Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, other Wisconsin cities

Fourth of July is right around the corner, which means it's time to figure out where you'll be ringing in the night with fireworks. Here's a guide of Independence Day celebrations across the state, with everything from fireworks and parades to water ski shows and cornhole tournaments.

Milwaukee

Though the city has canceled lakefront fireworks this year, plenty of neighborhoods are still hosting Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks. All 10 parks below will have a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. on July 4.

• Alcott Park, 3751 S. 97th St.
• Gordon Park, 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd.
• Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave.
• Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave.
• Lake Park, 3233 E. Kenwood Blvd.
• Lincoln Park, 1301 W. Hampton Ave.
• Mitchell Park, 2600 W. Pierce St.
• Noyes Park, North 40th and West Galena streets,
• Washington Park, 8235 W. Good Hope Road
• Wilson Park, 1601 W. Howard Ave

this guide for a full list of Fourth of July events in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities, including Wauwatosa, Waukesha, Oak Creek and New Berlin.

Madison and surrounding communities

• Breese Stevens Field: The annual Festival Foods Lights the Isthmus in downtown Madison will run from 6 to 10 p.m. June 29. The lineup includes live music from local bands, food, games and a 20-minute fireworks display. General admission tickets start at $13, with free admission for children under 12.
• Warner Park: The Madison Mallards, a summer league baseball team, will celebrate Independence Day during its July 3 game against the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. A 20-minute fireworks show will ring in the 5:35 p.m. game at 2920 N. Sherman Ave. Tickets start as low as $21.
• DeForest: North of Madison, the village will hold Fourth of July celebrations on July 3 and 4 at Fireman’s Park, located at 300 Jefferson St. The fireworks show kicks off at dusk Wednesday, followed by a car show, parade and freedom run on July 4. Find more information and registration for events here.
• Monona: The city’s annual Monona Community Festival runs for July 3 and 4 with an all-day beer and wine tent, a cornhole tournament, art fair and drag bingo, among other entertainment. Fireworks will close out the festival at 9:20 p.m. on July 4. Organizers also recently announced that this year’s festival will be the last, due to a combination of fewer volunteers, increased event costs and new regulations. See the complete schedule here.

Appleton

The city will host a fireworks show on July 3 at 9:45 p.m. from Appleton Memorial Park, located at 1620 E Witzke Blvd.

Eau Claire

Eau Claire will shoot fireworks off of High Bridge on July 4, right near downtown. You can watch the show from surrounding parks and bridges, including Madison Street Bridge, which will be closed starting at 5:30 p.m. for people to watch fireworks.

Fond Du Lac

Fond Du Lac will celebrate Fourth of July on July 4 at Lakeside Park, located at 555 N Park Ave. The festivities will kick off with an Americana concert by the city’s Symphonic Band, before fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Check out this guide for more information on Fourth of July celebrations in Fond Du Lac and surrounding communities.

Green Bay

Downtown Green Bay will host the Festival Foods Fire Over the Fox celebration on July 4 from 3 to 10:30 p.m. The festival will include six stages of live music, more than 15 food trucks, a water ski show, inflatables, face painting and fireworks to ring in the night at 9:45 p.m.

Kenosha

Kenosha’s Celebrate America festival runs July 4 and 5 at 3rd Avenue and 58th Street, near the Southport Marina and Wolfenbuttel Park. This year’s celebrations include two live music stages, a carnival, food vendors and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.

Manitowoc

Manitowoc’s Fourth of July celebrations are part of SubFest, an annual celebration hosted by Wisconsin Maritime Museum. This year’s festival will run from July 4 to 7 at Maritime Drive, with free entry to the general grounds and $5 discounted entry to the museum. Entry is free for all children and active duty or retired military members.

Oshkosh

Oshkosh will host a Fourth of July celebration on July 4 at Menominee Park, located at Hazel Street and Merritt Avenue. Fireworks will ring in the festivities at 9:45 p.m. Check out this guide for more information on Oshkosh Independence Day events.

Racine

Racine will host a parade on July 4, followed by fireworks at dusk at North Beach, located at 100 Kewaunee St. Fireworks will be visible up and down the Lake Michigan shoreline, and dusk will fall at approximately 8:45 p.m. Parking in the area is limited to street parking in surrounding neighborhoods, so you might have to walk a few blocks to the beach.

The festivities will include a parade and live music on July 4, self-guided submarine tours all weekend, and a Tolling of the Boats ceremony at 9 a.m. July 5 to honor those who died while serving aboard U.S. Navy submarines. Fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m. on July 4. Check out the complete schedule here.

Sheboygan

The Sheboygan Freedom Fest will kick off bright and early with a 7:30 a.m. Freedom Run at the Sheboygan YMCA. Afterwards, you can check out the city’s parade, live music line-up and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on its lakefront near South Pier. Find a complete guide here.

Wausau

Fireworks will kick off at 9:15 p.m. on July 4 at the Downtown Wausau Airport. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the venue will have trash cans and bathrooms on-site. Check out this guide for more information on Fourth of July celebrations in the Wausau area.

Wisconsin Rapids

Independence Day celebrations in the Wisconsin Rapids will kick off near the Wisconsin River at 6 p.m. on July 4 with live music performances, but you can place tarps and blankets along the river or city parks as early as 6 a.m. that day. Fireworks and a rendition of the National Anthem are slated for 9:30 p.m. Find more information here.