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NewsNBC Chicago – LocalJuly 3, 2026Illinois

Chicago Suburbs Cancel or Postpone July 3rd Fireworks Due to Severe Storms

Multiple Chicago-area suburbs have canceled or rescheduled Independence Day fireworks and festivals due to severe thunderstorms, flooding, and power outages. Officials cited safety concerns and storm damage as the primary reasons for the changes to holiday weekend plans.

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Why It Matters

Residents across several Chicago suburbs face cancellations or delays to planned holiday events and fireworks displays due to ongoing severe weather and infrastructure damage.

Key Facts

  • Over 40,000 people in the Chicago area lost power due to severe storms.
  • Aurora canceled and rescheduled fireworks due to power outages and storm damage.
  • Roselle canceled its Independence Day celebration with no new date set.
  • Wauconda postponed fireworks due to 2.5 inches of rain and flooding at Cook Park; the event will not occur on July 5.
  • Tinley Park closed the Country Fest venue to assess storm damage.
  • Oak Park canceled the Taste of Oak Brook 2026, including fireworks and drone shows, citing flooding and electrical hazards.
  • Highland Park canceled Independence Fest but kept the parade and pool party scheduled for Saturday.
  • Arlington Heights briefly closed the Frontier Days carnival due to downed trees and power outages.
  • Deerfield and Berwyn canceled fireworks displays.
  • Bartlett delayed the opening of a holiday festival for safety inspections.
  • Palos Heights canceled a 5 p.m. performance but kept other festivities scheduled.
  • Orland Park is monitoring weather for its 'Liberty Run' and fireworks.

Who's Mentioned

locationRoselle“Canceled Independence Day celebration.”locationTinley Park“Closed Country Fest venue due to storm damage.”locationHighland Park“Canceled Independence Fest; parade and pool party remain scheduled.”locationWauconda“Postponed fireworks due to 2.5 inches of rain and flooding at Cook Park.”locationOak Park“Canceled Taste of Oak Brook 2026, fireworks, and drone show.”locationAurora“Canceled and rescheduled fireworks due to storm damage and power outages.”organizationNational Weather Service“Provided weather forecasts and storm warnings.”locationArlington Heights“Briefly closed Frontier Days carnival due to storm damage.”