URBANA – Here’s a partial list of professional fireworks displays for Independence Day weekend, July 1-4, 2022:
July 1
Freedom Fest – Lake of the Woods, Mahomet – fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m.
Farmer City Raceway Fireworks – 850 Grove Street, Farmer City – fireworks begin at dusk
July 2
Thunder Over Lake Vermilion – Danville Boat Club – fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
July 3
Monticello Freedom Festival – Lodge Park, Monticello – fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m.
Rantoul Fireworks – Rantoul Aviation Center – fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
July 4
Champaign County Freedom Celebration – State Farm Center Parking Lots, Champaign – fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Decatur Park District 4th of July – Nelson Park, Decatur – fireworks begin at dusk
Paxton’s July 4th Celebration – Pells Park, Paxton, with fireworks at Bixby Park, starting at 9 PM
Charleston Red White & Blue Days – Festival at Morton Park, fireworks at Coles County Memorial Airport at dusk
July 5
Clinton 4th of July Celebration – Presented at dusk by the Celebrate Clinton Association — recommended viewing area: the Kleeman Drive/Sunrise Court area on the west side of Clinton.
July 9
Tuscola Sparks in the Park – Fireworks at dusk at Tuscola’s Ervin Park. The Tuscola VFW Patriot Parade is Monday July 4, with lineup beginning at noon at Ervin Park.