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Parks Fireworks (July 4, ~9:15 PM): Alcott, Gordon, Humboldt, Jackson, Lake, Lincoln, Mitchell, Noyes, Washington, Wilson. Find Milwaukee area July 4th firework shows below: Lakefront Milwaukee will host nearly a dozen Independence Day celebrations throughout the city. Enjoy parades, firework displays, hot dogs, games and more all day on Friday, July 4. When: Friday, July 4, with fireworks beginning at TBA. Location: Various parks throughout Milwaukee. Though Milwaukee is hosting a drone show on July 3, there will be no shortage of booming fireworks to light up the sky on Independence Day. Here are some destinations both in and around Milwaukee to catch parades, fireworks and more on America’s 249th birthday. 1. Alcott Park JULY 4 | 3791 S. 97TH ST. 4. $4 on the 4th . THURSDAY FROM 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. | MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO. Head over to the Milwaukee County Zoo on the Fourth of July for a $4 admissions deal from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular attraction and parking rates still apply. 5. Summerfest. THURSDAY TO SATURDAY | SUMMERFEST GROUNDS. This weekend concludes the final weekend of Summerfest Wausau. Fireworks will kick off at 9:15 p.m. on July 4 at the Downtown Wausau Airport. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the venue will have trash cans and bathrooms on-site. The Fourth of July is right around the corner – and to make sure your Independence Day is the best day, here's a guide to parades and firework shows around Milwaukee and beyond. The City of Milwaukee's Fourth of July Festivities - Friday, July 4th 2025 . Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events throughout the city, a tradition dating back to 1911. In 2025, Milwaukee will once again celebrate this great American holiday with parades, picnics, games, talent contests, fireworks and more! Everyone is invited to come to the Parade Extravaganza along the Milwaukee River Parkway at 10 a.m., and to return to Kletzsch Park at 4:30 p.m. for the Food Truck Festival, bouncy houses, dunk tank, face painting, henna tattoos, and the famed Summer Soak. On tap for July 4-6 in Milwaukee: Fourth of July celebrations, Old World Wisconsin's Independence Day doings, and Bristol Renaissance Faire's return. There are plenty of celebrations and places to watch fireworks or drone shows in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities for Independence Day 2025. Some of these events, listed below by The booms of Milwaukee's July 3rd fireworks show and echo of the past replaced this year with *** new kind of show. Milwaukee will hold drone show instead of fireworks on July 3) July 4 Since 1911, when the city hosted July 4th festivities for the first time, Milwaukee has been offering fireworks displays and an array of fun events around the city, such as 5K runs, parades, picnics, games, barbecues, and music concerts in the Greater Milwaukee area to celebrate all the best things about America. More: July 4 events in the Milwaukee area in 2025: Fireworks, parade times, things to do. Will there be overnight parking or camping? No overnight parking or camping is allowed on July 2 or 3. Milwaukee (Bay View): Supporters can join State Rep. Ryan Clancy, D-Milwaukee, as he marches in the Bay View Fourth of July parade. Meet 8:30 a.m. at 2301 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Photo courtesy of Milwaukee County Parks 3. Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks. FRIDAY | MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS. No plans for the Fourth yet? Head over to your local, favorite Milwaukee County park to celebrate with “oohs” and “aahs,” as fireworks light the sky. Plus, you can enjoy parades and daytime activities at select parks. JULY 4 AT 9:15 A.M. | 3751 S. 97TH ST. Alcott Park is hosting an event filled day, with its parade running from 9:45-10:30 a.m., followed by kid-friendly activities, like crafts and games, into the afternoon. Prior to the fireworks display, Alcott Park will host a 50/50 raffle event to kick it off Looking for fireworks, parades, and family fun this Fourth of July? We’ve rounded up the best Independence Day celebrations in Milwaukee and surrounding suburbs. From bike parades to drone shows and fireworks galore, here’s where to celebrate near you! This year’s Fourth of July theme is “Joining Hands in Unity.” Community celebrations will take place on Friday, July 4. “Independence Day in Milwaukee is a great combination of celebration and tradition. Neighborhoods bring unique charm to their events while joining in the citywide patriotic themes,” Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. Below is a detailed list of the 2025 Milwaukee area fireworks shows, including festivals and the 4th of July. So grab a blanket, pack your picnic basket, and attend as many fireworks displays as you can!
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