The City of Oconomowoc 4th of July Fireworks are will be set off at dusk from Fowler Lake! Dusk is usually around 9:00 pm / 9:30 pm. Please remember proper physical distancing and safety while viewing fireworks. Oconomowoc ALWAYS celebrates the Saturday prior to the 4th of July, except in 2025! This year the party is on July 4th as part of their HOMETOWN CELEBRATION.

Friday, July 4

• 11am: Time Capsule Dedication at John and Lavinia Rockwell Park
• 5pm: Independence Day Parade Presented by the Oconomowoc Rotary Club.
• Parade route begins at West Wisconsin Avenue/Concord Road. Travels east through downtown and roundabout. Ends at Police Department.
• 9pm: Independence Day Fireworks Display Choreographed display from barges on both Lac La Belle and Fowler Lakes.

Road and Parking Lot Closures for the Independence Day Fireworks:
• Fowler Lake Municipal Parking Lot: 5 pm
• Fowler Park: parking lot closed 5 pm
• Lisbon Road (from North Lake Road to Greenland Avenue): 5 pm

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Viewer recommendations for watching the fireworks in person from past years:

• Behind Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
• By St. Paul’s Lutheran Church/School
• The Village Green
• Fowler Park – although this is usually the busiest location.
• City Beach
• *New in 2021 – Rockwell Park on Fowler Lake (Build a Park at 517) See fundraiser above.

Prior to the fireworks, watch the 4th of July parade through downtown Oconomowoc.

Find more 4th of July festivities, fireworks, and parades in our 4TH OF JULY GUIDE!

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