Sat Jul 05 01:50:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The article provides a list of fireworks displays planned for the 2025 Independence Day celebrations in McHenry County, Illinois. Locations include Huntley, Spring Grove, Woodstock, Wonder Lake, Crystal Lake, Sleepy Hollow, Fox River Grove, Johnsburg, Marengo, and McHenry, with details on times, locations, admission fees, and associated events. The article also references a previous fireworks display held at Crystal Lake’s Main Beach on July 2, 2023.

**News Article:**

**McHenry County Gears Up for Dazzling 4th of July Fireworks Displays in 2025**

**McHenry County, IL –** Residents of McHenry County can look forward to a spectacular array of fireworks displays celebrating Independence Day in 2025. Following the tradition of stunning shows like the one held at Crystal Lake’s Main Beach on July 2, 2023, several communities are planning dazzling pyrotechnic extravaganzas.

Here’s a rundown of the scheduled fireworks displays:

* **Huntley:** Deicke Park, Friday around 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 5). Celebrations will follow the first 4th of July parade starting at 4 p.m.
* **Spring Grove:** Thelen Park, Friday at dusk, capping off their Fourth of July celebration.
* **Woodstock:** Emricson Park, Friday at dusk, with events starting at 7 p.m. $10 parking fee.
* **Wonder Lake:** 4019 E. Lake Shore Drive, Saturday at dusk, during their Independence Day Celebration.
* **Crystal Lake:** Over the lake, Sunday at dusk. $5 wristbands required for Main Beach admission after 2:30 p.m. Pre-fireworks concert at 7 p.m.
* **Sleepy Hollow:** Sabatino Park, July 6 around 9:30 p.m. Donations requested.
* **Fox River Grove:** Picnic Grove Park, July 12 at dusk. Park opens at 6 p.m.
* **Johnsburg:** Over Pistakee Bay, July 12 after dark, with food vendors and bands.
* **Marengo:** Indian Oaks Park, July 12 at 10 p.m., concluding the Day in the Park festival.
* **McHenry:** Petersen Park, July 13 at 9:30 p.m., during Fiesta Days.

Each community offers unique experiences alongside the fireworks, including parades, concerts, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Check respective towns’ event pages for complete details.

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