Here is a pocket guide to the upcoming schedule of Champaign-Urbana area fireworks displays. Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments below, tweet at us (@chambanamoms), Facebook us, or send it to editor (at) chambanamoms.com. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide about all the events related to the Fourth of July, too; check it out!
June 25:
Tolono Fun Day, West Side Park, fireworks by the Boom Boom Boys at dusk. Free.
Arcola’s Pop the Top Festival will conclude with fireworks at Moore Park; free. 9 p.m.
Gifford Celebration: Fireworks at the EI Park at Dusk, Free.
June 26:
Saybrook Freedom Festival, Saybrook Park, Dusk. Free.
July 1:
At Farmer City Raceway; free for Farmer City residents, admission (includes racing event) $10
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Tuscola’s Sparks in the Park, fireworks at dusk in Ervin Park. Free.
July 2:
Rantoul: The 5K Rockin The Runway 2nd Annual Firecracker Classic at the Rantoul National Aviation Center’s Frank Elliott Field concludes with fireworks. Admission is $5 per person for ages 14 and over, with runners, walkers and veterans receiving free admission.
Arthur’s Freedom Celebration: Head to Jurgens Park; event begins at 5 pm as the Backyard Pyrotechnicians begin to light up the sky with fireworks, with the Gigantic Fireworks Display beginning at 9:30 pm. Food stands open at 4 pm. Free admission, donations accepted.
July 3:
Monticello: Fireworks at Lodge Park at dusk, part of the Monticello Freedom Celebration.
July 4:
Champaign County Freedom Celebration: The evening program at Dodds Park, near Parkland College in Champaign, includes musical entertainment, food vendors and children’s activities both before and after the fireworks, which start around 9:20 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Freedom Fest, Lake of the Woods Park, Mahomet. Kids’ activities, food, live entertainment, fireworks at dusk. $1 per person, children 5 and under free. (Rain date is July 5.)
Bement: Fireworks at dusk.
Clinton Fourth of July Celebration: Near Clinton High School/Junior High School, Clinton; fireworks at dusk; free.
Homer Fourth of July Celebration: Near Village Hall. Fireworks at dusk. Free.
Paxton Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration: Pells Park. fireworks at dusk. Free.
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