Celebrate the Stars and Stripes All Weekend!
Join Milwaukee’s Pure Oldies 106.9 as we rock the red, white, and blue! We’ll be playing iconic American artists who shaped rock and roll like The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, The Supremes, Chuck Berry, The Four Seasons, and more.
Starts Friday at 6AM and runs through Sunday!
In 2026, the United States will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
It’s a moment to pause — not to argue, not to divide — but to reflect on what connects us. Our shared history. Our communities. The freedoms we live with every day.
Check out some of the events celebrating 250 years of America.
America Turns 250 – Pure Oldies 106.9
Milwaukee‑Area Fireworks & July 4th Celebrations
Lakefront Drone Show
- Date: July 3
- What: 45-minute drone show lighting up the lakefront sky
- Viewing Areas: McKinley Beach & McKinley Park
- Notes: Show will be visible along much of the lakefront
Milwaukee County Parks – July 4 Celebrations
- Date: July 4
- What: Parades, games, picnics, and family-friendly activities across the city
- Fireworks Time: Approximately 9:15 p.m.
- Fireworks Locations:
- Alcott Park
- Enderis Playfield
- Gordon Park
- Humboldt Park
- Jackson Park
- Lake Park
- Lincoln Park
- Lyons Park
- Dr. Martin Luther King Center
- Mitchell Park
- Washington Park
- Wilson Park
Brown Deer
- Location: Village Park, 4920 W. Green Brook Drive
- Date: July 4
- Activities: Food trucks, beer tents, live music, games
- Start Time: Noon
- Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
Cudahy
- Date: July 4
- Activities:
- Bike parade
- Free ice cream & Cracker Jacks
- Live music
- Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
Franklin
- Location: Near the Franklin Public Library
- Dates: Four-day Independence Celebration
- Activities: Live music, games, rides, contests, parade
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Glendale
- Location: Kletzsch Park
- What: North Shore’s largest free Independence Day celebration
- Activities: Parade, food truck festival, live music, birthday cake giveaway
- Fireworks: Around 9:00 p.m.
Greendale
- Location: Historic Downtown Greendale
- Dates: Wednesday, July 2 – Sunday, July 5
- Event: Lions Club Family 4th Fest
- Activities: Amusement rides, carnival games, festival food, craft beer & wine tasting
- Fireworks: At dusk on July 4
Greenfield
- Location: Konkel Park (Layton Avenue)
- Activities:
- Beauty pageant
- Bike-decorating contest
- Free ice cream giveaway
- Live music
- Fireworks: Approximately 9:45 p.m.
Hales Corners
- Activities:
- Firecracker Four Run/Walk
- Antique & classic car show
- Children’s parade with ice cream
- Patriotic pet costume contest
- UW Marching Band performance
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Oak Creek
- Location: Vista Park
- Date: July 3
- Event: Citywide 4th of July celebration
- Fireworks: At dusk
Shorewood
- Location: Atwater Park
- Hosts: Shorewood Foundation & Eastmore Real Estate
- Activities: Live music, food, drinks
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Wauwatosa
- Date: July 4
- Parade:
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Route: Hoyt Pool to Swan Blvd & 80th Street
- Family Activities:
- Time: 1–3 p.m.
- Location: Hart Park’s Muellner Building
- Includes: Entertainment & bike decoration contest
- Fireworks (New for 2026):
- Location: Wisconsin Lutheran College – Krauss-Miller-Lutz Outdoor Athletic Complex
- Time: Around 9:15 p.m.
West Allis
- Location: West Allis Athletic Complex at Nathan Hale High School
- Date: July 4
- Food Trucks: 6:30 p.m.
- Live Music: 7:30 p.m. (Failure to Launch)
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
- Parade:
- Date: Thursday, July 2
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Route: East on Greenfield Ave, south on Orchard Ave
Whitefish Bay
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Parade:
- Time: 11:30 a.m.
- Location: Silver Spring Drive
- Festival Location: Klode Park
- Activities: Carnival games, fair food, rides
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Waukesha County
Waukesha (City)
- Location: Lowell Park
- Date: Friday, July 3
- Event: America 250: City of Waukesha Fireworks
- Live Music & Beer Garden: Starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Menomonee Falls
- Location: Practice field between Menomonee Falls High School & Ben Franklin School
- Date: Friday, July 3
- Fireworks: At dusk (approximately 9:00 p.m.)
Delafield
- Location: Nagawicka Lake (launched from St. John’s Military Academy island)
- Date: Friday, July 3
- Fireworks: At dusk
Brookfield
- Location: Mitchell Park
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
New Berlin
- Location: Malone Park
- Event: Part of a multi-day festival
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Fireworks: 10:00 p.m.
Racine County
Racine (City)
- Location: North Beach (over Lake Michigan)
- Event: Racine 4th Fest
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
Sturtevant
- Location: Firemans Park
- Sponsor: Festival Foods (co-sponsor)
- Fireworks: At dusk (approximately 9:15–9:30 p.m.)
Waterford
- Location: Tennessen Park
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Fireworks: At dusk
Burlington
- Location: ChocolateFest Grounds / Community Park
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Fireworks: At dusk
Kenosha County
Kenosha (City)
- Location: Harbor Park & Wolfenbuttel Park (over Lake Michigan harbor)
- Event: Festival Foods Fireworks – Celebrate America
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Twin Lakes
- Location: Lake Mary
- Event: Liberty Fest
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Fireworks: At dusk (around 9:30 p.m.)
Silver Lake
- Location: Silver Lake Park
- Date: Friday, July 3
- Fireworks: At dusk
Paddock Lake
- Location: Over Paddock Lake
- Date: Friday, July 3
- Fireworks: At dusk