No Fourth of July fireworks in Chicago this year

CHICAGO — There will be no fireworks downtown on the Fourth of July.

The city has confirmed there will be no fireworks display on Thursday in the city of Chicago this year.

In years past, large world-class displays would light up the lakefront, attracting over a million people and stopping traffic along Lake Shore Drive.

The city has offered no explanation but reminds residents that Navy Pier holds its twice-a-week fireworks display every Wednesday and Saturday through Labor Day, including this Saturday, July 6.

Responding to our story, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Director of Communications, Madeline Long said, in part:

“As has been the case for several years, the City does not host fireworks for the July 4th holiday.”

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