Come out and celebrate Independence Day with the Water Bugs. The Muskego Water Bugs will be hosting an awesome firework display. Your family will not want to miss this Muskego 4th of July Celebration on July 3rd, 2025. Mark your calendars!

Please note restrictions on alcohol, including a ban, and parking. Read more in this article from 2018.

Muskego 4th of July Celebration Details on July 3rd

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• • Event is on Wednesday, July 3 (not July 4).
  • No on-site parking at Idle Isle. Parking at Park Arthur begins at 3 p.m. ($7)
  • Free Shuttle Service
  • Idle Isle will be closed until 3 p.m. 
  • No public launch at Idle Isle on July 3.
  • Water Ski Show begins at 6 p.m.
  • Concessions for purchase are provided by Muskego Water Bugs
  • Beverages for purchase are provided by Tailspin Bar
  • Fireworks begin at dusk.
  • Food, Beverage, and Attraction Vendors
  • Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds
  • Big O’s Texas BBQ
  • Little Havana Express Cuban Cuisine
  • Froyolo Sweet Treats
  • Flips Mini Donuts
  • BOHO Luc Boutique
  • Pretty Little Links MKE
  • MKE Efoil Powersurf Equipment
  • Pony Rides by Muskego Pony Rides
  • Face Painting by The Real Clowns

Muskego 4th of July Celebration Announcement from the Water Bugs:

The Muskego Water Bugs, in association with the Little Muskego Lake District, will be hosting the annual July 3rd fireworks show. The fireworks will be launched from a barge on Little Muskego Lake with viewing occurring from land and water. Limited parking will be available on city streets surrounding the lake, however there will not be any parking for vehicles with trailers on city streets. Park Arthur will be open for parking and viewing at 2:30pm.

Food and beverages will be available. Garbage cans, hot coal receptacles, and porta potties will be available. The Muskego Water Bugs will direct the parking and will ask for a $5 donation to help offset the cost of the event. Viewing of the fireworks can occur from anywhere on Idle Isle. All traffic will enter Park Arthur from Martin Drive and will exit on College Ave following the fireworks. No re-entry will be allowed. 

We are happy that we are able to continue the tradition of the July 3rd festival, show, and fireworks at Idle Isle in 2025. Funding for the event is provided by the Water Bugs and the Little Muskego Lake District as well as some generous donors through the Friends of the Water Bugs on Facebook.

Reader recommended locations to watch the fireworks:

Park Aurthur

Parking & Arrival 

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• Limited parking will be available on city streets surrounding the lake, but no parking for vehicles with trailers. Park Arthur will be open for parking and viewing from 3 p.m. to dusk. Muskego Water Bugs volunteers will be directing parking. A $7 donation is requested to offset event costs. All traffic will enter Park Arthur from Martin Drive and exit on College Avenue following the fireworks. No re-entry is allowed. Hardtke Drive will be closed. See muskegowaterbugs.org for a map.

Find more 4th of July festivities, fireworks, and parades in our 4th of July Guide!

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