Waukesha 2017 Fourth Of July Parade, Fireworks

WAUKESHA, WI — Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department presents the 2017 Independence Day Activities. The event takes place on Tuesday, July 4th, and this year's theme is "Salute to Our Military & First Responders". The parade line-up will take place in the area of Cutler Park, 321 Wisconsin Avenue, with the following schedule.

10 a.m. - Line-Up in the area of Cutler Park
11 a.m. - Parade begins
Parade Route:

Participation

Children will have an opportunity to participate in the parade by decorating their bikes, trikes, buggies, wagons, and themselves! Children and their parents can line up in Cutler Park beginning at 10:00 am. Bike helmets are strongly recommended. Groups and families are encouraged to enter floats in the parade that reflect the theme "Salute to Our Military & First Responders" and meet the minimum standards. No application for the Children's Unit is required.

Free Ice Cream
There is free ice cream available for children in the parade distributed courtesy of Waukesha Kiwanis Early Risers at conclusion of Parade (Schuetze Recreation Center).

Fireworks Salute
9:30 p.m.
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The Independence Day celebration concludes with a bang! Bring your blankets and chairs to:

Waukesha County Expo Center:
1000 Northview Road
Waukesha, WI 53188

4th of July Fireworks
Grounds will open at 6 p.m. with the show beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. Due to the extensive ground show, the fireworks are best viewed from the Expo grounds.

Rain Date
In the event of rain, this portion of the event will be rescheduled for July 5.

Things to Know:
Pets, carry-in fireworks (including sparklers),candles, grills, and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on Expo grounds.

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