As the 4th of July rolls around, CBS 58 has compiled a list of parades, activities, fireworks and more so you can plan ahead for your Independence Day 2026 celebration!

BIG BEND

ACTIVITIES: Rumble by the River on Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th, 2026, at the Big Bend Village Park. Featuring great live music by local bands. 2026's event features Cherry Pie on Friday night, and Bella Cain on Saturday night.

Check for more information here. 

BUTLER

FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 4, around 9-9:15 p.m. at Lower Frontier Park.

PARADE: Saturday, July 4, at 2 p.m. starting at 127th and Arden, ending at Frontier Park.

Check out more about the events here. 

BROOKFIELD

PARADE: Saturday, July 4, at 9 a.m. starting at Elmbrook Church and ends at Marx Park. 

PICNIC: Begins immediately after the parade and goes until noon at Marx Park. 

More information can be found here. 

DELAFIELD

BOAT PARADE: Friday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Nagawicka Lake.

FIREWORKS: Friday, July 3 at dusk at Naga-Waukee County Park and Beach.

Check for viewing locations and more information here.

EAST TROY

East Troy will be having a different experience this year for Independence Day with a two-day celebration! 

STAR, STRIPES & SUMMER NIGHTS: Friday, July 3, from 5-8 p.m. - Kicking off the celebration with live music, food trucks and more family fun! 

BLOCK PARTY: Saturday, July 4, from 12-8 p.m. - Partygoers can experience vintage-style carnival games, live music, a dunk tank, pie-eating contest, and The Great Coin Hunt! 

For more information about the new two-day party, click the link here. 

EAGLE

There will be no celebration in Eagle for this 4th of July, people are encouraged to attend Kettle Moraine Days. Information can be found here.

ELKHART LAKE

FIREWORKS: Friday, July 3, at dusk. 

BOAT PARADE: Saturday July 3 at 11 a.m. on the lake. 

ACTIVITIES: July 1 through July 5 there will be concerts, picnics, and many more! 

Check for more information here.

ELM GROVE

FAMILY FUN FEST: Saturday, July 4, from 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Village Park. This event includes bike decorating, flag raising and baking contests. 

FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 4, at 9:35 p.m. at Village Park. 

More information can be found here. 

HALES CORNER 

PARADE: Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m. starting at Scharles Ave, ending at 116th and Godsell Ave. 

FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. at Hales Corner Park. 

More information can be found here. 

KOHLER

FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 4 at dusk at Ravine Park

ACTIVITIES: Concert on Saturday, July 4 at 8 p.m. at Ravine Park. Food and beverages will be sold by local vendors. 

Check for more information here. 

MILWAUKEE

CELEBRATIONS AROUND MILWAUKEE: 

Alcott Park

Enderis Playfield (no fireworks)

Gordon Park

Humboldt Park

Jackson Park (fireworks only)

King Center (daytime activities only)

Lake Park

Lincoln Park (fireworks only)

Lyons Park (no fireworks)

Mitchell Park (no fireworks)

Washington Park (fireworks only)

Wilson Park

LAKEFRONT DRONE SHOW: Friday, July 3, around 9:15 p.m. at McKinley Beach and surrounding areas. 

Check for more information here and here.

MENOMONEE FALLS

FIREWORKS: Friday, July 3, at 7 p.m. starting at Appleton Ave. ending at Titan Drive.

PARADE: Friday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. on the practice field between the high school and Ben Franklin School. 

Check for more information here. 

MUSKEGO

FIREWORKS: Friday, July 3, at dusk at Idle Isle Park. 

SKI SHOW: Friday, July 3, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Idle Isle Park

ACTIVITIES: Friday, July 3, from 2-5 p.m. will be live music by Judson Brown Band.

Check out the event here. 

NEW BERLIN

FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 4, at 10 p.m. in Malone Park

PARADE: Saturday, July 4, at 1 p.m. on National Ave., ending at Rose Court. 

ACTIVIES:  Following the parade, the carnival and grounds will open with all kinds of fun and activities. The festivities will run through July 2 to July 4.

DRONE SHOW: Friday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. at Malone Park.

Check for more information here.

OAK CREEK

FIREWORKS: Friday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. at Lake Vista Park.

PARADE: Saturday, July 4, at 9 a.m. at Groveland Dr. and surrounding area.

ACTIVITIES: Through July 3, and July 4 there will be a beer garden, giveaways, challenges and more. 

Check for more information here.

OCONOMOWOC

FIREWORKS: Friday, July 3, at 9 p.m. on both Lac La Belle and Fowler Lakes. 

PARADE: Friday, July 3, at 5 p.m. starting from Lisbon and Lake Road, ending at Fowler Park. 

More information can be found here. 

OKAUCHEE LAKE

FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 4, at 9 p.m. they will be shot off at Island Park, between Golden Mast and The Hideaway Bar & Grill on the lake. 

BOAT PARADE: Saturday, July 4, at 8:30 p.m. 

Click here for more information. 

WATERTOWN

PARADE: Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m. beginning at 1st and Main St., ending at Riverside Park. 

For more information, click here. 

WAUKESHA

FIREWORKS: Friday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m. at Lowell Park.

PARADE: Saturday, July 4 at 11 a.m. in Downtown Waukesha.

Check for more information here. 

WAUWATOSA

FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 4, at 9:15 p.m. at Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Krauss-Miller-Lutz Outdoor Athletic Complex

PARADE: Saturday, July 4, at 9 a.m. starting at Swan Blvd., ending near 80th St. 

ACTIVITIES: Saturday, July 4, from 12 - 3 p.m. at Hart Park's Muellner Building featuring face painting, balloon art and more! 

Check here for more information. 

PEWAUKEE 

PARADE: Saturday, July 4, at 3 p.m. at the Pewaukee Schools and ends at Village Park.

SKI CLUB SHOW: Saturday, July 4, at 6 p.m. on Pewaukee Lake 

FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. over Pewaukee Lake

SUSSEX

FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 4, at 9 p.m. at Sussex Village Park. Full set can be viewed from the hill in front of The Ridge Pavilion. 

More information here. 

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