Seasonal & Holidays

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Milwaukee

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around greater Milwaukee.

Here's what Milwaukee residents need to know about their local fireworks, parades and festivals to celebrate July 4 in 2023.
Here's what Milwaukee residents need to know about their local fireworks, parades and festivals to celebrate July 4 in 2023. (Shutterstock)

MILWAUKEE, WI β€” Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Milwaukee for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Milwaukee so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this Independence in and around Milwaukee:

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What: Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks, a 30-minute show often attracting over 100,000.
Where: Veteran's Park.
When: Around 9:30 p.m. on July 3.

What: Festivities and fireworks at local parks with picnics, games and more.
When: July 4.
Where:

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  • Alcott Park.
  • Enderis Playfield (no fireworks).
  • Gordon Park.
  • Humboldt Park.
  • Jackson Park (only fireworks).
  • MLKing Center (no fireworks).
  • Lake Park.
  • Lincoln Park (only fireworks).
  • Mitchell Park.
  • Noyes Park (only fireworks).
  • Washington Park (only fireworks).
  • Wilson Park.

Find more information about local park fireworks and festivities on the city's website.

Here are other events happening in cities around the Milwaukee area:


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