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4th of July Activities
- Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department presents the 2019 Independence Day Activities. The event takes place on July 4th, and this year's theme is "Bold Stripes-Bright Stars-Brave Hearts". The parade line-up will take place in the area of Cutler Park, 321 Wisconsin Avenue, with the following schedule.
- 10 am - Line-Up in the area of Cutler Park
- 11 am - Parade begins
Parade Route
Please note: City Ordinance 11.22 (i.) & (j.) prohibit dogs in the park.
Participation
Children will have an opportunity to participate in the parade by decorating their bikes, trikes, buggies, wagons, and themselves! Children and their parents can line up in Cutler Park beginning at 10:00 am. Bike helmets are strongly recommended. Groups and families are encouraged to enter floats in the parade that reflect the theme "Bold Stripes-Bright Stars-Brave Hearts" and meet the minimum standards. No application for the Children's Unit is required.
PLEASE NOTE: NO MOTORIZED ENTRIES WILL BE ALLOWED.
Community organizations, families, and businesses are encouraged to enter a float into the parade. Deadline to register is Friday, May 31, 2019.
Entry Registration Form (PDF)
Free Ice Cream
There is free ice cream available for children in the parade distributed courtesy of Waukesha Kiwanis Early Risers at conclusion of Parade (Schuetze Recreation Center).
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