4th of July Celebrations in the Champaign-Urbana Area
We're already at the point in the year where it's time to break out the sparklers and firecracker popsicles! If you're eager to make plans for the holiday weekend, then there's good news: Fourth of July events in the Champaign Urbana area start as early as this weekend! Here's your guide to the major celebrations, parades, and fireworks displays taking place this year.
Fireworks AND FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS IN the champaign-urbana area
Here's your guide to the Fourth of July fireworks, parades, and celebrations taking place in Champaign, Urbana, and beyond!
Tolono Fun Day, June 28–29
Established in 1976, this two-day village tradition is jam-packed with activities such as ziplining & rock climbing, a golf cart parade, a petting zoo for the kids, and fireworks at dusk!
For a full schedule, visit here.
Arthur's Freedom Parade and Fireworks Show, June 29
With crowds estimated at over 30,000, Arthur's Freedom Celebration is one for the books. Come celebrate the Fourth of July, Amish style, with an array of activities such as a parade at 1:00 p.m., food, live music, an air show, and perhaps one of the biggest fireworks displays in Central Illinois!
For a full schedule, visit here.
Homer Freedom & Music Festival, July 3–4
Join Homer for their 3rd annual Freedom & Music Festival with back-to-back live bands, food trucks, vendors, indoor bingo, family-friendly activities, and a BRILLIANT fireworks display on the 4th!
Champaign County Freedom Celebration, July 4
The Champaign County Freedom Celebration will kick off their festivities all day long, starting as early as 8:30 a.m! Activities include a 5k run/walk (with a sensory friendly zone running from Oregon St. to Illinois St. on Lincoln Ave), parade, evening entertainment, and a fireworks show. This year's theme is "America Celebrates Pride of the Heartland!"
For a full schedule, click here.
Annual 4th of July Celebration with Paxton, July 4
The town of Paxton promises to entertain every generation with their 4th of July celebrations all day long, with a 5k walk/run, car show, music under the pavilion, bingo, food vendors, and a fireworks show closing off the holiday!
Tuscola's Sparks in the Park and freedom celebration, July 6
Unable to celebrate the 4th on the 4th? Tuscola has you covered, with mud volleyball, a foam party, car show, kids games, and a fireworks display at dusk!
For a full schedule, click here.
Keep up with more events, news, and information from the Champaign-Urbana area on our social media channels. Give us a like or follow on Facebook, X, TikTok, and Instagram!