Looking for July 4th fireworks? Here's a day-by-day list of Springfield-area displays

Steven Spearie, State Journal-Register
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Fireworks explode over Pleasant Plains High School as people take in the show from the roof of their car, Friday, July 3, 2020, in Pleasant Plains, Ill. [Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register]
Fireworks explode over Pleasant Plains High School as people take in the show from the roof of their car, Friday, July 3, 2020, in Pleasant Plains, Ill. [Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register]

Here is a list of fireworks shows in Springfield and the surrounding area on the Fourth of July weekend:

Thursday

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series concert with Charanga Tropical and Tino Knight. Concert begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks following. Y Block, Fifth and Jackson streets. Free.

Friday

Rock the Dock. Food and drink with music by Gracia Harrison and Off the Wall. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 17 Waters Edge Blvd. $10.

Saturday

Mount Pulaski. Town wide garage sales starting Friday. Fireworks at dusk Saturday, Fraiser Park.

Atlanta. Car cruise from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday on Arch Street. Fireworks at dusk Saturday, Atlanta Ball Diamond.

Pleasant Plains Community Club Freedom Celebration. Food, carnival games, bounce house, face painting and more. Fireworks at dusk. Pleasant Plains High School, 500 N. Cartwright St.

Sunday

Springfield Jaycees Capital Celebration. Two-day celebration (Saturday-Sunday) with a parade (6 p.m. Saturday), a patriotic dog pageant (7 p.m. Saturday) Astrofix (3:30 p.m. Sunday) and The Shenanigans (6:15 p.m. Sunday). Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Mansion Block North, Fifth and Jackson streets. Free.

Sherman Village Park Amphitheatre. 1200 Rail Fence Drive. Fireworks at dusk. Free.

Sunday-Monday

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. Sunday vs. Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp and Monday vs. O'Fallon Hoots. Game time both nights is 6:30 p.m. with fireworks following. Robin Roberts Stadium.

Monday

Knight's Action Park 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Food, drink, volleyball, horseshoes and cornhole. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., 1700 Recreation Drive.

Fireworks safety

Shooting off your own fireworks? Handle with care, say local health experts.

“The majority of injuries from fireworks occur to the hands or fingers, legs, face and eyes,” said Hillary Wernsing, clinical director of emergency department nursing at HSHS St. John's Hospital. “We recommend fireworks be left to experts specially trained and certified so you can have a safe and enjoyable holiday.”

On average, 180 people go to the emergency room daily with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July holiday, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Fireworks and pets

Pets are more sensitive to loud noises, flashing lights and strong smells, according to the Humane Society.

It recommends leaving pets indoors, preferably with a radio or TV turned on to soften jarring noises.

Veterinarians also can help with medications and techniques that might help alleviate pets' fear and anxiety.

Contact Steven Spearie: 217-622-1788, sspearie@sj-r.com, twitter.com/@StevenSpearie.

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