The following firework displays and 4th of July celebrations will be held over July 3rd and 4th. This list of displays and celebrations is not exclusive. Start time is at dusk for all of these events, unless stated otherwise. This schedule is subject to change depending on weather, it is recommended you contact the event host for any questions or concerns.

Taylorville (July 4th)
    • 10 a.m. – Parade downtown
    • After parade – Cookout & veteran ceremony on courthouse lawn
    • 7 p.m. – Municipal Band at Lake Marina
    • Dusk – Fireworks at Lake Taylorville

Pana (July 3rd)
    • 4:30–8:30 p.m. – Family event at Tri-County Fairgrounds
    • Dusk – Fireworks

Shelbyville / Lake Shelbyville (July 4th)
    • 3 p.m. – Food vendors & music at Dam West Recreation Area
    • Dusk – Fireworks over Lake Shelbyville

Hillsboro (July 4th)
    • 10 a.m. – Parade downtown
    • Noon – Chamber of Commerce Biathlon
    • Dusk – Fireworks at Sports Complex

Effingham (July 3rd & 4th)
    • July 3rd, 9:15 p.m. – Fireworks at Lake Sara
    • July 4th, Dusk – Fireworks at Effingham High School

Blue Mound (July 3rd)
    • Dusk – Fireworks on Northwest Street

Assumption (July 4th)
    • Dusk – Fireworks at Slag Pile

Moweaqua (July 4th)
    • Dusk – Fireworks at North Park

Springfield (July 4th)
    • 5 p.m. – Festivities at Knight’s Action Park
    • 6 p.m. – “Rock the Dock” celebration at Lake Springfield Marina
    • Dusk – Fireworks at Knight’s Action Park and Lake Springfield

Bement (July 4th)
    • 8 a.m. – ‘Run White and Boom’ 5K / 1-mile at Piatt County Forest Preserve
    • 2 p.m. – Parade, followed by bingo, games, inflatables, foam party, cake walk, and vendors
    • Dusk – Fireworks at football field

Decatur (July 3rd & 4th)
    • July 3rd, 6 – 11 p.m. – Live music and food at Riverside Center
    • July 4th, Evening – Off the Wall performs at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
    • Dusk – July 3rd fireworks at Riverside Park
    • Dusk – July 4th fireworks over Lake Decatur

Herrick (July 4th)
    • 10 a.m. – Parade through town
    • 11 a.m.– 8 p.m. – Live music from ‘Van Waylon’ and ‘Loudon Country’ at Tom Davis Park
    • All day – Food vendors and carnival activities
    • Dusk – Fireworks at Tom Davis Park

Oconee (July 4th)
    • Evening – Soup and hot dog fundraiser
    • Dusk – Fireworks at North end of town

Sullivan (July 4th)
    • July 1st – 4th – Carnival at Wyman Park
    • Dusk – Fireworks at Wyman Park on July 4th