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Aurora Fourth of July Fireworks

July 04 @ 6:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/skynesher

Location

Downtown Aurora

Aurora, IL

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Description

Join the city of Aurora for their annual firework show with the theme, “City of Lights” this year. Best viewing is at McCullough Park and Aurora Transportation Center, where there will be a DJ and food trucks.

Event cost: Free

Event times: 6 p.m. July 4, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 630-256-3370

Website: https://www.aurora.il.us/Recreation-and-Amenities/Events/Special-Events/4th-of-July-Fireworks

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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