LIVE Updates on 4th of July weekend events, fireworks in Chicago area

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Last updated: Sunday, July 5, 2026 3:45AM GMT
Fourth of July celebrations unfold across several suburban communities

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.

ByByIvan Pereira, Nicholas Kerr and Lauren Minore ABCNews logo
3 hours and 45 minutes ago

Trump makes speech hours after storms delay July Fourth show

President Donald Trump is speaking at the July Fourth celebrations in Washington, D.C., marking America's 250th birthday -- hours after the event was evacuated because of weather conditions Saturday evening.

The president took stage shortly after 11:15 p.m. ET, after the "Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks" celebration was delayed by several hours.

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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.

Navy Pier's Fourth of July fireworks will light up the Chicago sky Saturday.

They can be viewed live here on ABC7 Chicago's website.

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3 hours and 48 minutes ago

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.

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12:40 AM GMT

Fireworks shows canceled due to overnight storms, chance for more rain

Multiple fireworks shows have been canceled due to overnight storms and Saturday's rain chances.

Naperville announced that it has canceled its fireworks show on Saturday.

Arlington Heights' drone show was canceled.

Elgin canceled its Fourth of July celebration and fireworks.

St Charles is postponing its fireworks display to a later date.

Glen Ellyn's Fourth of July celebration is canceled.

Lombard's fireworks display has been canceled.

Park Forest's Fourth of July celebration, including the parade, live entertainment, and fireworks, has been canceled.

Streamwood's fireworks display has been canceled.

South Holland's Fourth of July events have been canceled, and the fireworks display will be rescheduled.

The Woodridge-Downers Grove fireworks display will be reschedule.

Northbrook has canceled its Fourth of July Parade

Country Club Hills will postpone its fireworks to a new date.

Huntley has rescheduled its fireworks to 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

Batavia's fireworks have been postponed to Sunday evening.

Lake Station, Indiana will now host its fireworks show at dusk Sunday.

Valparaiso, Indiana has postponed its Fourth of July event to 7 p.m. Sunday, with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.