Seasonal & Holidays

July 4, 2022: See Fireworks And Events Near Wauwatosa

Fireworks, parades and other events are planned for July 4 in Wauwatosa.

Here's the Patch guide to fireworks and parades in Wauwatosa.
Here's the Patch guide to fireworks and parades in Wauwatosa. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

WAUWATOSA, WI β€” Make up for lost time at this year's Independence Day celebration with a trip to the zoo, by attending a baseball game or watching Wauwatosa's fireworks show at Hart Park. Patch has put together a guide to fireworks and festivities near you in 2022.

Here are fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Wauwatosa so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store for July 4:

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July 4 Parade + Fireworks In Hart Park

The City of Wauwatosa will host a July 4 parade on W. North Avenue at 9 a.m. The parade will proceed west on W. North Avenue between S. 80th Street and S. 104th Street.

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Fireworks will be launched from near S. 63rd Street and W. River Parkway at 9:15 p.m. The city invited residents to watch from Hart Park.

Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks 2022 @ Veteran's Park

Lakefront Fireworks is a 45-minute fireworks display planned at Veteran's Park around 9:30 p.m. on July 3, according to the event website. American Family Insurance, the Kelben Foundation, Inc. and Town Bank co-present the show.

Brewers Vs. Cubs Game @ American Family Field

Kids under 14 and seniors over 60 get a 50 percent discount on tickets to watch the Milwaukee Brewers face off with the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on July 4 at 3:10 p.m., according to the MLB schedule. You can buy tickets here.

$4 On The Fourth @ Milwaukee County Zoo

The Milwaukee County Zoo will charge all visitors $4 to visit on July 4. Parking fee and concession fees still apply.


See Also: 4th Of July Fireworks: Check Fireworks Laws In Wisconsin


Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.


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