4th of July 2025: SE Wisconsin list of parades, activities, fireworks and more! 🧨🎆

CBS 58 has compiled a list of parades, activities, fireworks and more so you can plan ahead your Independence Day 2025 celebration!
BROOKFIELD
PARADE: Friday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: Flag raising ceremony, ice cream social – immediately following the parade in Civic Plaza.
FIREWORKS: 9:15 a.m.
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BROWN DEER
ACTIVITIES: Friday, July 4, starting at 4:00 p.m. is the corn roast followed by other activities until the fireworks.
FIREWORKS: 9:00 p.m.
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CEDARBURG
PARADE: Friday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: Parade followed by a daylong picnic in Cedar Creek Park, special performances by Madison scouts, live music and a patriotic concert by Cedarburg Civic Band at 8:00 p.m.
FIREWORKS: 9:30 p.m. at Adlai Horn Park.
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COLUMBUS
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at noon
ACTIVITES: Following the parade is the carnival and Entertainment Garden, plus a lot more!
FIREWORKS: At dusk at Fireman's Park.
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CUDAHY
PARADE: Friday, July 4 at noon
ACTIVITES: Food, drink and music after the parade at Library Square Park.
FIREWORKS: 9:15 p.m. at Sheridan Park east of the pond
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DELAFIELD
PARADE: Friday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: Honor guard ceremony, bicycle judging, complimentary hotdogs, root beer and ice cream (while supplies last) after the parade.
FIREWORKS: July 5 at 9:00 p.m. over Lake Nagawicka.
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EAST TROY
PARADE: Sunday, July 6 at noon
ACTIVITIES: Thursday, July 3 – Sunday July 6 at Rossmiller Sports Complex and Skate Park. Includes carnival rides, games, fair food and live entertainment!
FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 5, at dark.
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FRANKLIN
PARADE: Friday, July 4, 11:00 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: Ice cream, face painting and ballon art after the parade at City Hall’s north lawn.
FIREWORKS: 9:30 p.m.
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GERMANTOWN
PARADE: Friday, July 4 at 9:00 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: There will be live music, food vendors and loads of fun after the parade.
FIREWORKS: At dusk at Fireman’s Park
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GLENDALE
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 11:00 a.m. along Milwaukee River Parkway.
ACTIVITIES: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. is the Extravaganza at Kletzsch Park! Featuring food trucks, summer soak, live music, kids' activities!
FIREWORKS: At dusk at Kletzsch Park.
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GREENDALE
PARADE: Friday, July 4 at 9:30 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: Wednesday, July 2 – Saturday, July 5 the Greendale Lion’s club will have a variety of rock bands for the festivities!
FIREWORKS: at dusk at Brinkham Field
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GREENFIELD
PARADE: Friday, July 4 at 12:15 p.m.
ACTIVITIES: 11 – 11 p.m. will be the festival!
FIREWORKS: Around 9:45 p.m.
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HALES CORNERS
PARADE: Friday, July 4, 4:00 p.m.
ACTIVITES: Following the Children's Parade is an entire day filled with activities such as children’s games, baking contest, hot dog eating competition, bed races and more!
FIREWORKS: 9:30 p.m. at Hales Corners Park.
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KENOSHA
PARADE: Sunday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. is the Civic Veterans Parade.
ACTIVITIES: Thursday, July 3 – Saturday, July 5 is the Rainbow Valley Rides Carnival! Located near 3rd Ave. And 58th St. at the Southport Marina parking lot.
FIREWORKS: Friday, July 4 – Saturday, July 5.
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KEWASKUM
ACTIVITIES: Thursday, July 3 at 5:00 p.m. The Kewaskum Fire Department is having food, drinks and music at River Hill Park.
FIREWORKS: At dusk at River Hill Park.
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MEQUON
PARADE: Saturday, June 28 at 10:30
ACTIVITIES: Following the parade, you can get free ice cream in the park along with a list of events from the Milwaukee Flyers to the Badgerland Water Ski Show.
