Spring Grove

Spring Grove 4th of July Parade

Date & Time: Thursday 7/4/2024, 12:00 pm

Location: Main Street

Address: 8013 Blivin St., Spring Grove, IL 60081

Spring Grove 4th of July Fireworks

Date & Time: Thursday 7/4/2024, Dusk

Location: Thelen Park

Address: 8516 Winn Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081

Island Lake

Independence Day Parade & Community Picnic

Date & Time: Thursday 7/4/2024

Location: TBD

Address: 3720 Greenleaf Ave, Island Lake, IL 60042

Independence Day Fireworks

Date & Time: Sunday 7/14/2024

Location: TBD

Address: TBD, Island Lake, IL 60042

Huntley

Independence Day Fireworks Show

Date & Time: Thursday 7/4/2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Location: Deicke Park

Address: 11419 IL-47, Huntley, IL 60142

Notes: Party in the Park beginning at 7:00 p.m. with fireworks beginning at dusk

Woodstock

Woodstock Annual 4th of July Firework Display

Date & Time: Thursday 7/4/2024, Dusk

Location: Emricson Park

Address: 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098

Lakemoor

4th of July Parade

Date & Time: Tuesday 7/4/2023, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Location: Village Hall

Address: 28581 IL Rte 120, Lakemoor, IL 60051

Wonder Lake

Wonder Lake Independence Day Parade

Date & Time: Saturday 7/6/2024, 1:00 pm

Location: Hancock Drive

Address: Hancock Dr, Wonder Lake, IL

Wonder Lake Water-Ski Show & 4th of July Fireworks

Date & Time: Saturday 7/6/2024, 4:30 pm

Location: Wonder Center Beach

Address: 4107 E Lake Shore Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097

Fox River Grove

Fox River Grove Fireworks Display

Date & Time: Saturday 7/6/2024, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Location: Picnic Grove Park

Address: 598 Birch Ln, Fox River Grove, IL 60021

Notes: No parking in the park, but convenient shuttles will be available around town.

Johnsburg

Pistakee Bay Fireworks

Date & Time: Saturday 7/6/2024, 3:00 pm.

Location: Pistakee Bay

Address: 801 Oak Grove Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051

Hebron

Hebron’s Annual Independence Day Parade

Date & Time: Saturday 7/6/2024, 10:00 am – noon

Location: Community Park

Address: Moraine Rd & Price Rd, Hebron, IL 60034

Notes: Begins and ends at Community Park.

Lakeside Festival

Date & Times: Thursday 7/4 – Sunday 7/7/2024, times vary by day, see details.

Location: Dole Mansion & Lakeside Arts Park

Address: 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Crystal Lake’s Annual Independence Day Parade

Date & Time: Sunday 7/7/2024, 1:00 pm

Location: Dole Avenue to West Crystal Lake Ave, to North Oak St.

Address: North Dole Ave and West Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Crystal Lake Fireworks & Concert

Date & Time: Sunday 7/7/2024, beach opening 9:00 am; fireworks at dusk.

Location: Crystal Lake Main Beach

Address: 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Notes: Main Beach admissions, $5 per person after 2:30 pm.

Marengo

Day in the Park

Date & Time: Saturday 7/13/2024, 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Location: Indian Oaks Park

Address: 825 Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo, IL 60152