Fourth of July fireworks start early in Wisconsin, with one community launching its pyrotechnics on Friday, June 26.
Most cities and villages around Milwaukee have fireworks on July 4, and many are accompanied by other celebrations and events.
The below fireworks are organized by date and alphabetically; July 4 fireworks are organized alphabetically by county.
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JUNE 26
Hartland
Fireworks are slated for 10 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Nixon Park, 175 E. Park Ave.
For more information, visit the Hometown Celebration page on the Hartland website.
JUNE 27
Grafton
Fireworks begin at dusk at Lime Kiln Park. For more information, visit grafton-wi.org.
Mequon-Thiensville
Fireworks are scheduled for dusk at Thiensville Village Park, 250 Elm St., Thiensville.
For more information, visit familyfunbeforethefourth.com.
JULY 3
Milwaukee: July 3 drone show
The drone show is planned for 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 3, along the lakefront at McKinley Beach, N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.
Bathrooms open and people can start finding their spots at 3 p.m. Chairs and blankets can be put down, but tents and grills are not allowed.
The show is free and open to the public. Food, beverages and other vendor items will be available for purchase beginning in the afternoon. Outside picnic foods are welcome, but outside alcohol isn’t allowed. No pets are permitted on the beach, playgrounds, or ball courts.
The drone show will include images of Milwaukee’s most iconic landmarks and other patriotic and local themes with a synchronized soundtrack accompanying the drones. The show is expected to end by 10:30 p.m.
For more information, visit county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Experience/Special-Events/Drone-Show-Lakefront
Mukwonago
Fireworks will launch from Phantom Glen Park, 441 Andrews St., at about 9:30 p.m.
Visit phantomlakes.us/fireworks/2026-fireworks for more information.
Muskego
Fireworks will be at dusk at Idle Isle Park, W182 S6666 Hardtke Drive.
For more general and parking information, visit muskegowaterbugs.org.
Waukesha
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. at Lowell Park, 2201 Michigan Ave.
JULY 4
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
Brown Deer
The Village of Brown Deer will have fun activities on Saturday, July 4, at the Village Park and Pond, 4920 W. Green Brook Drive. Family-friendly activities begin at 3 p.m. The pond is open for swimming from noon to 5 p.m., there’s a raffle at 8 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
There will be live bands and food trucks. Details on the live music and food trucks will be announced at a later date.
For more information, visit browndeerwi.org/calendar or facebook.com/BrownDeerParkandRec.
Cudahy
At 9:15 p.m., there will be fireworks at Sheridan Park, east of the pond at 4800 S. Lake Drive.
For more information, visit cudahy-wi.gov/events/fourth_of_july.php
Franklin
Franklin offers four days of festivities for its Independence Celebration from Thursday, July 2, to Sunday, July 5. Celebrations will be at Lions Legend Park between Loomis Road and Drexel Avenue.
Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.
For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.franklinwi.gov.
Glendale
Fireworks are set for dusk.
Events will be at Kletzsch Park, 6560 N. Milwaukee River Parkway.
Greendale
Celebrations will take place near the gazebo on Broad Street in historic downtown Greendale from Wednesday, July 1, to Saturday, July 4.
Fireworks will be at dusk.
For more information, visit greendalelions.org/family-4th-festival/
Greenfield
Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Ave.
Fireworks will begin around 9:45 p.m.
For detailed information, visit gfjuly4.com.
Milwaukee parks
Multiple parks across Milwaukee are hosting fireworks:
Milwaukee Summerfest fireworks
The last day of Summerfest is Saturday, July 4, from noon to midnight.
Jelly Roll, Sam Barber, The Temper Trap, BoDeans, Soul Asylum, Joywave, Jonah Kagen and more are performing, and a fireworks show will light up the shoreline in the evening.
For more information and to get tickets, visit summerfest.com.
South Milwaukee
Fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m. at Grant Park. For more information, call 414-762-2222
Wauwatosa
Fireworks will be launched at about 9:15 p.m., at a new location yet to be announced.
West Allis
Fireworks will be from 9:30 to 10 p.m. at the West Allis Athletic Complex at Nathan Hale High School, 11601 W. Lincoln Ave.
For more information, visit westalliswi.gov/o/cwa/page/west-allis-independence-day-activities.
OZAUKEE COUNTY
Cedarburg
Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm. at Adlai Horn Park.
For more information, visit business.cedarburg.org/events/details/4th-of-july-parade-hometown-celebration-in-cedarburg-35071.
Port Washington
Fireworks are set for dusk at Veterans Memorial Park on Lake Street.
For more information, visit www.visitportwashington.com/events/calendar-of-events.
Saukville
Fireworks will be at dusk at Peninsula Park, 303 E. Clay St.
For more information, visit village.saukville.wi.us.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Germantown
Fireworks are scheduled for dusk at Firemen’s Park, W162 N11870 Park Ave.
For more information, visit germantownwi.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/813.
Kewaskum
Fireworks will be at dusk at River Hill Park, 1150 Parkview Drive.
For more information, find Kewaskum Fire Department on Facebook.
West Bend
At 9:30 p.m., the fireworks show will begin at Riverside Park, 700 E. Kilbourn Ave.
For more information, visit visitwestbend.com/event/independence-day.
WAUKESHA COUNTY
Brookfield
A fireworks display will be held at at Mitchell Park, 19900 River Road, starting around 9:15 p.m.
For more information, ci.brookfield.wi.us/1133/Independence-Day
Menomonee Falls
Fireworks are slated to begin at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.) on July 3 on the practice field between Menomonee Falls High School, W142 N8198 Merrimac Drive, and Ben Franklin School, N81 W14701 Franklin Drive.
For more information, visit fallsparades.org/independence-day-parade.
New Berlin
The fireworks show is at 10 p.m. at Malone Park, 16400 W. Al Stigler Blvd.
For a complete schedule, visit newberlin4th.com.
Oconomowoc
At 9 p.m. or at dusk on the 4th, there will be a patriotic fireworks display over Fowler Lake.
For more information, go to visitoconomowoc.com/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/167
Okauchee Lake
The sky over Okauchee Lake will light up with fireworks July 4 at dusk on Inland Park, in front of the Golden Mast Inn, W349 N5293 Lacy’s Lane, in Okauchee Lake.
Pewaukee
Fireworks will be at dusk over Pewaukee Lake.
For more information, vist cityofpewaukee.us/749/2026-Fouth-of-July-Festivities
Sussex
The firework display begins at 9:20 p.m. and can be viewed from the hill in front of The Ridge Pavilion at Village Park.
For more information, visit sussexwi.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2619/59
(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.)
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Where to see 2026 Fourth of July fireworks across Milwaukee area
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