City Of Macomb & WIU Announce 2025 Independence Day Celebration
MACOMB- The City of Macomb and Western Illinois University welcome the community to the annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025.
The fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University campus. Q-Lot is located on University Drive on the east side of Western Hall. Gates will open at 8:00 PM and the fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:00 PM.
“We are grateful for the continued partnership we have with Western Illinois University and appreciate the use of their facilities in making this Independence Day Celebration a safe and successful community event,” said Mayor Inman.
In the event of rain, the fireworks display will take place on Saturday, July 5 at the same time and location. More information can be found on the City of Macomb’s community event calendar: https://community.cityofmacomb.com/macombil
Other area events
THURSDAY, JULY 3 City of Bushnell Fireworks show will be held Thursday, July 3 at dusk at the B-PC High School.
SATURDAY, JULY 5TH Big Band Boom on Saturday, July 5 at Timberview Campground! We have live music all day, starting with Donovan Gustofson from 11am-2pm, The Cal Stage Band will be playing all of your favorite country and rock hits from 3-6pm and The Schmidt Brothers will end the night from 7-10pm.
Fireworks start at 10pm!
Macomb
FRIDAY, JULY 4 Glenwood July 4 Pool Party from 11am-6pm. Come and celebrate Independence Day with games, floats, music, and fun in the sun!
The City of Macomb and Western Illinois University welcome the community to the annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025. The fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University campus. Q-Lot is located on University Drive on the east side of Western Hall. Gates will open at 8:00 PM and the fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:00 PM. In the event of rain, the fireworks display will take place on Saturday, July 5 at the same time and location. More information can be found on the City of Macomb’s community event calendar: https://community. cityofmacomb.com/macombil
Raritan
THURSDAY, JULY 3 Raritan fireworks are scheduled for July 3rd four miles south of Raritan at the Moore Farms. Concessions will be available! Fireworks around 9:30. Hope to see you all there for this tradition.
Rushville
FRIDAY, JULY 4 Rushville Fire Works will be held on Friday, July 4 at the Schuyler County Fairgrounds.
