The city will soon explode in celebration of Independence Day as Milwaukee fireworks light up the night sky. Here’s a list of places in the area you can attend Fourth of July firework displays and information about local festivities and events.
Cedarburg Fourth of July Parade and Hometown Celebration
Where: Cedar Creek Park
When: July 4 at dusk
Cedarburg will kick off Independence Day with a 10 a.m. parade on Washington Avenue followed by an all-day picnic in Cedar Creek Park with a performance by the Madison Scouts. Click here for more information.
Franklin Civic Celebration
Where: Lions Legend Park
When: July 4 and July 6 at 9:30 p.m.
Franklin will celebrate Independence Day from July 3 through July 6 with carnival rides, live music, parades, helicopter rides and more. For more information about the four days of entertainment, click here.
Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
Where: Menomonee Falls High School
When: July 3 at dusk
The parade will begin on July 3 at 7 p.m. on Appleton Avenue and Elm Lane and will continue to Woosencraft Drive, ending on Titan Drive. For more information on the parade and the fireworks, click here.
Milwaukee lakefront
Where: Veterans Park
When: July 3 at 9:30 p.m.
Prior to the fireworks, the Gift of Wings kite shop will host a kite festival in Veterans Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees can either bring their own kite or purchase one there. Beginning at dusk, a 45-minute fireworks display sponsored by American Family Insurance, T&M Partners, Milwaukee Brewers, Christian Yelich and Milwaukee County Parks will kick off. For more information about the lakefront fireworks and the kite festival, click here.
Not into the big crowds? Parks across the city will be hosting their own festivities and fireworks displays. Visit the City of Milwaukee website for more information.
New Berlin Fourth of July Festival
Where: Malone Park
When: July 4 at 10 p.m.
A carnival will be set up with rides like The Gee Wizz, The Zipper, Tilt-A-Whirl and more, along with games and food starting July 2. On July 4, a children’s parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. The main parade will start at 1 p.m. See more information here.
Oak Creek Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Lake Vista Park
When: July 4 at dusk
A 9 a.m. parade will begin near Edgewood Elementary School and end at American Legion Post 434. Food, music, face painting and more will keep the celebration going, including The Mayor’s Bike, Wagon and Stroller Decorating Contest, hosted by Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz. Event information can be found here.
Shorewood Independence Day Celebration
Where: Atwater Park
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
A parade will begin at 3 p.m. on Oakland Avenue, followed by a Shorewood Concert Band performance at Atwater Park. At 7:30 p.m., Noyz Boys and Girlz will perform before the fireworks. The fireworks are scheduled to last for 30 minutes. See more information here.
Wauwatosa
Where: Hart Park
When: July 4 at 9:15 p.m.
Wauwatosa will start its Fourth of July festivities with a parade on North Avenue at 9 a.m. Inflatable rides, music and food will be available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with fireworks to follow. Visit their webpage for more information.
West Allis Grandstand Show and Fireworks
Where: State Fair Park Grandstands
When: July 4 at 9:20 p.m.
Country band Gabriel’s Crossing will perform at 8:30 p.m. at the Grandstands and the fireworks will be displayed after. For more information, click here.
Whitefish Bay
Where: Klode Park
When: July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
The 43rd annual Whitefish Bay Fourth of July Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Kent Avenue and Silver Spring Drive and will head to Lake Drive and end at Klode Park. In the park, there will be a flag raising at 1 p.m. and food, games and music until the fireworks. Click here for more information.