4th of July fireworks at Milwaukee parks still on despite weather, mayor's office says

Firework displays at Milwaukee parks have not been canceled despite the weather forecast, the mayor's office said.

According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms late on July Fourth, but it's likely the storm won't impact the Milwaukee area until after sunset.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson's spokesperson, Jeff Fleming, said, "The current plan is to go ahead with the fireworks displays as early as darkness allows."

Fleming added that local media would be notified if anything changes.

At least three communities in Wisconsin (Green Lake, Fond du Lac and Kohler ) have canceled fireworks this evening.

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Here are the Milwaukee parks with fireworks on Independence Day:

• Alcott Park, 3571 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, 524 S. Layton Blvd.
• Noyes Park, 8235 Good Hope Road
• Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St.
• Wilson Park, 1601 W. Howard Ave.

Traditionally the parks are managed by the county, but the organizer for festivities on the holiday is the city's Fourth of July Commission.

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