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In 2025, Milwaukee will once again celebrate this great American holiday with parades, picnics, games, talent contests, fireworks and more! The Milwaukee Fourth of July Commission has selected the 2025 Theme: PLEASE CELEBRATE SAFELY - REMEMBER THAT FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE. Old World Wisconsin is hosting a weekend full of Fourth of July festivities, including historic games, live performances, butter-churning, a children’s parade and more. Independence Day / "Fourth of July" Celebrations & Fireworks From parades and flag-raising ceremonies to bike-decorating and patriotic pet-costume contests, local municipalities are planning family-friendly activities at various sites during the day, and many plan fireworks in the evening. 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! Even though Milwaukee’s July 3rd fireworks are canceled this year, there are still plenty of ways to catch a display this Independence Day. There are many celebrations, festivities, parades, fireworks displays and drone shows going on in the greater Milwaukee area for the 4th of July. Here are 14 spots to catch some of the nearby Fourth of July festivities. 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. Find out where and when to enjoy the best parades and firework shows in Milwaukee and beyond on Independence Day. From Alcott Park to Waukesha, this guide covers various locations, times and activities for a fun-filled Fourth of July. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Friday, July 4, 2025 Grant Park Area #5, 5A, & 6 10:00 am 10:10 am After Kiddie Parade Call To Colors Celebrating the Fourth of July in Milwaukee's North Shore offers a variety of family-friendly events, including parades, live music, and spectacular fireworks displays. Here's a guide to the festivities in several North Shore communities: When is the Shorewood 4th of July Parade? Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Milwaukee. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Milwaukee. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Milwaukee. Want to do something at night in Milwaukee for July 4th 2024? Check out the Milwaukee Nightlife Guide or the Milwaukee Restaurants Guide. Independence Day, commonly referred to as Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. MILWAUKEE — The City of Milwaukee’s Independence Day festivities are scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2025. Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events throughout the city, a tradition dating back to 1911. Are protests planned for Fourth of July in Wisconsin? Fourth of July actions are planned in a handful of cities across Wisconsin, including Milwaukee and Madison. From neighborhood parks to the outlying suburbs, we know the best places to ooh and aah in Milwaukee for the Fourth of July. With Independence Day falling on a Friday this year, celebrations begin as early as Wednesday, July 2. Use this page to find where events and fireworks happen all weekend. Summerfest, the Lakefront Fireworks and more will keep you busy this long weekend. This year’s Fourth of July theme is “Joining Hands in Unity.” Community celebrations will take place on Friday, July 4. Boasting the biggest fireworks display north of Milwaukee, Fire Over the Fox is a day-long festival packed with a lineup of national acts, ceremonies and salutes, food and carnival rides. Milwaukee County's first-ever drone show Fourth of July celebration is just days away. Officials announced in June that the county, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Parks Foundation, would swap
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