The skies will light up around the Springfield area beginning this weekend.

Fireworks shows celebrating the Fourth of July are on tap for Springfield, Jacksonville, Chatham and Sherman.

There are also parades in the Village of Jerome and Jacksonville.

More: Fireworks in the Midwest: Here are 7 shows worth driving to from Springfield

Here's what to know:

Lucky Horseshoes baseball

What: The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes have several after-game fireworks promotions this season. The team plays in the Prospect League

Where: Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. East

When: July 3, vs. Normal CornBelters, 6:30 p.m.; July 4, vs. Normal CornBelters, 6:30 p.m. Also July 13 and July 20.

More: shoesbaseball.com

Pana Tri-County Fairgrounds

What: Fireworks show and Family Night

Where: Pana Tr-County Fairgrounds, 605 N. East 2500 Road

When: Activities, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., fireworks, 9:15 p.m., July 3

Chatham Jaycees Freedom Fest

What: Food and drinks, plus music from Tulo+Eads are on tap before the fireworks.

Where: Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St.

When: 5 to 9:30 p.m., July 4. Fireworks at dusk.

More: Visit the Chatham Jaycees Facebook page

Knight's Action Park

What: Springfield band UNCHAiNED gets things started at Trade Winds Pub and Eatery before the fireworks show.

Where: Knight's Action Park, 1700 Recreation Drive

When: UNCHAiNED at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., July 4

More: knightsactionpark.com

Lake Taylorville

What: The Taylorville Municipal Band will perform patriotic and Americana music before the fireworks.

Where: Lake Taylorville Marina, 101 Sweeney Dr., Taylorville

When: Concert at 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk, July 4 (rain date is July 5)

More: 4th of July Facebook page

Rock the Dock

What: There is live music by Deja Voodoo and Joel Honey as well as food and beverage at one of the biggest fireworks displays in central Illinois.

Where: Lake Springfield Marina,17 Waters Edge Blvd.

When: 6 to 11 p.m., July 5. Fireworks at dusk.

More: 217-483-3625

Sherman Fireworks Spectacular

What: Coolers and tailgating are encouraged at the park. Vendors on-site.

Where: Sherman Village Park, 1200 Rail Fence Road

When: 9 p.m., July 4

More: shermanil.org

Nichols Park, Jacksonville

Where: Nichols Park, 310 E. State St., Jacksonville

When: Fireworks at dusk, July 5

More: jacksonvilleil.org

Parades

Jacksonville

When: 10 a.m., July 4

Route: The parade will start on Grand Avenue (Morgan County Fairground gate), heading east on West State Street to Central Park, turning right and proceeding counterclockwise around Central Park Plaza, then turning right onto North Main Street.

More: Visit Rotary Club of Jacksonville Facebook page.

Village of Jerome

What: Bob Richardson, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, will lead the parade. After the parade, there will be hot dogs, chips and drinks for all the participants and parade-goers.

When: 9 a.m., July 4

Route: The parade will start at the Municipal Building, 2901 Leonard St., with music from Debbie Ross, and proceed north on Leonard, turning right on Glenn Avenue, turning right on Fillmore Avenue and turning right on Jerome.

More: villageofjerome.com or 217-546-2203 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Other Fourth of July events

Independence Day Celebration

What: Period demonstrations and the reading of the Declaration of Independence each day.

Where: Lincoln's New Salem, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 3 and 4

More: lincolnsnewsalem.com

Clara Irwin's Strawberry Party

What: Desserts and drinks, period games and tours of the 1837 home. Music by Peaches and Bacon from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and a shared reading of the Declaration of Independence at 4:15 p.m.

Where: Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St.

When: July 4, 3 to 6 p.m.

More: ileshouse.org

Memorial Wall dedication

What: Dediction of the sixth wall of the Lake Taylorville Veterans Point Memorial and salute to Vietnam War veterans

Where: Lake Taylorville Veterans Point Memorial

When: 1 p.m., July 4

More: Visit Facebook page

Contact Steven Spearie: 217-622-1788; [email protected]; X, twitter.com/@StevenSpearie.

This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Fourth of July: Fireworks shows, parades and more around Springfield