The City of Milwaukee's Fourth of July Festivities
Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events throughout the city, a tradition dating back to 1911. In 2025, Milwaukee will once again celebrate this great American holiday with parades, picnics, games, talent contests, fireworks and more!

The Milwaukee Fourth of July Commission has selected the 2025 Theme: Joining Hands in Unity

Schedule:

9:00am - Parade from Riverside Park
Parade from Maryland Avenue School (Prospect and Bradford Avenues)

9:30am - Ice Cream

10:00am - Games

11:00am - Bikes and Trikes, Coasters and Buggy Judging
Children’s Activities
Water Balloon Toss

9:15pm City of Milwaukee Fireworks