FULL LIST: 4th Of July Fireworks Shows In The Quad Cities Area

FULL LIST: 4th Of July Fireworks Shows In The Quad Cities Area

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Hard to believe that America's 248th birthday is right around the corner! With the celebration of our nation's birth comes many fireworks shows for people of all ages to enjoy throughout the Quad Cities.

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 2024 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 Thursday this year, which means fireworks shows on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and even Saturday.

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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 5th and 6th. Fireworks will go off at dusk on July 6th.

  • Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
  • Location: Cole Park & South Riverview
  • Tickets: A Heritage Days button or bracelet is required for admission ($10 per person)

Bettendorf

Bettendorf will conclude its 4th of July celebrations with fireworks at Middle Park.

  • Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
  • Location: Middle Park (2220 23rd St, Bettendorf)
  • Rain Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024

More details about the 4th of July festivities in Bettendorf can be found here.

Buffalo

Buffalo Days is taking place July 5-7th in Buffalo, Iowa. A ton of fun, parade, fireworks, and more.

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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: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
  • 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.

Coal Valley

Coal Valley will have fireworks on July 5th at dusk at Municipal Park. The fireworks show is part of the Coal Valley Boom Bash.

Coralville

The Coralville 4thFest takes place on the 4th of July and starts at 7 a.m. Fireworks will go off later that night.

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Dixon, IA

Dixon, IA will be shooting off fireworks on Saturday, June 29th.

  • Date: Saturday, June 29th, 2024
  • 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: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
  • Location:  A.Y. Mcdonald Park (1200 Hawthorne St.)

East Moline

East Moline will have Fireworks on the Riverfront on Wednesday, July 3rd with fun activities leading up to the fireworks show. The Firecracker Run is on Thursday, July 4th, 2024.

You can find more details about 4th of July activities in East Moline here.

Geneseo

Waiting on more information about Geneseo's fireworks show here.

Grand Mound

The town of Grand Mound puts on a massive fireworks show. This year won't be any different.

  • Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
  • Location: Grand Mound Ball Park (300 East St, Grand Mound)

More information about Grand Mound's fireworks 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: Friday, July 5, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Downtown Iowa City (16 N Clinton Street)

Keithsburg

Right along the Mississippi River is Keithersburg, Ill. Every year they have a huge fireworks show for you to enjoy!

  • Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: The Landing (106 Main St)
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Matherville

The 56th annual Matherville Fireworks display is happening the day before Independence Day.

  • Date: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
  • Location: Matherville Lake

Monticello

Celebrate the 4th of July during Monticello's 4th of July Celebration at the Jones County Fairgrounds.

  • Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
  • 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: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
  • Location: Morning Sun, IA

Mt. Carroll

Mount Carroll’s 2024 Fourth of July celebration is scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024. The fireworks show will be held at MCMotoPark just north of Mount Carroll off Illinois 78.

  • Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
  • Location: MCMotoPark

Muscatine

The City of Muscatine has a lot going on to celebrate Independence Day including fireworks to end the festivities.

  • Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at dusk
  • Location: Muscatine Riverfront (Harbor Dr, Muscatine)
  • Fireworks shot over the Mississippi River
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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: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off at 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Penn Meadows Park (170, 310 N Dubuque St.)

Oregon/Mt. Morris

Join the towns of Oregon and Mt. Morris, Ill. for their annual 4th of July fireworks show.

Orion

On July 3rd of each year, Orion, Illinois celebrates Independence Day with a festival of events leading up to a lighted parade and fireworks display.  With around 1,800 residents and just seven miles from the Quad Cities, the Orion Fireworks Festival conducts a fabulous fireworks display with a hometown flair. See the schedule of events here.

  • Date: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
  • Time: Fireworks will go off after the Lighted Parade which begins at 8:45 p.m.
  • Location: Orion High School Athletics Field (1100 13th St.)
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Oxford

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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: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
  • 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 on the 4th of July weekend leading up to the fireworks on Saturday.

  • Date: Saturday, July 6th, 2024
  • 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!

-RED WHITE AND BOOM! 2024 HAS BEEN POSTPONED! 

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The biggest fireworks show in the Quad Cities is something we all look forward to every year! Red, White, & Boom! will take place on Wednesday, 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.

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: Friday, July 5th, 2024
  • 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.

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Sterling/Rock Falls

The Sterling-Rock Falls Jaycees fireworks display starts at dusk on Wednesday, July 3, with fireworks launching from Rock Falls’ Lawrence Park.

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 fireworks show.

  • Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
  • 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
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See what's happening before the fireworks go off in downtown West Burlington here.

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