LIST: 4th Of July Fireworks Shows In The Quad Cities Area
The Quad Cities and surrounding area are getting ready to celebrate America's 247th birthday! With the celebration of our nation's birth comes many fireworks shows for people of all ages to enjoy. To make sure you don't miss out on fireworks this year, we've created a full list of fireworks shows in the Quad Cities and in towns and cities throughout the surrounding area.
Your 2023 Guide for Fireworks Shows
This is a list of fireworks shows for the Quad Cities and surrounding area to celebrate the 4th of July! This list is here to help you find firework shows in our communities so you don't miss out on celebrating Independence Day with incredible firework displays.
The 4th of July falls on a Tuesday this year, which means fireworks shows on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
Click on your town below to get to the details faster:
- Bellevue
- Bettendorf
- Burlington
- Clinton
- Coralville
- Dixon, IA
- Dubuque
- East Moline
- Geneseo
- Grand Mound
- Iowa City
- Monticello
- Morning Sun
- Muscatine
- North Liberty
- Oxford
- Oxford Junction
- Prophetstown
- Red, White & Boom! (Davenport & Rock Island)
- Sperry
- West Burlington
This is a growing list so if you know of a firework show happening the 4th of July weekend/week that is open to the public, let us know about it! Send an email now by clicking here and make sure to include all of the details.
Check out the full list of fireworks displays in and around the QCA below:
Bellevue
Bellevue is hosting its Bellevue Heritage Days Celebration on July 1st and 2nd. Fireworks will go off at dusk on July 2nd.
- Date: Sunday, July 2nd, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Cole Park & South Riverview
- Rain Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
- Tickets: Heritage Days button or bracelet is required for admission ($5 per person)
Bettendorf
Bettendorf will conclude its 4th of July celebrations with fireworks at Middle Park.
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Middle Park (2220 23rd St, Bettendorf)
- Rain Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023
More details about the 4th of July festivities in Bettendorf can be found here.
Burlington
There are two public firework shows in Burlington. One will be after the Burlington Bees' game on Monday and the other will be at Burlington Golf Club on the 4th of July.
- Date: Monday, July 3rd, 2023
- Time: Following the Burlington Bees game vs. Clinton Lumberkings
- Location: Community Field (2712 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington)
- Tickets: Purchase tickets here
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Burlington Golf Club (2124 Sunnyside Ave, Burlington)
- Food and drinks available for purchase
- Open to the public
Clinton
Fireworks in Clinton can be seen following the Clinton Lumberkings game at NelsonCorp Field. The Lumberkings will play the Burlington Bees.
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Following the Clinton Lumberkings game vs Burlington Bees
- Location: NelsonCorp Field (537 Ball Park Dr, Clinton)
- Tickets: Purchase tickets here
Coralville
The Coralville 4thFest takes place on the 4th of July and starts at 7 a.m. Fireworks will go off later that night.
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at 9:45 p.m.
- Location: S.T. Morrison Park (1513 7th St.)
- Tickets: Purchase tickets here
Dixon, IA
Dixon, IA will be shooting off fireworks on Saturday, July 1st.
- Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Dixon Memorial Park (5520 298th St, Dixon, IA)
Dubuque
The Dubuque Fireworks & Air Show takes place the day before July 4th. See airplanes do awesome tricks and great fireworks.
- Date: Monday, July 3, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at 9:45 p.m.
- Location: A.Y. Mcdonald Park (1200 Hawthorne St.)
East Moline
East Moline will have Fireworks on the Riverfront on Monday, July 3rd with fun activities leading up to the fireworks show. The Firecracker Run is on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.
- Date: Monday, July 3, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: River Bend Park (900 Bend Blvd, East Moline)
You can find more details about 4th of July activities in East Moline here.
Geneseo
The City of Geneseo once again presents the Thrill on the Hill Fireworks Show.
- Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Richmond Hill Park (600 H K Robinson Dr, Geneseo)
More information about Geneseo's firework show can be found here.
Grand Mound
The town of Grand Mound puts on a massive fireworks show. This year won't be any different.
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Grand Mound Ball Park (300 East St, Grand Mound)
More information about Grand Mound's firework show can be found here.
Iowa City
The City of Iowa City will have its fireworks show as part of the Iowa City Jazz Festival.
- Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Iowa City (16 N Clinton Street)
Monticello
Celebrate the 4th of July during Monticello's 4th of July Celebration at the Jones County Fairgrounds.
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Jones County Fairgrounds (800 N Maple St.)
Morning Sun
The town of Morning Sun has released its 4th of July schedule. Fireworks will take place on Independence Day.
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Morning Sun, IA
Muscatine
The City of Muscatine has a lot going on to celebrate Independence Day including fireworks to end the festivities.
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Muscatine Riverfront (Harbor Dr, Muscatine)
- Fireworks shot over the Mississippi River
More info about Muscatine's fireworks show and festivities can be found here.
North Liberty
The City of North Liberty will have its fireworks display on July 3rd. Officials say viewers are welcome and encouraged to arrive at the park early to play on the play structures and enjoy a picnic. However, there will not be any organized programming or on-site food sales available.
- Date: Monday, July 3rd, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at 9 p.m.
- Location: Penn Meadows Park (170, 310 N Dubuque St.)
Oxford
The town of Oxford, IA will have a fireworks show on Monday, July 3rd:
- Date: Monday, July 3rd, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off following the Duck Race at 7 p.m.
- Location: Creekside Park (Mill St, Oxford, IA)
Oxford Junction
It's the Oxford Junction's 4th of July Celebration taking place on the 4th of July. Fireworks will go off at dusk.
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dark
- Location: Oxford Junction, IA
Prophetstown
Prophetstown is also known for a great firework show. They have other festivities 4th of July weekend leading up to the fireworks on Saturday.
- Date: Saturday, July 1st, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Prophetstown State Park (Park Ave, Prophetstown)
You can find more information about Prophetstown's Independence Day festivities here.
Red, White, and Boom!
The biggest firework show in the Quad Cities is something we all look forward to every year! Red, White, & Boom! will take place on Monday, July 3rd this year. Many activities in both Davenport and Rock Island will take place before fireworks get shot off from two barges on the Mississippi River.
- Date: Sunday, July 3rd, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at 9:30 p.m.
- Viewing Locations
- Davenport
- Le Claire Park (400 Beiderbecke Dr, Davenport)
- Quinlan Court (101 E River Dr, Davenport)
- River Bandits Game/Modern Woodmen Park (209 S Gaines St, Davenport)
- Freight House Farmers Market Parking Lot (421 W River Dr, Davenport)
- Rock Island: Schwiebert Park (101 17th St, Rock Island)
- Davenport
- Fireworks shot from the Mississippi River
To find out everything going on during Red, White, & Boom! on both sides of the river can be found here.
Sperry
Sperry, IA is home to another massive fireworks show. It takes place at the Myers Tree Farm and they will have food, a magician, face painting, and more.
- Date: Monday, July 3rd, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
- Location: Myers Tree Farm (18876 111th Ave, Sperry)
You can find more information about Sperry's fireworks show here.
West Burlington
West Burlington will be putting on its 4th of July firework show on Independence Day this year. They have a bunch of events leading up to the area's popular firework show.
- Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
- Time: Fireworks will go off at 10:01 p.m.
- Location: Burlington Northern Shop (Mt Pleasant St, West Burlington)
- Fireworks can be seen from downtown West Burlington
See what's happening before the fireworks go off in downtown West Burlington here.