The Milwaukee Lakefront fireworks are coming back in 2023! Find them in the sky on July 3, 2023. Kick-off for the July 3rd fireworks, which will be taking place at  Veterans Park on Monday, July 3, for an evening of fireworks and fun celebrating tradition. The 30-minute fireworks display, co-presented by American Family Insurance, J&M Displays, the Milwaukee Parks Foundation, and T&M Partners, will start around 9:30 p.m.

The City of Milwaukee’s Fourth of July festivities are scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. A tradition dating back to 1911, Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events around the city.

With 2022 being the first year of full celebrations since the pandemic-related cancellations, Independence Day activities continue in 2023 in the parks throughout Milwaukee this summer, including parades, picnics, games, talent contests, and fireworks, in celebrating this great American holiday.

Additional Details 

• Parking: Cash-only Parking operations at the lakefront will begin at 6 a.m. on July 3rd. All lots can be accessed from Lincoln Memorial Drive and are first-come, first-served. Early arrival is encouraged to guarantee your parking spot. There are no in-out privileges once a vehicle enters the grounds. Lincoln Memorial Drive will be closed at 6 p.m. or once lots reach capacity and will reopen after the display. No overnight parking is allowed, so all vehicles will need to leave the park after the fireworks display has concluded. Parking Prices: $25 car; $50 car plus trailer; $75 RV; $100 RV plus trailer
• July 2nd Camping: Overnight camping is not currently allowed in any Milwaukee County Park, and parks close at 10 p.m. We kindly ask everyone to respect these regulations for the benefit and enjoyment of all park visitors. Please note that overnight parking is not permitted on either the 2nd or the 3rd day, ensuring a smooth experience for all park attendees.
• Trash: The July 3 Fireworks are a free event that attracts up to 100,000 people from all over the region to the Milwaukee lakefront – so we ask for visitors to help keep the park clean by taking their trash home with them. Everyone parking in Veterans Park will be given a trash bag to take their trash home with them.
• Volunteer Cleanup: Volunteer Cleanup help will also be needed along the lakefront following the July 3 fireworks, starting at 6am until 10am on July 4th. On July 5, help will be needed at various parks throughout Milwaukee County.  To sign up for a time slot and park, visit Milwaukee County Parks: Fireworks Cleanup Volunteer Sign-Up (signupgenius.com)
• Vendors: Food vendors and beer tents will be available from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on July 3rd. Please drink responsibly. If the weather is hot, we recommend drinking plenty of water. Most vendors will be cash only.
• Events: Gift of Wings hosts a kite festival. See giant kites flying above the park and give kite-flying a try at free lessons! It all takes place in the designated kite-flying area in Veterans Park. Bring your own kite or buy one at the Gift of Wings kite store.

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