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!
BIG BEND
FIREWORKS: The Village of Big Bend fireworks show is taking place at Village Park at sunset on Sunday, July 6. It was scheduled for Saturday, July 5 but delayed to weather.
DELAFIELD:
FIREWORKS: Due to weather the fireworks have been moved to Sunday, July 6 over Lake Nagawicka will begin at dusk.
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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ELKHART LAKE
FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 5 at dusk.
The Elkhart Lake Police Department took to social media at around 4:40 p.m. Saturday to say they are monitoring changing weather conditions to see if plans will change. Check with the Elkhart Lake Fire Department for any potential posts about changes.
Check for more information here.
KOHLER:
FIREWORKS: Due to weather the event has been changed to Sunday, July 6 at 9:20 p.m.
MILWAUKEE
- 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
Check for more information here.
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. (The festivities run from July 3 to July 5.)
FIREWORKS: At 10:00 p.m. in Malone Park.
DRONE SHOW: The show has been moved to Sunday, July 6, at 9:30 p.m. at Malone Park.
Check for more information here.
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: Saturday, July 5 at Lake Vista Park.
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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: Due to weather, the Waukesha 4th of July parade has been cancelled.
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.
Check for more information here.