The City of Milwaukee’s Fourth of July festivities will once again take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Milwaukee has a long-standing tradition of celebrating this great American holiday with community events, dating back to 1911.
This year’s theme, “Working Together for a Better U.S.A.,” emphasizes the importance of unity and collaboration.
Please note: The Lakefront Fireworks are canceled this year due to lack of sponsorship.
REMEMBER: Fireworks are illegal in the City of Milwaukee.
Participating Parks and Activities
Below is a list of parks that will be hosting daytime activities and/or fireworks displays.
| Park | Daytime Activities | Fireworks |
|---|---|---|
| Alcott Park | YES | YES |
| 3751 S 97th St | ||
| Enderis Playfield | YES | NO |
| 2978 N 72nd St | ||
| Gordon Park | YES | YES |
| 2828 N Humboldt Blvd | ||
| Humboldt Park | YES | YES |
| 3000 S Howell Ave | ||
| Jackson Park | NO | YES |
| 3500 W Forest Home Ave | ||
| King Center | YES | NO |
| 1531 W Vliet St | ||
| Lake Park | YES | YES |
| 3233 E Kenwood Blvd | ||
| Lincoln Park | NO | YES |
| 1301 W Hampton Ave | ||
| Mitchell Park | YES | YES |
| 524 S Layton Blvd | ||
| Noyes Park | NO | YES |
| 8235 Good Hope Rd | ||
| Washington Park | NO | YES |
| 1859 N 40th St | ||
| Wilson Park | YES | YES |
| 1601 W Howard Ave |
For more information, visit the Milwaukee County Parks website.
Beyond Milwaukee
Take a short trip outside city limits to enjoy festive Independence Day activities in the Greater Milwaukee area. Here are some highlights:
Brown Deer
- Location: Village Park, 4920 W. Green Brook Drive
- Activities: Food trucks, beer tent, live music, games
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Cudahy
- Location: Less than 10 miles from Milwaukee
- Activities: Bike parade, free ice cream and Cracker Jacks, live music
- Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
Franklin
- Location: Next to the Franklin Public Library
- Activities: 3-day event with live music, games, rides, contests, parade
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2
Glendale
- Location: Kletzsch Park
- Activities: Parade, food truck festival, birthday cake giveaway, live music
- Fireworks: At dusk
Greendale
- Location: Historic downtown
- Activities: 4-day event with amusement rides, carnival games, festival food, craft beer and wine tasting
- Fireworks: At dusk on July 4
Greenfield
- Location: Konkel Park, Layton Avenue
- Activities: Beauty pageant, bike decorating contest, free ice cream, live music
- Fireworks: Approximately 9:45 p.m.
Hales Corners
- Activities: Firecracker Four Run/Walk, antique and classic car show, children’s parade with ice cream, patriotic pet costume contest, UW Marching Band performance
- Fireworks: In the evening
Oak Creek
- Location: Vista Park
- Activities: Citywide celebration
- Fireworks: At dusk
Shorewood
- Location: Atwater Park
- Activities: Live music, food, drinks
- Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
Wauwatosa
- Activities: Parade at 9:00 a.m., followed by Family Fun Fest, live music, food
- Fireworks: Moved to August 7th for this year only.
West Allis
- Activities: Independence Day Parade on July 1 at 10:00 a.m., City of West Allis’s July Grandstand and Fireworks show at State Fair Park on July 4
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. on July 4
Whitefish Bay
- Activities: Parade at 11:30 a.m. on Silver Spring Drive, festivities at Klode Park including carnival games, fair food, rides
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy the vibrant celebrations and have a safe and happy 4th of July!
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