Independence Day Celebration - Fireworks

Community fireworks at Oakton College in Des Plaines. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch the fireworks extravaganza among your neighbors to celebrate Independence Day weekend! Dance to the DJ and play yard games with family and friends before the fireworks show illuminates the sky.

Admission is free.

This event is weather dependent and updates will be communicated through our Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofdesplaines.

No alcohol is permitted on Oakton property. Bringing pets to this event is strongly discouraged.

Gates open at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show beings at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.). Entry to Oakton College will be off on Golf Rd. only. There is no parking allowed in the lanes of, grassy areas, or unpaved areas on College or Circle Drives.

Light refreshments and glow products will be available for purchase.