How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Champaign-Urbana

The Fourth of July is coming quick — and that means family friends events in the Champaign-Urbana area

This list is comprised of events such as parades, craft days, festivals, fireworks and more. (For your convenience, we have a fireworks-only list coming soon.)

In Champaign-Urbana and beyond, marking Independence Day means more than a week of celebrations. So don’t be surprised to see that a lot of this Fourth of July revelry actually takes place on days other than the actual holiday.

But hey — why limit the celebrations to just one day? That seems to be the mantra throughout East Central Illinois. The best news: many of these events are completely free! Any admission prices are indicated where applicable.

Looking for all fireworks happening near Champaign-Urbana? We have the ultimate fireworks list right here. How about what is open and what is closed on Fourth of July; we have that, too! 

Thanks to CU Dentists, Ltd. for presenting this list. 

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Best of Africa Presents: Festival Independence at Best of Africa food store LLC

Time: 10:00 am - 11:45 pm
208 w Griggs street , Urbana
This outdoor event will take place at Best of Africa Food Store at 208 West Griggs Street in Urbana. Festival Independence will feature live music, African food and is family friendly! Tickets are $15 for ages 11+ and FREE for children ages 0-10! Purchase tickets in advance here. Tickets will…read more…

History Comes Alive: Abraham Lincoln & A New Birth of Freedom at Museum of the Grand Prairie, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve3

Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet
Start your Fourth of July weekend with a visit from former president, Abraham Lincoln! Come out for an exciting outdoor speech and see the former president in person! Adults and children alike will enjoy hearing a first-hand account from Abe himself of the history of the United States during his…read more…

Savoy 61874th of July Celebration at 1700 Block

Time: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Woodfield Dr., Savoy
Celebrate the 4th of July in Savoy! See a taekwondo demonstration, enjoy activities for all ages, fire safety house, food trucks, and more. Live music from Kilborn Alley and Twilight Zona at 6pm! 1700 Block of Woodfield Dr., Friday, July 1, 2022, 3-10pm. Check out Savoy Rec Center's Facebook for…read more…

Farmer City Raceway Fan Appreciation Night and Fireworks at Farmer City Raceway

Time: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
North Street, Farmer City
Fan Appreciation Night. Includes full show and fireworks. General admission is $5.read more…

Freedom Fest in Mahomet at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve

Time: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
109 South Lake of the Woods Road, Mahomet
Music beginning at 4 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Admission is $2 per person with kids 5 and under free. read more…

Villa Grove Freedom Celebration at Villa Grove Richman Park

Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
S Sycamore St, Villa Grove
Fun for the entire family!  Fireworks at dusk, concessions, bike parade, and more. read more…

Reds, Whites, and the Blues: Summer Concert Series at Allerton Park and Retreat Center

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
515 Old Timber Rd. , Monticello
Some of the best in blues will be on hand for Allerton Park's Reds, Whites, & the Blues concert, scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2022, on the Gatehouse Lawn. The event is part of Allerton Park’s Concert Series presented by the Ayers Family, with monthly concerts through Oct. 8. Longtime blues…read more…

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Best of Africa Presents: Festival Independence at Best of Africa food store LLC

Time: 10:00 am - 11:45 pm
208 w Griggs street , Urbana
This outdoor event will take place at Best of Africa Food Store at 208 West Griggs Street in Urbana. Festival Independence will feature live music, African food and is family friendly! Tickets are $15 for ages 11+ and FREE for children ages 0-10! Purchase tickets in advance here. Tickets will…read more…

Danville Boat Club 4th of July Party and Fireworks Celebration at Danville Boat Club

Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
15750 Boat Club Rd., Danville
4th of July Party and Fireworks Celebration - open to the public! Food available for purchase.read more…

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Best of Africa Presents: Festival Independence at Best of Africa food store LLC

Time: All Day
208 w Griggs street , Urbana
This outdoor event will take place at Best of Africa Food Store at 208 West Griggs Street in Urbana. Festival Independence will feature live music, African food and is family friendly! Tickets are $15 for ages 11+ and FREE for children ages 0-10! Purchase tickets in advance here. Tickets will…read more…

