4th of July 2024: SE Wisconsin list of fireworks, parades and events 🧨🎇
iStock/kamisoka Celebrate Independence Day 2024 in southeast Wisconsin. CBS 58 has compiled a list of fireworks, parades, events and more for you to plan ahead.
BROOKFIELD
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 beginning at approximately 9:17 p.m.
Activities:
All Independence Day activities will be held Thursday, July 4
Parade steps off at 10 a.m. - Calhoun Road will close at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Bike decorating - July 3 at Brookfield Public Library Beginning at 11 a.m. in the library's east parking lot to decorate your bike for the parade on July 4.
Flag Raising Ceremony - The Flag Raising Ceremony will take place on the Civic Plaza immediately following the parade.
Family Fest -Family Fest is in full swing at Mitchell Park from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This annual pre-fireworks event features family-oriented activities and a variety of food, and entertainment. Come on out to the park earlier and find parking, have a picnic, enjoy the activities and entertainment, and stay for the fireworks extravaganza.
Learn more HERE
BROWN DEER
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4
Activities:
Live music, food trucks, fun at 4920 W. Green Brook Drive, Brown Deer, WI 53223
Learn more HERE
CEDARBURG
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 beginning at dusk (set off from Adlai Horn Park)
Activities:
Cedarburg's annual 4th of July Hometown Celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4. The patriotic celebration filled with Americana continues in 2024 through the Cedarburg Historic District.
The parade, noted for showcasing award-winning Division 1 drum and bugle corps and local, patriotic displays will start at 10 a.m. CBS 58's Mike Curkov will be in attendance! Following the parade will be an all-day picnic in Cedar Creek Park, that includes live music and fireworks. live music and beautiful fireworks.
Learn more HERE
CUDAHY
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 beginning at 9:15 p.m. in Sheridan Park, east of pond
Activities:
Library Square from 1-6 p.m., enjoy music, games, food, free ice cream and kids games.
Veterans reception will be held at 1 p.m. at the Cudahy Family Library in the Suzann E. Collins Gathering Place - 3500 Library Drive
Learn more HERE
DELAFIELD
Fireworks:
Saturday, July 6 - Nagawicka Lake fireworks in Delafield
Learn more HERE
FRANKLIN
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Activities:
Independence Day activities will be held on Thursday, July 4
Children's parade at 10:30 a.m./main parade at 11 a.m.
Dozens of activities including an ice cream social, airbrush face painting, balloon artistry, music, vendors, a carnival and more.
Drone light show will take place 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 5
Learn more HERE
GERMANTOWN
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at dusk in Firemen's Park
Activities:
Parade on Thursday, July 4 at 4 p.m. followed by celebration in Firemen's Park from 5-9 p.m.
Learn more HERE
GLENDALE
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at dusk
Activities:
Independence Day activities on Thursday, July 4 in Glendale include a parade at 10 a.m. featuring CBS 58's Scott Grodsky, food truck festival beginning at 4:30 p.m., bounce house, summer soak from the North Shore Fire Department, live music and more.
Learn more HERE
GREENDALE
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at dusk
Activities:
Village parade at 9:30 a.m.
Greendale Lions Family 4th Fest - Wednesday, July 3 - Saturday, July 6. Look for the festival by the gazebo on Broad Street.
Learn more HERE
HALES CORNERS
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. in Hales Corners Park
Activities:
Independence Day activities taking place on Thursday, July 4 include the Firecracker Four Run, a classic car show, children's parade, pet costume contest, baking contest, hot dog eating competition, bed races and a big parade beginning at 4 p.m.
Learn more HERE
KENOSHA
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Activities:
Independence Day activities on Thursday, July 4 include music and entertainment on multiple stages (also taking place July 5).
