July 4th Festivities – Rescheduled
2026 Information
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, this year’s fireworks finale will be even BIGGER — an electrifying finish with a dazzling cascade of color!
Raindate: TBA
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Langum Park
Viewing Site
At 1pm on September 3, a big red balloon will be displayed above Langum Park. If you can see this balloon, you will have a great view of the fireworks at DARK.
- Open Dawn to 11pm (foot traffic only)
- Bring your own tables and lawn chairs.
- Food Truck: Snack Zone Concessions & Sweet Sensations · 4pm-DARK
- Glow Novelty Sales · 4pm-DARK: Proceeds benefit the Financial Aid Program
- DJ Entertainment · 6:30-8:30pm
- Information Tent: First Aid & Lost Children
- Softball Fields & Tennis Courts – OPEN FOR SEATING
- Restrooms – OPEN
- Playground – CLOSED
- Parking Lots – CLOSED
- Fireworks Launch at DARK
- The upper east side of the park – softball field and tennis courts – will be available for viewing.
- The lower west side of the park will not be available for viewing.
- Guests must remain outside the safety perimeter which will be marked with designated fencing.
- Guests will not be allowed the in the grassy area along the Fox River Trail across from Langum Park as the safety perimeter extends to the Fox River.
- Pathways will be closed 10-20 minutes prior to the fireworks show.
- Traffic Advisory Information & Map: click here
Mt. St. Mary Park
Viewing Site
- Open Dawn to 11pm (foot traffic only)
- Picnic tables available on a first come, first served basis.
- Bring your own tables and lawn chairs.
- Food Trucks: Wild Fries, Kona Ice & Kissed by Fire BBQ · 4pm-DARK
- Glow Zone Novelty Sales · 4pm-DARK
- Live Performance by the Feel Good Party Band · 6:45-8:15pm
- Information Tent: First Aid & Lost Children
- Restrooms – OPEN
- Public Paddle Sport Launch – CLOSED
- Parking Lots – CLOSED
Not a Viewing Site
- Pottawatomie Park
- Pottawatomie Golf Course
- Boy Scout Island
- Ferson Creek Park
Reminders
- The safety of residents and patrons is the St. Charles Park District’s first priority.
- Alcoholic beverages, smoking and fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited in St. Charles parks.
- Follow carry in/carry out Leave No Trace trash etiquette.
- Parking is limited. Please plan accordingly.
- For weather alerts: click here
- In the case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be postponed and promoted at a later date.
FAQs
All large special events within the community rely on the St. Charles Police Department assistance providing general public safety. In response to public safety recommendations from the St. Charles Police Department and in collaboration with the City of St. Charles, the fireworks launch was relocated to Langum Park in 2023. This new launch site was considered a success allowing the fireworks to continue to be seen along the Fox River with the best viewing locations downtown St. Charles, south of Main Street.
Around noon on September 3rd, a big red balloon will be displayed above Langum Park. If you can see this balloon, you will have a great view of the fireworks at DARK. Launching the fireworks from Langum Park allows the spectacular display to be seen along the Fox River with the best viewing locations on the south side of downtown St. Charles such as Mt. St. Mary Park and the open areas downtown near Prairie & Illinois Streets. Plan your viewing area in advance keeping in mind tree lines and tall buildings.
Music will be played at Mt. St. Mary Park and Langum Park.
From 4pm-DARK, enjoy music and purchase refreshments from local food trucks and/or light up novelties.
From 4pm-DARK, enjoy music and purchase refreshments from local food trucks and/or light up novelties.
Public parking is available throughout the downtown area. As with other large scale community events (i.e. parades), No Parking signs may be temporarily posted so please plan plenty of time to find parking.
Rt. 25, immediately adjacent to the launch location, may be closed during the fireworks show from approximately 9:20-9:50pm. Rt. 31 will remain open.
City streets, unless posted, are available for public parking including holidays. Vehicles parked on public streets cannot block fire hydrants or private driveways. If this occurs, call the Police Department at its non-emergency number: 630-377-4435.