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.

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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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