Multiple U.S. Cities Cancel Fireworks Shows Due to Safety, Technical Issues

Several major fireworks displays across the U.S. have been canceled or postponed for the Fourth of July holiday. Chicago's iconic Navy Pier will not host fireworks on July 4, as the date falls on a Friday, which is not one of the pier's designated fireworks days; however, the pier will remain open with live music and events, and fireworks will be held on July 5. In Illinois, the suburb of Itasca canceled its usually large fireworks show due to increased crowd challenges, construction, and a significant budget increase. In California, Lodi Lake’s fireworks show was canceled following a warehouse fire in Esparto where their fireworks were stored, with no alternate show planned. Similarly, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the "Fireworks Over The Dome" event was canceled twice due to technical issues during setup by the fireworks provider, with officials exploring options to reschedule. These cancellations highlight various logistical and safety challenges affecting traditional Fourth of July celebrations in 2025.