7/12: Independence Day Fireworks, Drone Show & Festivities

July 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fireworks, Drone Show & Festivities

Name: 7/12: Independence Day Fireworks, Drone Show & Festivities
Start: 2026-07-12T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-12T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Graf Park

Sunday, July 12 | Graf Park

Festivities start at 6P | Fireworks & Drone Show start at 9:15P

We’re excited to celebrate together on Sunday, July 12. The festivities return to Graf Park beginning at 6P with the Fireworks and Drone Show scheduled for 9:15P. We look forward to welcoming the community for another evening of family fun.

View Larger Map

Gather your crew, show your pride, and come enjoy a family-friendly evening full of laughter, lights, and local flavor! Join us for kids games, music, giveaways, and more.

Updated Parking & Event Access Information

Please note that this year’s event will look a little different due to ongoing construction at Monroe Middle School located on Manchester Road. To help everyone arrive safely and enjoy the evening, there will be updated parking areas, traffic patterns and pedestrian walking routes.

The detailed event map includes:

Designated parking locations
Updated vehicle traffic patterns
Accessible parking information
Pedestrian walking routes and entry points

Event Updates

For event updates visit our Weather & Status Updates page and Facebook page.

Food Vendors*

Kori’s Koop
Mama Coco
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Serna’s Grill Monster Gyros
Barrio Smashburger
Dippin Dots
Snowie Shaved Ice
Hello Boba
302 Wheaton

*Food vendors are subject to change

Park Policies

The use of sparklers, smoke bombs or any other type of fireworks is prohibited. Individuals will be held responsible for any damage caused.

NO PETS allowed in the park. Service animals are permitted.

Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

No firearms are permitted to be taken into Wheaton Park District buildings or onto Wheaton Park District grounds. The Wheaton Park District is a government agency and pursuant to Illinois’ Concealed Carry Law restrictions.

No weapons (including pocket knives) of any kind are allowed on the property.

All tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars and vaping are not allowed. Smoking of any kind is prohibited in Graf Park, including marijuana.

Contact Us

Please email [email protected] for more information or questions about the festivities.

Event Navigation

COMMUNITY EVENT PARTNER:
First Trust logo

PHOTO RELEASE: The Wheaton Park District, its partners, approved volunteers and vendors may take photographs or videos of participants for promoting our programs, services, events, activities, and facilities in our brochures, website or agency social media, etc. By participating in or attending any Wheaton Park District activities the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) agrees to the use and distribution of his or her image (or images of a minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such activities for any purpose without inspection, compensation, or any other consideration now and in the future.