Events for July 4, 2026

Celebrate Independence Day in Mount Carroll with a full day of community festivities on Saturday, July 4. The celebration features live music, a community cookout, family-friendly activities, a Fourth of...

SAVE THE DATE for the 2nd Annual Fields of Gold Pro Rodeo July 2nd, 3rd, & 4th at the Jo Daviess County Fairgrounds in Warren, IL! Three nights of patriotic...

Join the Mt. Morris Firefighter’s Association on July 4th for our 46th Annual Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast!Bring your family, friends, and appetite for an all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring: Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Applesauce,...

Start Independence Day with a fun morning at the Ogle County Airport's annual Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast on Saturday, July 4, from 7:00–11:00 a.m. Whether arriving by plane or by car, visitors...

Stockton’s annual Independence Day celebration has been bringing families and visitors together for more than 50 years, making it one of the largest Fourth of July traditions in the region....

Fourth at the Fort returns to Apple River Fort State Historic Site on Friday, July 4, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day with a step back into the...

Giddy up and join Shenandoah Riding Center for an afternoon of stars, stripes, and saddle time at Shenandoah Riding Center on Thursday, July 4, from 1-4 pm! They’re throwin’ a good...

Celebrate America's birthday in Downtown Galena! Join the festivities at the Green Street Plaza with live entertainment, food, and beverages as you await the grand fireworks display at dusk. Gather...

Hosted by the City of Byron, Byron’s annual Independence Day fireworks celebration is back for an evening of fun, music, and patriotic excitement as anticipation builds toward America’s 250th Anniversary!...