Looking for the best 4th of July celebrations in Northeastern Wisconsin? We’ve compiled fireworks shows, parades, festivals, and Independence Day events happening across the region so families can plan the perfect holiday weekend filled with summer fun and patriotic celebration.

FRIDAY, July 3

Appleton

(Festivities, 4:00 PM)

Fireworks, Dusk

Memorial Park, 1620 E. Witzke Blvd

Egg Harbor

(Fireworks & Festivities) 4:00 PM

Downtown

Elkhart Lake

Fireworks, Dusk

Lakefront

Menasha

(Festivities)

Fireworks, 9:45 PM

Jefferson Park

Neenah

(Festivities)

Fireworks, 9:45 PM

Riverside Park

SATURDAY, July 4

Baraboo

Fireworks, 9:30 PM

UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County

Bailey’s Harbor

(Festivities, 7:30 AM)

Fireworks, Dusk

Over the Harbor

Bonduel

(Celebration, 11:00 AM)

Fireworks, Dusk

Village Park, East Park St

Cedarburg

(Parade 10:00 AM; Picnic All Day)

Fireworks, Dusk

Cedar Creek Park / Adlai Horn Park

Egg Harbor

(Parade) 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Downtown

Fond du Lac

(Festivities in evening)

Fireworks, Dusk

Lakeside Park, 555 N. Park Ave

Green Bay

(Festivities, 3:00 PM)

Fireworks, 9:45 PM

Downtown / Fox River

Green Lake

(Celebration, 7:00 AM)

Fireworks, Dusk

Deacon Mills Park / Big Green Lake

Manitowoc

(Festivities, 10:00 AM)

Fireworks, 9:30 PM

South Pier

Menasha

Fireworks, 9:45 PM

Jefferson Park

Minocqua

(Festivities, 3:45 PM)

Fireworks, Dusk

Over Lake Minocqua

Neenah

Fireworks, 9:45 PM Riverside Park

New London

Fireworks, 9:30 PM

Hatten Stadium

Omro

(Festivities, 10:30 AM)

Fireworks, Dusk

Miller Park

Oshkosh

(Festivities throughout day)

Fireworks, 9:45 PM

Menominee Park

Sheboygan

(Freedom Fest, afternoon)

Fireworks, 9:30 PM

Sheboygan Lakefront

Sturgeon Bay

(Festivities, 5:00 PM)

Fireworks, 9:15 PM

Sunset Park

Two Rivers

(Festivities, 5:00 PM)

Fireworks, 9:30 PM

Walsh Field

Waupaca

(Festivities, 10:00 AM)

Fireworks, 9:30 PM

Shadow Lake

Winneconne

Fireworks, 3:00 PM & 9:45 PM

Over the Lake

Wautoma

TBD

Times and locations are subject to change.

Please check local city or tourism websites before attending.

Looking to make the most of summer in the Fox Valley and beyond?

The Greater Valley Guide is packed with local events, family-friendly adventures, hidden gems, and community happenings curated to help families connect, explore, and create lasting memories together. Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events for upcoming festivals, fairs, and seasonal celebrations, browse our Business Directory filled with local places to shop, dine, play, and discover, and explore featured articles like 12 Water Adventures to Remember in Northeastern Wisconsin for even more inspiration all summer long.

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