Learn more HERE
MILWAUKEE
Fireworks:
Milwaukee's lakefront fireworks canceled for 2024. Alternate fireworks in the city of Milwaukee are as follows:
- Alcott Park
- Wilson Park
- Mitchell Park
- Washington Park
- Noyes Park
- Lincoln Park
- Jackson Park
- Humboldt Park - CBS 58's Scott Grodsky will be in attendance!
- Gordon Park
- Lake Park
- King Park (No fireworks - celebration only)
NEW BERLIN
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 10 p.m. in Malone Park
Activities:
Independence Day activities on Thursday, July 4 include a parade at 1 p.m., mini parade at 9:30 a.m., pie contest at 6 p.m., food, entertainment and more.
Friday, July 5 a new drone show will take place in Malone Park at 9:30 p.m.
Learn more HERE
OAK CREEK
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at Lake Vista Park
Activities:
Parade on Thursday, July 4 will begin at 9 a.m. near Edgewood Elementary School. CBS 58's Kevin Holden will be in attendance! Free ice cream to follow.
PEWAUKEE
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at dusk over Pewaukee Lake
Activities:
Parade starts at 3 p.m. passing through the lakefront landing at Kiwanis Village Park, followed by a duck race, and waterski show.
Learn more HERE
PORT WASHINGTON
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at dusk in downtown Port Washington and Veterans Park
Activities:
Hometown 4th of July celebration will take place Thursday with a bike decorating contest, family picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., kids games and activities.
Learn more HERE
RACINE
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at dusk
Activities:
Parade steps off at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 4.
Learn more HERE
SHEBOYGAN
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. - lakefront near South Pier
Activities:
Sheboygan celebrates Independence Day at the annual "Freedom Fest." The event includes music, food trucks and fun.
Parade will begin at 9 a.m. -- North 8th Street and Center Avenue to Michigan Avenue to Broughton Drive.
Learn more HERE
SHOREWOOD
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 in Atwater Park
Activities:
Parade will begin at 3 p.m. down Oakland Ave.
Learn more HERE
SOUTH MILWAUKEE
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Activities:
Grant Park will host a kiddie parade, games, a bounce house, and more activities beginning at 10 a.m.
Learn more HERE
SUSSEX
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 9:20 p.m. Fireworks can be seen from the hill in front of the Lions Open Air Pavilion in Sussex Village Park
Activities:
Sussex Village Park will host kid activities, a kiddie parade, and serve ice cream.
Learn more HERE
UNION GROVE
Activities:
Thursday, July 4 a kiddie parade will take place at 9 a.m. followed by the main parade at 9:15 a.m.
Learn more HERE
WATERTOWN
Activities:
Parade on Thursday, July 4 beginning at 10 a.m. -- starting at 2nd and Main Streets
WAUKESHA
Fireworks:
Wednesday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m.
Activities:
Independence Day celebration in Lowell Park, 2202 Michigan Avenue, from 6-10 p.m. on July 3. The event includes the Neighborhood Beer Garden, food trucks and live music.
Learn more HERE
WAUWATOSA
Fireworks:
Wednesday, Aug. 7 in Hart Park -- Wauwatosa is moving its annual fireworks program to align with Tosa Night Out. This is only for 2024. CBS 58's Drew Burgoyne and Amanda Porterfield will be in attendance!
Activities:
Thursday, July 4, parade along North Avenue -- starting from Hoyt Pool -- will begin at 9 a.m.
WEST ALLIS
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. at the West Allis Athletic Complex at Nathan Hale High School -- 11601 W. Lincoln Avenue
Activities:
Independence Day activities on Thursday, July 4 include food trucks and live music.
Learn more HERE
WEST BEND
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 9 p.m. in Riverside Park
Activities:
Independence Day parade on Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Kiwanis Duck Derby at 11 a.m. in Regner Park.
Learn more HERE
WHITEFISH BAY
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. near Klode Park
Activities:
Parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Silver Spring Drive, continuing north on Lake Drive to Klode Park. CBS 58's Justin Thompson-Gee will be in attendance!
Food, beverages, live music, kids games and more.
Learn more HERE