Monticello Freedom Fest at Lodge Park

Time: All Day
1 1/2 miles north of Exit 166 I-72, Monticello
Annual fireworks, food and fun festival at Lodge Park. Free admission.read more…

Bellflower Sesquicentennial at Don Harden Field

Time: 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Melvin and School St. , Bellflower
Parade at 9:30 a.m., activities all day, fireworks at dusk. read more…

Fisher Fireworks and Food Trucks at Fisher Fairgrounds

Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
226 E. Sangamon Street, Fisher
Fisher fireworks will take place at the Fisher Fairgrounds at dusk. Food trucks will be there from 5-8 p.m.read more…

Homer Freedom & Music Festival at Homer Village Hall

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
500 E Second St, Homer
Join the Homer community for the 1st annual Homer Freedom & Music Festival kicking off July 3rd at 6pm with bands and beer tent! The July 4th festivities will start at 10am with a parade around Homer ending at the Village Hall grounds for a day of fun for everyone!…read more…

Monticello "Fireworks Train" at Monticello Railway Museum

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
500 Iron Horse Place, Monticello
Ride the train from downtown Monticello to watch the fireworks at Lodge Park! read more…

Champaign Country Club Independence Day Fireworks at Champaign Country Club

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm
1211 Prospect Ave, Champaign
Champaign Country Club Independence Day Celebration: How to See the Fireworks  The Champaign Country Club hosts its Independence Day celebration for members and their guests on July 3. There will be a fireworks display that will begin between 9:15 and 9:45 pm. The Champaign Country Club requires that spectators view…read more…

Rantoul Fireworks at Rantoul Airport

Time: 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
6 Aviation Center Drive, Rantoul
Fireworks at dusk. read more…

Monday, July 4, 2022

Champaign County Freedom Celebration at Memorial Stadium

Time: All Day
1402 S. First St., Champaign
Youth run and 5K first thing in the morning with parade beginning at 11:05 a.m. Watch the parade along Kirby/Florida or Lincoln Avenue. Fireworks at dusk.read more…

Paxton's July 4th Celebration at Pells Park

Time: All Day
700 E. Pells St. , Paxton
Enjoy daytime activities at Pells Park and head to Bixby Park in the evening for fireworks, food and more fun!read more…

Sibley Area 4th of July at Lake Park

Time: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Lake Dr, Sibley
Parade at 11:30 a.m. The day wraps up with fireworks over Lake Sibley. read more…

Rantoul Freedom Celebration- Parade at Parade ends at Wabash Park

Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Maplewood , Rantoul
The Rantoul Freedom Celebration Parade kicks off at 9:30am. read more…

Homer Freedom & Music Festival at Homer Village Hall

Time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
500 E. Second St., Homer
Near Village Hall. 10am parade, food trucks, live music and family-friendly fun. read more…

LeRoy Fourth of July Parade at American Legion Ruel Neal Post 79

Time: 10:00 am
100 N Main St, Le Roy
Parade steps off at 10 a.m.read more…

Oakwood Fourth of July Parade at Oakwood Park

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Park St. , Oakwood
Parade at 11 a.m.read more…

Seymour Parade at Seymour

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Seymour, Seymour
The Fourth of July parade will march through Seymour on July 4 at 10 a.m. Fireworks will be that night at dusk.read more…

4th of July Celebration at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center

Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
1401 N Broadway Ave, Urbana
There will be give-aways, a cannon ball contest, and a wall climbing contest! Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Regular admission rates apply.read more…

Tuscola Parade at Downtown Tuscola

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Corner of Main and Sale Street, Tuscola
Parade kicks off a celebration for the Fourth of July. read more…

Bement Fourth of July at Bement City Park

Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Morris and Macon Streets, Bement
Parade at 2 p.m.read more…

Bellflower Sesquicentennial at Don Harden Field

Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Melvin and School St. , Bellflower
Parade at 9:30 a.m., activities all day, fireworks at dusk. read more…

Seymour Fireworks at Seymour

Time: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm
304 S Main St, Seymour
Seymour will be holding its annual fireworks show beginning at dusk.read more…

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Tuscola Sparks in the Park Fireworks at Tuscola Ervin Park

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
N. Main St., Tuscola
Annual fireworks display begins at dusk. read more…