4th of July Activities

Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department presents the 2020 Independence Day Activities. The event takes place on July 4th, and this year's theme is "Remember Why It’s the 4th of July.”

NEW: THE PARADE WILL FOLLOW A NEW ROUTE DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION ON BARSTOW STREET. Please check back for updates to the parade route.

The parade line-up will take place in the area of Cutler Park, 321 Wisconsin Avenue, with the following schedule.
  • 10:00 am - Line-Up in the area of Cutler Park
  • 11:00 am - Parade begins

Keep your eye on the sky for a flyover by the Trojan Thunder Formation Demo Team.

   


Parade Route

New Route Coming Soon!

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 29, 2020

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).kiwanis-90-year-logo1

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Fireworks Salute


  • 9:30 pm
The Independence Day celebration concludes with a bang! Bring your blankets and chairs to:

Waukesha County Expo Center:
1000 Northview Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
4th of July Fireworks
NEW: Grounds will open at 7:00 pm with the show beginning at approximately 9:30 pm Due to the extensive ground show, the fireworks are best viewed from the Expo grounds.


Rain Date


In the event of rain, this portion of the event will be rescheduled for July 5.


Things to Know:


Pets, carry-in fireworks (including sparklers),candles, grills, and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on Expo grounds.