


Use our guide to fireworks around the Region

If a big, bombastic fireworks display is on your bucket list for this Fourth of July holiday week, we’ve got you covered. Find a display in Northwest Indiana with our guide. Displays are free unless otherwise indicated.
Chicago
Navy Pier
The pier will close if official capacity is reached. Patrons with tickets or reservations at select restaurants and attractions will be admitted, but it is recommended that ticket-holders arrive far in advance of their reservations.
Northwest Indiana
Crown Point
The day will begin with a parade at 2 p.m., starting at Eisenhower Elementary School, 1450 S. Main St. and ending at Goldscorough and Main streets.
Hobart
There will be a parade at 10 a.m. starting at Hobart Middle School at 36 E 8th St. At, 4 p.m. at Festival Park there will be a summer market with 60 vendors and a live band.
Portage
There will be a mini festival from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 4 at Gilbert Park, 2775 Willowcreek Road. There will be food vendors and live music in the gazebo. A parade at 11 a.m. will begin at Nativity Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road. There with be a Fourth of July Festival at Founders Square Park from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with live music and food vendors.
Valparaiso
The day will begin with a 5k run/walk in Foundation Meadows Park at 3210 N. Campbell St. at 7:30 a.m., and a 2k run beginning at 7:45 a.m. for ages 12 and under. Evening events start at 6:30 at Urschel Field with music and patriotic events.