Kankakee County 4th of July Guide 2026 2026 Guide
Fireworks displays and other patriotic events to celebrate America's 250th Birthday!
Fireworks Displays
Fireworks @ the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival - Bourbonnais Post Office
Jun 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
850 Main St. NW. Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais
Join us for our Fireworks Display on Saturday, June 27 at 9 pm!
The Fireworks will be launched behind the Bourbonnais Post Office.
Fireworks and Cheeseburgers - Aroma Park Boat Club
Jul 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
199 Boat Club Road. Aroma Park.
Aroma Park
Food starts at 5 p.m.
The band Midnight plays at 7 p.m.
Fireworks will be at dusk around 9:30 p.m.
Entry is $5 per carload.
Momence Wonderscape Illumination - Washington Street Footbridge
Jul 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
79 Mill Street. Momence
Momence
Red, White and Boom!
The celebration starts at 6:00 pm with Sensei Steve’s karate team demo.
At 7:00 pm The Silhouettes will perform live music.
Fireworks display begins at 9:00pm sharp.
3rd of July on the Beach - Manteno Sportsman's Club
Jul 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
851 North Main Street. Manteno
Manteno
Open to the public starting at 7pm. Musical performance by Southside Social Club.
$5 entry fee.
Watch fireworks on the beach. No swimming. No glass. No smoking on the beach. Small coolers are allowed.
Live Music and Fireworks @ KCC - North Lawn @ Kankakee County Community College
Jul 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
100 College Drive. Kankakee
Kankakee
The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue Saturday, July 4 along the south banks of the Kankakee River.
The event is a fundraiser for the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra and takes place on the north lawn of Kankakee Community College. Each performance will feature American and patriotic music.
4:30 p.m.: Gates open at KCC. Admission is $20 per carload – cash only. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra.
5 p.m.: Food concessions open. Vendors are Jimmy Jo’s BBQ, Martinez Tacos, Lauren’s Hot Apple Dumplings, Brewhead Espresso, and Kankakee Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Concessions.
After 5 p.m.: Barbi Brewer-Watson, president of the KVSO board of directors, will give opening remarks.
5:30 p.m.: Kankakee Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra concert
6:30 p.m.: Kankakee Municipal Band
7:30 p.m.: Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra concert
Dusk: Fireworks begin. The fireworks show will be approximately 25 minutes long.
On the KCC grounds, picnicking is welcomed, and indoor restrooms are available. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets; no seating is provided. KCC’s grounds are handicap accessible. Grills and personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not permitted.
The KVSO symphony concert is underwritten by Riverside Medical Center and the Illinois Arts Council. Kankakee Valley Park District, the City of Kankakee and KCC are also sponsors.
KCC is located at 100 College Drive, off River Road, south of downtown Kankakee.
The Big Fireworks Show @ Liberty Intermediate School - Field behind Liberty Intermediate School
Jul 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
1690 Career Center Road. Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais
Let's light up the sky!
Bring your own lawn chair, blanket, and good vibes to the field behind Liberty Intermediate School.
Thanks to the host families: Blanchette, Jasmin, McCoy, Jackson, Taylor, and the rest of the neighborhood friends.
Village of St. Anne Fireworks - St. Anne Community Park
Jul 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
220 N. 2nd Ave. St. Anne.
St. Anne
Fireworks begin at dusk.
America's 250th Birthday Events
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with these patriotic events.
250th Birthday Bash - Splash Valley Aquatic Park
Jul 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1850 River Road. Kankakee.
Kankakee
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a day full of swimming, sunshine, and summer fun at Splash Valley Aquatic Park!
The first 250 will receive a patriotic giveaway.
Daily admission fees apply.
Grant Park Fall Festival Lighted Parade - Grant Park High School
Sep 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
421 Esson Park Road. Grant Park.
Grant Park
Parade theme: Hurray for red, white and blue!
Join us with your decorated float, vehicle, golf cart, or tractor.
Monetary Prize Categories:
- Best Patriotic Theme
- Family Float
- Organization Float
Questions? Contact Carol @ 815-295-6058