Get ready for a fireworks show in McHenry County
Chronicle Media Staff — June 30, 2016Looking for a place to see fireworks this weekend? Here’s a list of places in McHenry County.
JULY 1
Summer Celebration
Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary
Sit back and relax on the hillside to enjoy food and beverages (sold on-site), live music by The Allstars (7:30 p.m.) at the Lions Park Bandshell, and a post-concert fireworks display. The park opens at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.
JULY 2
Jaycees Day
Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, McHenry
Enjoy McHenry Area Jaycees Day festivities, followed by a fireworks show at dusk. The park opens at 4 p.m. Rain date for fireworks is July 3. For more information, call (815) 363-2100 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.
Celebrate Fox Lake
Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Boulevard, Fox Lake
Enjoy Celebrate Fox Lake activities ($10 admission), including live music, a food and beer garden, a rock climbing wall, games, face painting and more from 3-8 p.m. — and stay for the Park and Recreation Department’s fireworks show, beginning at dusk. For more information, call 847-587-3944 or visit www.foxlake.org.
JULY 3
Pistakee Bay Fireworks: Off the Chain
Oak Park Lounge, 801 Oak Grove Road, Johnsburg
Come early to Oak Park Lounge for live music, food and beverages, and more — and stay for the annual fireworks show, launched above Pistakee Bay. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. For more information, call (815) 385-9872 or visit www.johnsburg.org.
Lakeside Festival
Lakeside Arts Park at the Dole, 401 Country Club Lane, Crystal Lake
Enjoy live music, carnival rides, food and beverages, and more, followed by a fireworks display over the lake, beginning at dusk. The fest begins at noon; admission is $5, $2 (ages 65 and up) and free (ages 12 and under). For more information, call (815) 455-8000 or visit www.lakesideartspark.org.
3rd of July Celebration
Wonder Center Beach, 4019 Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake
The Wonder Lake Chamber’s 3rd of July Celebration begins with kids activities at noon, and continues with a parade at 1:30 p.m., an Open House event at Fire Station One at 2:30 p.m., a Ski Team show at 4:30 p.m., and a fireworks display over Wonder Lake, beginning at dusk. For more information, call (815) 728-0682 or visit www.wonderlake.org.
JULY 4
4th of July Fireworks
Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock
Bring blankets and lawn chairs to Emricson Park for the city’s 2016 4th of July fireworks display. For more information, call (815) 338-4300 or visit www.woodstockil.gov.
4th of July Celebration
Horse Fair Park, 8105 Blivin Street, Spring Grove
Begin the day by enjoying the village’s annual 4th of July Parade, beginning at noon, and then come to the park to enjoy a fireworks display, beginning at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call (815) 675-2121 or visit www.springgrovevillage.com.
Independence Day Fireworks Show
Deicke Park, 11419 Route 47, Huntley
Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket and bring the entire family to enjoy the village’s annual Independence Day Fireworks Show. For more information, call (847) 515-5200 or visit www.hiuntley.il.us.