As you probably know, Milwaukee County Parks’ July 3 lakefront fireworks have been canceled this year due to “lack of sponsorship.” [insert arguing about fireworks, the County, the Parks, and/or anything else here] If only there were other places to see fireworks in Milwaukee! Oh, that’s right…THERE TOTALLY ARE.

“Independence Day marks a special celebration of America in Milwaukee,” said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson in a special fireworks-related press conference on Tuesday. “This beloved tradition across all our parks is one that families and friends mark as a highlight each summer. The City of Milwaukee is excited and thanks the community and our partners for their continued support.”

Below is a list of July 4 fireworks displays in the City of Milwaukee. (Find even more July 4 fireworks displays in Milwaukee County HERE.) Some parks have activities planned for the entire day, while some parks are doing fireworks only. Either way, those fireworks will go off at 9:15 p.m. And oh yeah, this year’s theme is “Working Together for a Better U.S.A.” ENJOY THE FIREWORKS, MILWAUKEE.

ALL-DAY/NIGHT FUN

Alcott Park (3751 S. 97th St.)
• 9:15 a.m. Parade Assembly – 3575 S. 88th St.
• 9:45 a.m. Parade March to Alcott – 3751 S. 97th St.
• 10:30 a.m. Flag Ceremony, Cannon Salute, and Passing out Ice Cream
• 11 a.m. Kids Games
• 11:30 a.m. Bike Judging and Awards, Pull Raffle, Crafts for Kids (Free Hot Dogs to Follow for the First 300 People)
• 12:30 p.m. Teen and Adult Games
• 1:30 p.m. Talent Contest
• 8:30 p.m. 50/50 Raffle Drawing – Tickets Sold All Day
• 9:15 p.m. City of Milwaukee Fireworks

Gordon Park (2828 N. Humboldt Blvd.)
• 9 a.m. Parade Setup @ Bremen St and Clarke St
• 11 a.m. Parade Begins: Bremen & Clark Streets to Gordon Park
• 11:15 – 3:30 p.m. Ice Cream & Root Beer
• 9:15 p.m. City of Milwaukee Fireworks

Humboldt Park (3000 S. Howell Ave.)
• 9 – 10:15 a.m. Parade: Start at South Kinnickinnic Ave. & East Lincoln Ave. to Park
• 12 – 12:30 p.m. Registration: Children’s Decorated Vehicle Contest
• 12:15 – 1 p.m. Donut & Donut Hole Eating Contest: In front of Park Pavilion
• 12:30 – 1 p.m. Children’s Entertainment: “The Princess of Magic” – Julie Sobanski, Magician
• 12:30 – 1 p.m. Children’s Decorated Vehicle Contest Judging
• 1 – 1:45 p.m. Children’s Decorated Vehicle Parade
• 2:30 – 5 p.m. Talent Contest at Chalet
• 7 – 7:15 p.m. Posting of the colors, National Anthem, Awards announced & Presentations
• 7:15 – 9 p.m. Chalet Entertainment: (TBD)
• 9:15 – 9:45 p.m. City of Milwaukee Fireworks

Lake Park (3233 E. Kenwood Blvd.)
• 9 a.m. Parade from Riverside Park; Parade from Maryland Avenue School (Prospect & Bradford Avenues)
• 9:30 a.m. Ice Cream
• 10 a.m. Games
• 11 a.m. Bikes & Trikes, Coasters and Buggy Judging, Children’s Activities, Water Balloon Toss
• 9:15 p.m. City of Milwaukee Fireworks

Mitchell Park (524 S. Layton Blvd.)
• 9 a.m. School parade:
Start Location #1 – National Ave. & 4th St.
Start Location #2 – Mitchell St. & 23rd St.
Start Location #3 – Scott St. & 30th St.
• 10 a.m. Flag raising in front of Domes, Costume / Bike & Tricycle Decorating Contest, Doll Buggy/Stroller and Coaster/Wagon Decorating Contest – In the Parking Lot at 26th & Pierce St.
• 11 a.m. Games for Children and Adults – At the Band Stand in the Center of the Park
• 11:45 a.m. Pie Eating Contest
• 6 – 9 p.m. DJ Music – At the Band Stand in the Center of the Park
• 9:15 p.m. City of Milwaukee Fireworks

Wilson Park (1601 W. Howard Ave.)
• 8:15 a.m. Parade Check-In and Line-Up
• 9 a.m. Parade – Begins at S. 20th St. & W. Howard Ave., Ends at Wilson Park
• 9:45 a.m. Ice Cream at Parade End in Wilson Park
• 10 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony
• 10:30 a.m. Games, Bounce Houses, Balloon Artist, DJ & More!; Special performance by The Milwaukee Flyers; Food & Drinks Available for Purchase
• 9:15 p.m. City of Milwaukee Fireworks

FIREWORKS ONLY

Jackson Park (3500 W. Forest Home Ave.)

Lincoln Park (1301 W. Hampton Ave.)

Noyes Park (8235 Good Hope Rd.)

Washington Park (1859 N. 40th St.)

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