Get ready to light up the skies and rock your red, white, and blue because the Fourth of July is just around the corner! As we gear up to celebrate America's independence, it's time to fill you in on all the sizzling events lined up for this year. From epic fireworks displays that will make your jaw drop to mouthwatering BBQ feasts and community parades that'll have you waving your flags with pride, we've got the scoop on where the real party's at.

Tinley Park -

Rib Fest -

Date: July 1st, 2023- July 4th, 2023 from 2 PM to 10 PM

Location: South parking lot

80th Avenue train station, 18001 S. 80th Ave.

Calling all BBQ enthusiasts and foodies alike! Get ready to indulge in a finger-licking extravaganza at the highly anticipated Tinley Park IL Rib Fest 2023. From 2pm to 10pm, July 1st through July 4th, ending the night on the 4th with a firework show! There will also be a variety of bands playing, as well as a kids carnival.

Get your Tinley Park Ribfest tickets online at eventwizinc.com! Single-day admission is just $10 per person online and $15 at the gate. Admission is free for children age three and younger!

Check out Tinleypark.org to see the bands scheduled to play at Rib Fest 2023.

Orland Park -

Orland Park Independence Day Celebration -

Date: July 4th, 2023 7:15 PM - 10:15 PM  

Location: Centennial Park

15600 West Avenue

Orland Park, Illinois 60462

Coming to Orland Park this 4th of July is a concert and fireworks! This year's concert is brought to you by The Davenport Project, they'll be playing rock, blues and country! The concert begins at 7:15pm, and following the concert at 9:30 is a grand firework show.

Midlothian -

Midlothian's 13th Annual Independence Parade 2023 -

Date: July 1st, 2023 at 11am.

Location: On 147th St. from Kilpatrick to Waverly.

*Rain or shine event.

Oak Forest -

Independence Day Picnic -

Date: July 4th, 2023 at 6 to 7:30 PM

Location: Oak Forest Park District

15601 S. Central Avenue

Rock ‘ n ‘ Roll with Ronnie Rice, food vendors and BYOB!

Oak Lawn -

Oak Lawn Annual 4th of July Parade -

Date: July 1, 2023 at 4 PM

Location: 95th Street & 49th Avenue, Oak Lawn

The parade route will begin at 95th St. and 49th Avenue and proceed west to 95th St. and 55th Ct.

95th Street will be closed during this event.

Oak Lawn Park District Firework Show -

Date: July 4, 2023, at 8:15 PM

Location: Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave, Oak Lawn

Fireworks will start promptly at dusk.

New Lenox -

July 4th Concert & Fireworks 2023 -

Date: July 4, 2023, at 6 p.m.

Location: Village Commons

145-199 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox

From the Village of New Lenox:

"Join us in celebrating our nation's independence with a celebration in the Village Commons! Don't miss a performance by Whiskey Thunder as they take the stage from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Following Whiskey Thunder will be the Joliet American Legion Band to lead into the fireworks display with patriotic tunes. The fireworks display will take place at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.).

Mokena -

Mokena Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Parade -

Date: July 4, 2023 at 10 AM to Noon

Location: LaPorte Road west to Wolf Road

Frankfort -

Frankfort July 4th Fireworks -

Date: July 4, 2023 at 7 PM

Location: Main Park

200 S Locust Street, Frankfort

• Park will open at 7:00 pm.

• DJ entertainment will begin at 7:30 pm.

• Fireworks will begin at approx. 9:15 pm

Palos Heights -

Independence Day Celebrations -

Date: July 3rd, 2023 5 to 9:15 PM

Location: Memorial Park

W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL

Independence day Parade -

Date: July 4th 2023 at 12 PM

Location: Harlem Avenue

Homewood -

Homewood Independence Day Parade -

Date: July 4, 2023 at 10 AM

Location: Dixie Highway south to Ridge Road and east to the Izaak Walton Preserve.