Where to Watch Fireworks in Southeastern Wisconsin – 2025 Guide 

Ready to plan the ultimate Independence Day outing? Whether you're a fan of old-fashioned parades, breathtaking fireworks, or festive family adventures, we’ve gathered the top celebrations happening across Southeastern Wisconsin.

Waukesha County

Brookfield, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 10:00 AM | Calhoun Road (Giselle Lane to North Avenue)
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | 9:00 PM | Mitchell Park
Festival: Civic Plaza activities begin at 6:00 PM with food, music & games

Delafield, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 10:00 AM | Downtown Delafield
Fireworks: Thursday, July 3 | Dusk | St. John’s Northwestern Academies Field
Festival: Food trucks & live music before fireworks

Elm Grove, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 10:30 AM | Watertown Plank Road
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | 9:30 PM | Elm Grove Village Park
Festival: All-day celebration in the park with inflatables, food, and music

Menomonee Falls, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 7:00 PM | Appleton Avenue
Fireworks: Thursday, July 3 | Dusk | Menomonee Falls High School
Festival: Independence Day Fest at the high school with games, food, & live entertainment

New Berlin, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 1:00 PM | National Avenue
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | 10:00 PM | Malone Park
Festival: Family Fun Fest runs July 2–4 with carnival rides, games, and live music

Pewaukee, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 3:00 PM | Downtown Pewaukee
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Dusk | Pewaukee Lakefront
Festival: Food vendors & music along the beach

Waukesha, WI
Fireworks Only: Friday, July 4 | 9:30 PM | Lowell Park

🎇 Milwaukee County

Franklin, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 11:00 AM | Loomis Road
Fireworks: Thursday, July 3 | 9:30 PM | Lions Legend Park
Festival: Family-friendly activities at the park

Greendale, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 9:30 AM | Downtown Greendale
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Dusk | Greendale High School
Festival: Gazebo Park hosts daylong music, food, and vendors

Greenfield, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 12:15 PM | 68th Street to Konkel Park
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Dusk | Konkel Park
Festival: Starts at noon with live bands, food, and a car show

Oak Creek, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 9:00 AM | Edgewood Elementary to City Hall
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Dusk | Lake Vista Park
Festival: Activities and food at Lake Vista before fireworks

Shorewood, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 3:00 PM | Oakland Avenue
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Dusk | Atwater Park
Festival: Beachfront celebration with family fun and vendors

South Milwaukee, WI
Parade: Friday, July 4 | 10:00 AM | 8th Avenue
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Dusk | Grant Park Beach
Festival: Full day of festivities near the lake

West Allis, WI
Parade: Thursday, July 3 | 7:00 PM | Greenfield Avenue
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | 9:30 PM | State Fair Park
Festival: Events begin at 4:00 PM with music, food, and kids’ activities

🎆 Washington County

Germantown, WI
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Firemen's Park | W162 N11862 Park Ave

West Bend, WI
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Riverside Park | 700 Kilbourn Ave

Hartford, WI
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Independence Park | 633 E Monroe Ave

🌟 Ozaukee County

Cedarburg, WI
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Cedar Creek Park | N54W5900 Portland Road

Saukville, WI
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Peninsula Park | 303 E Clay Street

Port Washington, WI
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Coal Dock Park | W Wisconsin Street

Mequon / Thiensville, WI
Fireworks: Friday, June 28 | Village Park | 250 Elm Street

Grafton, WI
Fireworks: Friday, June 28 | Lime Kiln Park | 2020 Green Bay Road

🎇 Racine County

Racine, WI
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | North Beach Park | 100 Kewaunee Street

Caledonia, WI
Fireworks: Thursday, July 3 | McKinley Park (Drone Show) | 1790 N Lincoln Memorial Drive

Tichigan, WI
Fireworks: Saturday, July 5 | Tichigan Lake | North end of Tichigan Lake

Sturtevant, WI
Fireworks: Thursday, July 3 | Fireman's Park | 9630 Charles Street

Burlington, WI
Fireworks: Friday, July 4 | Festival Park | 681 Maryland Avenue

As you soak in the sights and sounds of this Fourth of July, we hope your day is filled with joy, connection, and hometown pride. And if this year’s celebrations have you dreaming about living closer to the action—whether it’s lakefront views, small-town parades, or walkable festivals—The Hupke Team is here to make that move happen.

In 2024, we proudly closed 121 transactions, totaling over $38 million in real estate sales across Southeastern Wisconsin. We’re beyond grateful for every client who trusted us.

Here’s to independence, new beginnings, and finding the perfect place to call home next July.