SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday July 3, 2025, 11:00 am
Bike Decorating
Library East Parking Lot
Join the Brookfield Public Library on July 3rd in the Library’s East parking lot to decorate your bike for the Children’s Parade on July 4th.
Friday July 4, 2025
10:00am – Independence Day Parade
Flag Raising Ceremony and Ice Cream Social-immediately following the parade in Civic Plaza
6:00pm – 9:00pm-Family Fest
9:15pm – Fireworks
Parade Spectator Information
Road Closures
Calhoun Road will close at approximately 9:30 AM
The parade will continue until all units have completed the route. In a typical year the parade ends approximately at 11:30 am.
Please check the Parade Route for information on where to view the parade.
Spectator Parking Information for the Parade
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 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. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
PARADE PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Guidelines for Parade Entries
Participants in the parade are asked to abide by the Guidelines for Parade Entries.
FAMILY FEST AND FIREWORKS INFORMATION
Family Fest
Mitchell Park – 19900 River Road Brookfield
An annual pre-fireworks event featuring family-oriented activities and a variety of food and entertainment. 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
Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025
The fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 PM.
Rain date Saturday, July 5, 2025 for Fireworks Only – No Family Fest
