Northeastern Wisconsin area 2025 4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks.

Celebrate Independence Day the Northeastern Wisconsin Way!

There’s no place quite like Northeastern Wisconsin to ring in the Fourth of July. Whether you’re looking for small-town charm, lakeside celebrations, vibrant parades, or the grand finale of fireworks bursting in the summer sky, this region has it all.

From riverside festivals and patriotic boat parades to pancake breakfasts and live local music, communities across the region are pulling out all the stops to make this year’s Independence Day unforgettable. Families can enjoy bounce houses and kids’ zones, foodies can sample bites from food trucks and local vendors, and everyone can end the night under dazzling firework displays that light up the Wisconsin sky.

Whether you’re dancing to live bands in Sheboygan, watching the patriotic parade in Bailey’s Harbor, or enjoying lakefront fireworks in Appleton, there’s a celebration waiting for you.

Below, you’ll find a list of cities and events each offering its own unique flair, but all united in one thing: celebrating freedom, community, and summer fun in true Wisconsin style.

Northeastern Wisconsin is the perfect place to celebrate the Fourth of July!

Celebrate Independence Day with these area fireworks and celebrations.

Dates, Times, Events and Locations are confirmed at the time of print and are subject to change.

Thursday, July 3

Appleton 4:00pm- Fireworks Finale Memorial Park, 1620 E. Witzke Boulevard Join us for a fantastic evening of family fun, great food, and fireworks at Appleton’s Independence Day Celebration! There’s plenty of entertainment and activities for all ages – live DJ, kids’ inflatable area, food trucks, Stone Arch beverages, fireworks sponsored by Festival Foods. Learn more

Neenah-Menasha July 3-4 CommunityFest at Jefferson Park Sonic Circus, Pajama Jams, Roaming LED Circus, Parade of Lights, Kids activities, Fireworks and much more! Learn more

Shawano Dusk Shawano Airport, N5468 N. Airport Road Learn more

Stevens Point Riverfront Rendezvous Festival July 3-5 Live entertainment, family activities, fireworks and so much more! Learn more

Friday, July 4

Bailey’s Harbor Dusk Over the Harbor Big parade along HWY 57 at 10 am, arts and crafts market, live music, beer, and food vendors beginning at 9 am with fantastic fireworks over Lake Michigan at dusk to end the fun-filled day! Learn more

Bonduel Dusk Village Park, East Park Street Parade at 11am, bike raffle, baseball games, food, drinks and fun, fireworks at dusk by Celebrate Bonduel. Learn more

Cedarburg Dusk Cedar Creek Park Parade at 10am, picnic with food drinks and live music, fireworks at dusk. Learn more

Fond du Lac 9:30pm Lakeside Park, 555 N. Park Avenue Learn more

Green Bay 3:00-10:30pm Main Street Bridge, City Deck & Leicht Memorial Park The biggest bash of the year, the Festival Foods Fire Over the Fox! Learn more

Green Lake 7:00am-Dusk Deacon Mills Park Pancake breakfast, food and refreshments, Duck Races, 4 on the 4th Reilly’s Pub Run/Walk to Veterans, Patriotic Boat Parade, Children’s activities, live entertainment, parade, fireworks. Learn more

Manitowoc 9:00am-11:00pm South Pier near Car Ferry Dock Parade at 10am, live music, food trucks, and more in downtown along the lakefront. Fireworks at dusk. Learn more

Minocqua Dusk Over Lake Minocqua Learn more

Neenah-Menasha July 3-4 CommunityFest at Jefferson Park Sonic Circus, Pajama Jams, Roaming LED Circus, Parade of Lights, Kids activities, Fireworks and much more! Learn more

New London Dusk Hatten Memorial Stadium, Hatten Park Concessions, kids games and prized, DJ and fireworks by Festival Foods. Learn more

Omro 9:00am-Dusk Scott Park An unforgettable Independence Day Celebration filled with live music, food & drinks, and a spectacular fireworks display! Groove to great tunes, sip on your favorite beverages, and watch the night sky light up in a dazzling tribute to freedom. Bring your friends and family for a night of fun, festivities, and patriotic pride! Learn more

Oshkosh 9:30PM Menominee Park Parade at 9am, fireworks show and food trucks. Learn more

Sheboygan Freedom Fest • 7:30am-Dusk Deland Park 9am Parade Noon to 10pm Music and Food Trucks 9:30 pm Festival Foods Fireworks Learn more

Stevens Point Riverfront Rendezvous Festival July 3-5 Live entertainment, family activities, fireworks and so much more! Learn more

Sturgeon Bay 5:00-9:00pm Sunset Park Food and drinks, live music, spectacular fireworks display. Learn more

Two Rivers 5:00-9:30pm Walsh Field Family activities, games, concessions, flag-raising ceremony, Two Rivers Community Band, Clipper City Chordsmen, fireworks. Learn more

Waupaca 10:00am-10:00pm South Park Parade, chicken BBQ and burger lunch, popcorn wagon, water ski show, fireworks. Learn more

Winneconne Daytime display, 3:30pm Evening display, 9:45pm Over Wolf River Learn more

Wisconsin Dells 1:30-9:30pm Elm Street Plaza & Wisconsin Dells Municipal Pool, Veterans Drive Live entertainment, concessions, kids’ activities, caricature drawings, balloon twisters, outdoor yard games, fireworks. Learn more

SATURDAY, JULY 5

Elkhart Lake July 5-6 Fireman’s Picnic Park Live music, food, drinks, and fireworks! This year, the Fireman’s Picnic and Elkhart Lake fireworks take place on Saturday evening, with fireworks over the lakefront at 9pm (or dusk). The fun continues Sunday with the annual 4th of July parade at 11:30am, followed by more fun and festivities at the Fireman’s Picnic. Learn more

Stevens Point Riverfront Rendezvous Festival July 3-5 Live entertainment, family activities, fireworks and so much more! Learn more

Wautoma Freedom Fest • 6:00-11:00pm Waushara County Fairgrounds Parade (Downtown), food & drinks, 50/50 drawing, fireworks. Learn more

SUNDAY, JULY 6

Elkhart Lake July 5-6 Fireman’s Picnic Park Live music, food, drinks, and fireworks! This year, the Fireman’s Picnic and Elkhart Lake fireworks take place on Saturday evening, with fireworks over the lakefront at 9pm (or dusk). The fun continues Sunday with the annual 4th of July parade at 11:30am, followed by more fun and festivities at the Fireman’s Picnic. Learn more

Dates, Times, Events and Locations are confirmed at the time of print and are subject to change.