FIREWORKS: At dusk at Thiensville Village Park.
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MILWAUKEE
LAKEFRONT DRONE SHOW: Thursday, July 3, the sky will light up with a 45-minute drone show performance. The public can view it at McKinley Beach and Mckinley Park around 9:15 p.m.
PARADES, ACTIVITIES AND FIREWORKS: All around the city there will be a number of Fourth of July celebrations at the Milwaukee County Parks on Friday, July 4.
- Alcott Park
- Enderis Playfield (no fireworks)
- Gordon Park
- Humboldt Park
- Jackson Park (only fireworks)
- King Center (only daytime activities)
- Lake Park
- Lincoln Park (only fireworks)
- Mitchell Park (no fireworks)
- Washington Park (only fireworks)
- Wilson Park
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NEW BERLIN
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 1:00 p.m.
ACTIVITIES: Following the parade is a variety of activities from the Carnival to the talent showcase.
FIREWORKS: At 10:00 p.m. in Malone Park.
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OAK CREEK
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 9:00 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: After the parade there will be ice cream with plenty of family activities all day!
FIREWORKS: At dusk at Lake Vista Park.
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PEWAUKEE
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 3:00 p.m.
ACTIVITIES: Following the parade is the duck race and waterski show
FIREWORKS: At dusk over Pewaukee Lake.
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PORT WASHINGTON
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: Following the parade at the park will be free ice cream and soda for the kids! Along with Legion Hall selling hot dogs and other goodies! Music and a plethora of other activities throughout the day!
FIREWORKS: Thursday, July 3, downtown Port Washington.
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RACINE
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 8:30 p.m.
FIREWORKS: At dusk at North Beach.
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SHEBOYGAN
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 9:00 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: Following the parade there will be music in the park along with food and other concessions.
FIREWORKS: Around 9:30 p.m. at the lakefront near South Pier.
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SHOREWOOD
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 3:00 p.m.
FIREWORKS: At Atwater Park.
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SOUTH MILWAUKEE
KIDDIE PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 10:10 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: After the Kiddie Parade there will be racing games and ice cream!
FIREWORKS: At 9:30 p.m. at Grant Park Area
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SUSSEX
KIDDIE PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 9:30 a.m.
ACTIVITES: Following the parade there will be ice cream and a splash pad!
FIREWORKS: Around 9:20 p.m. full viewing in front of the Lion’s Open-Air Pavilion in Sussex Village Park.
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UNION GROVE
PARADE: Friday, July4, at 9:15 a.m. starts at the Racine County Fairgrounds.
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WATERTOWN
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m. starts at 1st and Main St.
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WAUKESHA
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 11 a.m. is the Hat Tippin’ Boot Scootin’ 4th Parade!
ACTIVITIES: Thursday, July 3, starting at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy beverages, music and food at the Neighborhood Beer Garden!
FIREWORKS: Thursday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. at Lowell Park.
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WAUWATOSA
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 9:00 a.m. along North Ave.
ACTIVITIES: Following the parade is the Pup Parade!
DRONE SHOW: Wednesday, July 2, at 9:15 p.m. at Hart Park.
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WEST ALLIS
PARADE: Wednesday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. through downtown West Allis
ACTIVITIES: Thursday, July 3, at 6:30 p.m. you can head to Becher St. and watch a movie with the family!
FIREWORKS: Friday, July 4, 5:30-10 p.m. There will be live music, and you can watch fireworks at the end of the night!
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WEST BEND
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 9:30 a.m.
ACTIVITIES: Following the parade is the duck derby with food, dancing and a DJ at Riverside Park Diamond at 7:00 p.m.
FIREWORKS: At 9:45 p.m. at Riverside Park
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WHITEFISH BAY
PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Silver Spring Dr.
ACTIVITIES: Following the parade is food, beverages, kid's games and live music at Klode Park.
FIREWORKS: 9:30 p.m. at Klode Park.
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