Looking for Independence Day fireworks outside of Chicago, but not too far away? Check out Crystal Lake Fireworks and Concert in the Windy City's northwest suburb, McHenry County, less than an hour's drive. The Main Beach festivities and picnics get started at 9 am. Live performances are typically scheduled between 7 pm and 9:30 pm. Lastly, the much-anticipated fireworks come to action at dusk.
If you come before 2:30 pm, you'll have to buy a regular resident or non-resident admission to the beach. The price for adults is $1 and $12, correspondingly. With this kind of admission, you receive an ID bracelet, allowing you to leave and reenter the venue throughout the day and also see the fireworks. Yet, if you're only interested in the evening program, then you can also opt for a $5 fireworks bracelet, but please note that you will be able to enter only after 2:30 pm.
For more details about the program of events, admission rates, and generally latest announcements, please go to the official website or Facebook of the Crystal Lake Park District. Find the links in the External Resources below. Also, feel free to book your stay nearby from the map suggesting the best available options.