Celebrate the Fourth of July with a close-up view of fireworks bursting over Chicago’s iconic skyline. The city’s most beloved Independence Day tradition is watching the fireworks at Navy Pier on July 5, 2025.
This annual waterfront fireworks show will dazzle crowds for 15 minutes on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 9:00 pm. You can catch the free show with holiday-themed music all over the city.
But the best spots are on Navy Pier (arrive early), North Avenue and Oak Street Beaches, Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park. There will also be a fireworks display on all summer long on Wednesdays and Saturdays through August.
There are no fireworks at the pier on Friday, July 4.
For a front-row seat on the water, book a boat cruise to grab all the fireworks action. Navy Pier’s summer fireworks displays will continue every Wednesday at 9 pm and every Saturday at 10 pm through Labor Day.
Other Free Navy Pier Fourth of July Events:
Live on the Lake!
Listen to free music at the Live on the Lake series in the Navy Pier Beer Garden. The concerts will feature The PriSSILLas( 4:30-5:30 pm) and blues guitarist and songwriter Fernando Jones (6:30-9 PM) on Friday, July 4.
On Saturday, July 5, catch blues singer Sheryl Youngblood (2-4:30 pm) Feelgood Party Band (5:30-8 pm) and Radio Gaga( 8:30-9:45 pm).
Navy Pier Fourth of July Weekend Fireworks
Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave.
July 5, 2025, at dusk
Free
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