Those looking to watch Fourth of July fireworks displays in the Chicago area will have plenty of options, but not as many as you might think.

Despite being the country’s third-largest city, Chicago will not host an official fireworks show on Friday, July 4 this year. That’s right: no pyrotechnic finale over Navy Pier, no synchronized booms echoing down Michigan Avenue. But don’t worry, it’s not a fluke and it’s not new.

July 4th is just around the corner! Here's where you can see fireworks displays around Chicago, the suburbs and Northwest Indiana in 2025.