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Romeoville Independence Day Celebration is Thursday

Fireworks displays also set for Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Joliet.

This Friday is Fourth of July, and there are plenty of fireworks displays set to light up the sky this week.

Here's a roundup of local events:

  • Romeoville - An Independence Day celebration is set for 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Rd. The event will feature live music from Hi Infidelity, followed by fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at nearby Village Park, 900 W. Romeo Rd.
  • Joliet - Fireworks will start at dusk Friday, July 4 at Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St.
  • Joliet - fireworks will follow the Joliet Slammers games July 4 and 5 at Silver Cross Field, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr. Both games start at 7:05 p.m. and fireworks will immediately follow the game.
  • Plainfield - Patriotic Picnic & Fireworks starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive. Fireworks start at dusk.
  • Bolingbrook - The All-American Celebration starts at 2 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, including an appearance by Radio Disney, kids activities and more. Live music from American English, the Walk Ins and ARRA. Chicago Blackhawks tenor Jim Cornelison will sing the National Anthem at 9 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:15 p.m
  • Oswego - A fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Point Park, 4120 Plainfield Rd.
  • Yorkville - Fireworks at dusk Friday, July 4, south of Menards on Countryside Parkway. Parade lineup is at 7:30 at Yorkville High School, followed by the parade at 9 p.m. Click for more information on Yorkville's 4th of July Celebration and the parade route.

More area fireworks shows via The Herald-News


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