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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. 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. Milwaukee – See All July 4th Cordless Power Tool Deals Milwaukee – Free M18 Tool or Battery with Starter Kit Purchase Ryobi – Save up to 55% on Select Tools Dewalt – Save up to $100 on Select Power Tools. Milwaukee – Free M12 Tool with 2pc M12 FUEL Combo Kit Purchase Milwaukee M12 Brushless 2pc Combo Kit – $149 , July 5th5 and under 6 - 8 years 9 - 11 years 12:00 pm Ice Cream 9:30 pm Fireworks FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Friday, July 4, 2025 Grant Park Area #5, 5A, & 6 There will be a Bounce House & Fun Kids Activities also available for the day e, ade and amble nly Parade Prize Money: 1st - $10.00 2nd - $9.00 3rd - $8.00 4th - $7.00 5th - $6.00 Race 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. 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. Pewaukee The parade begins at 3pm, with fun activities at Kiwanis Park from 4pm to dusk, followed by fireworks. Waukesha The Independence Day fireworks celebration is held at 6-9:30pm July 3 at Lowell Park. The “Through The Decades” parade begins at 11am July 4. 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. MILWAUKEE’S LAKEFRONT FIREWORKS show returns this year along with countless others throughout Milwaukee County. Celebrate Independence Day with your community and these local firework shows: July 3: Milwaukee’s Big Bang Fireworks: Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.; Fireworks start tentatively at 9:30pm. July 4: The July 4 actions come after last month’s nationwide “No Kings” protests, which drew tens of thousands of people in more than 50 cities across Wisconsin. The City of Milwaukee’s Fourth of July festivities will once again take place - on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events throughout the city, a tradition dating back to 1911. Milwaukee County Bayside. Bayside will have its parade at 9 a.m. on July 4. The parade will begin at Village Hall and parade participants will walk east on Ellsworth Lane, south on Rexleigh Drive 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! J uly 4–5, 2025 | 10 AM – 4 PM. 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. At 10:30 a.m., The Milwaukee Flyers, a DJ and bounce houses will be available, along with food and drinks for purchase. Fireworks are at 9:15 p.m. 7. City of South Milwaukee. JULY 4 AT 10 A.M. | GRANT PARK AREA #5, 5A AND 6. City of South Milwaukee is hosting its celebration in Grant Park. July 3. Campbellsport: Dusk Jefferson: 9:30 p.m., Jefferson County Fair Park Johnson Creek: Dusk, Centennial Park Kewaskum: Dusk, River Hill Park Menomonee Falls: 9 9:15 – 9:45pm City of Milwaukee Fireworks like us on facebook: HUMBOLDTPARK4THOFJULY Friday, July 4, 2025 Humboldt Park 3000 S. Howell Ave. (3000S – 800E) 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. $4 on the Fourth. MONDAY FROM 9:30 A.M. – 5 P.M. | MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO. Celebrate your Fourth of July at Milwaukee County Zoo where you will get plenty of bang for your buck. All visitors will be admitted for $4. Tickets can be bought online now. Other regular parking and attraction fees still apply. 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 (July
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