Naperville 4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations

Naperville 4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations

In Naperville when we think 4th of July we think Ribfest - Ribfest is how Naperville celebrates 4th of July, which has become a yearly tradition. Ribfest runs from July 1st - July 4th and offers a 4 day funfest for all. The combination of food, drink and music is what attracts thousands of visitors to this amazing celebration.

Ribs are a great way to enjoy 4th of July, and for the rib lovers in all of us, Ribfest offers samplings from some of the top rib vendors in the country. A few of the vendors include; Pigfoot, Aussom Aussie BBQ, Howling Coyote Southwest BBQ, Alabama's Finest Camp 31 BBQ, Armadillo Rib & Que Co., Smokin' Joe's Hog Wild BBQ, Mojo's Ribshack, Uncle Bub's BBQ, Texas Outlaws, Rasta Joe's BBQ. But ribs are not the only food that you can enjoy on this 4th of July celebration, you can also choose from ice cream, funnel cakes, corn, cotton candy, and much more. I'm sure you get the idea that no one goes away hungry from Ribfest. If you get thirsty while sampling all the delectable foods, well that's covered too.

The kids will enjoy the family area at Rifest that includes activities such as; carnival, inflatables, magic show, wall climbing, cirus aerial show, petting zoo, and much more.

I consider myself lucky that I live fairly close to the location where all the 4th of July celebration takes place. I can hear the live music from my back yard, and when it comes to music entertainment - Ribfest does not lack. Music entertainment is on two stages with bands that include; Tonic, Sister Hazel, Giving Tree Band, John Kay and Steppenwolf, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Sammy Hagar, The Charlie Daniels Band, Bucko5, JoBu, and many more! For an all weekend long 4th of July music entertainment!

Now we can't forget about the fireworks, which is something that 4th of July cannot be without. My favorite part is the grand finally - watching the bursts of the many fireworks lighting up the sky is what I look forward to. The fireworks start at 9:30pm on the 4th, and have always been spectacular.

The Naperville 4th of July Ribfest event runs July 1st - July 4th, from 12pm - 10pm. Located at Naperville's Knoch Park. If you have never been, you definitely need to come and see what this 4th of July funfest celebration is all about.