Brookfield July 4 Fireworks, Parades and More: 2018 Guide

BROOKFIELD, WI — The 2018 Fourth of July in Brookfield features fun for the entire family, including one of the better parades in the area, in addition to a city-wide ice cream social (how awesome is that?) and a family festival replete with games and activities, huge bouncing inflatable structures, free face painting, stilt walkers, and also a variety of food, and entertainment.

Parade

Please check the Parade Route for information on where to see the parade. The Parade begins at 10:00 AM, on July 4th, 2018.

• BAND BUSES: Buses please park in the West parking lot of St. John Vianney Parish; located on Norhardt Drive near Gebhardt Road.
• PARADE PARTICIPANTS: Parking is available at City Hall, Library, Safety Building, and St. John Vianney Church lots. Additional parking is also available in the overflow lot north of the BCHS football field and south of North Avenue (accessible from the Parade Staging Area and North Avenue) or at the Ruby Isle Shopping Center or Post Office.
• PARENTS AND SPECTATORS: Are encouraged to park in the overflow lot accessible from North Avenue just east of Calhoun Road.

Parade Spectator Guidelines

In the interest of public safety and fairness, the Independence Day Activities Committee is requesting that parade spectators refrain from obstructing or attempting to reserve any public right of way area (e.g. sidewalks, curb areas, medians) by placing chairs, blankets, tape, rope, tents, or any other item along the parade route before 7:00 PM the night before the July 4th parade.

No items may be placed on median strips until 7:00 AM on the morning of the parade. In addition, the placement of large and over-sized items that could potentially obstruct the view of other parade spectators is strongly discouraged.

Ice Cream Social

The annual city-wide Ice Cream Social will take place on the Civic Plaza immediately following the parade. There will be a flag raising ceremony and other entertainment.

Family Fest

Family Fest is in full swing at Mitchell Park from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This annual pre-fireworks event features family-oriented games and activities, huge bouncing inflatables, free face painting, stilt walkers, a variety of food, and entertainment.

Special features on the Children’s Stage include “Glen Gerard "Magic Productions” and “The Truly Remarkable Loon- A Comedy Juggling Show”. “Our House” Band will be back with great entertainment on the Pavilion main stage. Come on out to the park earlier and find parking, have a picnic, enjoy the activities and entertainment, and stay for the fireworks extravaganza.

Fireworks

The annual fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:17 p.m. on July 4, 2018 at Mitchell Park. Arriving early for the best parking opportunities is strongly encouraged. The rain date is Thursday, July 5th, 2018 at 9:17 p.m.

Please call the Newsline for updates in the case of weather issues, (414) 297-9565 or check the city website under "News and Announcements."

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