Celebrate Independence Day, July 4, with a band concert at 7:30PM and showering blasts of spectacular fireworks beginning at 9:30PM. (PN File Photo)
The annual Naperville Community Fireworks Show, presented by Woody Buick GMC and sponsored by College of DuPage, is again co-hosted by Naperville Park District and the City of Naperville. The free event is set for Fri., July 4, 2025.
Before the spectacular fireworks show, the Naperville Municipal Band will perform a free patriotic-themed concert at the Wagner Pavilion directly south of the 95th Street Library beginning at 7:30PM. (Note also the Naperville Municipal Band performs with live cannons accompanying the 1812 Overture beginning at 7:30PM Thurs., July 3, in Central Park. The tradition dates back to the mid-1980s, definitely a blast to celebrate the past all the way until Stars and Stripes Forever!)
The fireworks show starts at 9:30PM in Frontier Sports Complex.
No charge for admission or parking, and attendees can watch the fireworks from their parked vehicle or from within the park.
The fireworks will be held at Frontier Sports Complex, located at 3380 Cedar Glade Drive.
Frontier Sports Complex has 906 parking spaces for spectators, and an additional 1,000 spaces will be available at Neuqua Valley High School, located at 2360 95th St.
Naperville Park District / Growing since 1966
Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. The District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the District’s Park Police are the first park police in Illinois to be accredited through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 140 parks and provides more than 7,500 recreational classes, teams, events and performances annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk.
Naperville / Growing since Joe Naper and family arrived in 1831
Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned living history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us.
As always, thanks for reading. Celebrate safely.
