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NewsNBC Chicago – LocalJuly 4, 2026United States

Chicago Suburbs Cancel Fourth of July Fireworks and Events Due to Storms

Multiple Chicago suburbs have canceled or rescheduled Fourth of July parades and fireworks displays due to severe weather, flooding, and saturated park grounds. Officials cited safety concerns for residents and the inability of contractors to safely set up equipment in current conditions.

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Why It Matters

Residents in affected suburbs face the cancellation or rescheduling of holiday events, with some cities offering refunds for ticketed events while others are still determining if or when festivities will be held.

Key Facts

  • Lombard canceled fireworks due to 4.52 inches of rain since Thursday night making grounds unsafe.
  • Park Forest plans to move canceled holiday events to Labor Day weekend.
  • Woodridge and Downers Grove are rescheduling fireworks but confirmed they will not occur Sunday.
  • Streamwood canceled fireworks entirely for the year with no rain date available.
  • Elgin canceled its celebration and is providing full refunds to VIP ticket holders.
  • Arlington Heights temporarily closed Frontier Days festival operations due to severe weather.
  • Flossmoor canceled its children's bicycle parade to prioritize storm cleanup resources.
  • Huntley rescheduled its fireworks display to Sunday.
  • Naperville canceled fireworks at Frontier Park because contractors could not set up equipment.
  • Glen Ellyn canceled its evening celebration but held its afternoon parade as planned.
  • Northbrook canceled its parade but is still evaluating the status of evening fireworks.

Who's Mentioned

locationLombard“Canceled fireworks due to saturated grounds at Madison Meadow Park.”locationStreamwood“Canceled fireworks with no reschedule date.”locationNaperville“Canceled fireworks at Frontier Park.”locationWoodridge“Rescheduling fireworks due to unsafe site conditions.”locationGlen Ellyn“Canceled evening celebration; afternoon parade proceeded.”locationDowners Grove“Rescheduling fireworks due to unsafe site conditions.”locationHuntley“Rescheduled fireworks to Sunday.”locationFlossmoor“Canceled children's bicycle parade due to storm damage and cleanup needs.”locationPark Forest“Canceled parade and fireworks; plans to reschedule for Labor Day weekend.”locationNorthbrook“Canceled parade; fireworks status pending.”locationElgin“Canceled celebration at Festival Park; offering refunds to VIP ticket holders.”locationArlington Heights“Closed Frontier Days festival operations temporarily.”