The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there are plenty of options for families to celebrate together this weekend, all over southeastern Wisconsin:
1. Greendale Lions Family Fourth Fest
Join the Greendale Lions Family 4th Fest, running June 30 – July 4. The festival features five days of amusement rides, live music, beer tents and more in Historic Downtown Greendale on Broad Street.
2. Independence Celebration in Franklin
The Independence Celebration runs all weekend long in Franklin starting Friday, July 1st through Monday, July 4th in Lions Legend Park. There will be entertainment for all ages including carnival rides, food vendors, music, and more.
3. West Allis Independence Day Parade
July 1 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Start your holiday weekend off by bringing the whole family to the festive parade in downtown West Allis on Friday evening. Afterwards, there will be a fireworks show hosted by Festival Foods.
The West Allis Independence Parade is an annual holiday tradition and brings in about 6,000 attendees each year.
Kids will love the floats, marching bands vehicles, Bucky Badger and the University of Wisconsin Marching Band.
4. New Berlin Family Festival
July 2 – July 4
The New Berlin 4th of July Commission is hosting the 54th annual Fourth of July celebration Saturday, July 2nd from noon to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, July 3rd from noon to 10:00 p.m., and Monday, July 4th.
5. Military & Veterans Family Day at the Zoo
Sunday, July 3, 2022
To honor the military, all active and non-active military and their families (up to 10 members) are admitted to the Zoo free as a thank you for their services. Advance tickets are required.
6. Fireworks Kite Festival
July 3rd from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Veterans Park, area near Gift of Wings
Presented by Gift of Wings
See giant kites flying above the park and give kite-flying a try at free lessons.
It all takes place in the designated kite-flying area in Veterans Park. Bring your own kite or buy one at the Gift of Wings kite store.
7. Independence Day Parade in Menomonee Falls
The Optimist Club runs the Independence Day Parade in Menomonee Falls which is always held on the evening of July 3 at 7:00 pm. The parade route starts on Appleton Avenue at Elm Lane and proceeds southeast to Woosencraft Drive, finishing on Titan Drive. Fireworks at Menomonee Falls High School follow after dark.
8. Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks Display
July 3rd at 9:30 p.m.
Head to the lakefront for a dazzling 45-minute fireworks display. The show will start around 9:30 p.m., with fireworks launched from barges on Lake Michigan.
Members of Discovery World can watch the show from their docks at their Members Fireworks Party.
Family Events on the 4th of July (Alphabetical by City)
Brookfield: Brookfield Independence Day Parade | Brookfield Family Fun Fest | Brookfield Independence Day Fireworks
Cudahy: Fourth of July in Cudahy
Elm Grove: Elm Grove Family Fun Fest | Elm Grove Independence Day Fireworks
Hales Corners: Fourth of July in Hales Corners
Germantown: July 4th in Germantown
Glendale: Glendale’s Fourth of July
Greenfield: Fourth of July in Greenfield
New Berlin: New Berlin Independence Day Parade | New Berlin Independence Day Fireworks
Oak Creek: Fourth of July in Oak Creek
Port Washington: Fourth of July Community Picnic in Port Washington
South Milwaukee: Independence Day Celebration in South Milwaukee
St. Francis: Fourth of July in St. Francis
Waukesha: Waukesha Independence Day Fireworks | Waukesha Independence Day Parade
Wauwatosa: Wauwatosa Independence Day Parade | Wauwatosa Independence Day Fireworks
West Allis: West Allis Independence Day Grandstand Show and Festival Food Fireworks
West Bend: Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks in West Bend
Whitefish Bay: 4th of July in Whitefish Bay
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