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Annual 4th on 53rd Parade held in Hyde Park
The annual 4th on 53rd Parade honored Independence Day on Saturday in Hyde Park on Chicago's South Side.
LIVE Updates on 4th of July weekend events, fireworks in Chicago area
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- America's 250th birthday is this weekend. Follow along with ABC7 Chicago as the area celebrates.
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Jul 03, 2026, 9:25 AM
Fireworks shows to take place across Chicago area
Fireworks shows are expected to take place across the Chicago area this weekend.
Here's a list of some locations to enjoy.
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Jul 05, 2026, 3:34 AM GMT
Trump makes speech hours after storms delay July Fourth show
President Donald Trump delivered July Fourth remarks from the National Mall on Saturday evening, hours after the event was evacuated due to weather conditions.
Jul 05, 2026, 3:14 AM GMT
Navy Pier July 4 fireworks to light up Chicago sky at 10 p.m.
Navy Pier's Fourth of July fireworks will light up the Chicago sky at 10 p.m. Saturday.
They can be viewed live here on ABC7 Chicago's website.
Jul 05, 2026, 1:28 AM GMT
National Mall reopening at 9:45 p.m. ET, Trump to speak at 11 p.m.
After the "Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks" event in Washington, D.C., was delayed Saturday night amid thunderstorms, Freedom 250 officials announced that the National Mall will reopen at 9:45 p.m. ET "at President Donald J. Trump's direction."
Trump will deliver remarks at 11 p.m. ET, followed by fireworks, organizers said.
