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Julio Abrego lights a firework with his son, Brian Abrego, 5, on July 4, 2024, in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Julio Abrego lights a firework with his son, Brian Abrego, 5, on July 4, 2024, in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
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Photos from Fourth of July weekend celebrations in Chicago.

Fireworks are launched on West 59th Street in the Englewood neighborhood on July 4, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Fireworks are launched on West 59th Street in the Englewood neighborhood on July 4, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Parker Lufkin, 8, left, and Ailene Rufino, 11, right, launch fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday on Thursday night in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Parker Lufkin, 8, left, and Ailene Rufino, 11, right, launch fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday on Thursday night in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
A pile of used fireworks remains on the sidewalk as residents launch fireworks on West 59th Street in Englewood on July 4, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A pile of used fireworks remains on the sidewalk as residents launch fireworks on West 59th Street in Englewood on July 4, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Residents launch fireworks near the sidewalk and road on West 59th Street in Englewood on July 4, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Residents launch fireworks near the sidewalk and road on West 59th Street in Englewood on July 4, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Young boys light fireworks during on July 4, 2024, in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Young boys light fireworks during on July 4, 2024, in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Residents launch fireworks near the sidewalk and road on West 59th Street in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood on July 4, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Residents launch fireworks near the sidewalk and road on West 59th Street in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood on July 4, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
A young girl launches a firework during on July 4, 2024, in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
A young girl launches a firework during on July 4, 2024, in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
A young boy plays near an exploding firework during the on July 4, 2024, in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
A young boy plays near an exploding firework during the on July 4, 2024, in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Men light fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Men light fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Used firework holders sit during the Fourth of July holiday on in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Used firework holders sit during the Fourth of July holiday on in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Vincent Fraga holds a sparkler with his daughter, Lucia Fraga, 2, during the Fourth of July holiday in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Vincent Fraga holds a sparkler with his daughter, Lucia Fraga, 2, during the Fourth of July holiday in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
A young boy lights a firework near spent fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
A young boy lights a firework near spent fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Jaime Oblea sweeps up the remains of fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Jaime Oblea sweeps up the remains of fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday in Pilsen. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Rocco Iasalvatore takes a card from Rob the Magician during a “Winnemac Fourth for All” celebration on July 4, 2024, at Winnemac Park in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Sasha Dragoshanskiy, center, and Andrew Teska, right, practice aikido during a “Winnemac Fourth for All” celebration on July 4, 2024, at Winnemac Park in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Alfred Quintero prepares a variety of meats for a barbecue with family and friends at Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Alfred Quintero prepares a variety of meats for a barbecue with family and friends at Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Flames rise from a grill as people picnic near Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Flames rise from a grill as people picnic near Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Ryan Rivera, 5, works his way onto a hammock while picnicking with his family near Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Ryan Rivera, 5, works his way onto a hammock while picnicking with his family near Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A foursome of U.S. Army helicopters flies above Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A foursome of U.S. Army helicopters flies above Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Young men share bowls of ceviche while sitting on hammocks near Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Young men share bowls of ceviche while sitting on hammocks near Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A man and child dig sand at Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A man and child dig sand at Montrose Beach, July 4, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
People celebrate at the Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks show on July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
People celebrate at the Chicago’s Navy Pier fireworks show on July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A family departs the Navy Pier fireworks show, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A family departs the Navy Pier fireworks show, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
People celebrate ahead of Independence Day by watching fireworks at Chicago's Navy Pier on July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
People celebrate ahead of Independence Day by watching fireworks at Chicago’s Navy Pier on July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Patriotic people hang out after the Navy Pier fireworks display, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Patriotic people hang out after the Navy Pier fireworks display, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
People watch holiday fireworks at Chicago's Navy Pier, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
People watch holiday fireworks at Chicago’s Navy Pier, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A child runs near bunting as crowds leave Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks display, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A child runs near bunting as crowds leave Chicago’s Navy Pier fireworks display, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
People take in the Navy Pier fireworks on July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
People take in the Navy Pier fireworks on July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago police officers move crowds away from Chicago's Navy Pier following the fireworks show, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago police officers move crowds away from Chicago’s Navy Pier following the fireworks show, July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

 

 

 

 

 

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