For decades, Chicago had a fireworks extravaganza on July 3rd, at Grant Park: more than a million people came to the lakefront -- with blankets and picnics -- to watch the sky light up. Now, the place to be is Navy Pier on July 4th. Tourist hot spot Navy Pier has fireworks throughout the summer and offers a special display for Independence Day -- see more about July 4th in Chicago.
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July 4th Fireworks - Chicago
Fireworks over Chicago Skyline; photo credit Thinkstock/Getty Images.
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