Oconomowoc’s HomeTOWN Celebration

Oconomowoc is 150 years old and the City is planning a celebration like no other. July 4 and 5 will be packed with Oconomowoc’s traditional Independence Day celebrations, but they will be made extra special for the occasion. July 4 starts with a time capsule dedication, Fourth of July parade and stunning fireworks display – on TWO lakes. Saturday Oconomowoc is bringing back an old favorite, the street dance! Downtown will be closed for dancing in the street, food and drink vendors and a special area for kids. Grab the family, all your friends and head down July 4 and 5 to celebrate Oconomowoc’s Oconomowoc’s HomeTOWN Celebration and birthday.

Parking? They’ve got you covered. Hop the shuttle service from Metro Market on East Wisconsin Avenue and Oconomowoc High School to downtown!

Oconomowoc’s HomeTOWN Celebration

Friday, July 4

• 11:00 am – Mayor Magnus will bury a time capsule in John and Lavinia Rockwell Park
• 12:00 pm – Lake Country Dockhounds take on the Cleburne Railroaders. What better way to celebrate Independence Day than enjoying America’s favorite past time? Catch the game before the evening’s festivities.
• 5:00 pm – The Oconomowoc Rotary Club hosts the Independence Day Parade. This year the parade route will change stepping off at West Wisconsin Avenue and Concord Road. It will continue east through downtown ending at the Oconomowoc Police Station. This is planned in anticipation of a military flyover during the parade. More entertainment is planned as well, like the UW Marching Band!
• 6:00 pm – Immediately following the parade a car show is planned downtown. More details to be shared as plans develop.
• 7:00 – 9:00 pm – Music in John and Lavinia Rockwell Park. Catch some tunes, and find your spot for the fireworks show!
• 9:00 pm/dark – Independence Day Fireworks Display. Two displays will be choreographed over Fowler Lake and Lac La Belle. This will be a not-to-miss show. Make plans to find the perfect spot to view this spectacular double display.
  • • • 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
      • Rockwell Park on Fowler Lake

Saturday, July 5

• 9:00 am – Lake Country Freedom Run/Walk. Celebrate Freedom with the Lake Country Freedom run, walk and kids fun run. This family-friendly event offers a 5k or 10k course, a walker friendly 2-mile option and a free kiddos 1K. Free finisher hot dogs. Finisher woodles from Oconomowoc’s very own Ridgeway Woodworks. Dog friendly event. Make it a day and let the kids skate at the new Ocon skatepark & splash pad. Sign up here.
  
  
• 12:00 pm – Lake Country Dockhounds take on the Cleburne Railroaders.
• 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm The party starts downtown. Three bands are booked to hit the stage which will be in the middle of Wisconsin Avenue. Bands play at 1, 3:30 and 6pm. The event will also include food trucks and beverage tents.
• Location: Downtown Oconomowoc Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue and Cross Street
• Live Music
  • 1-3pm- Orange Whips
  • 3:30-5:30pm- Failure to Launch
  • 6-9pm-Stetsin and Lace
• 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Kids Zone ALL FREE ACTIVITIES: 
  • 4-person bungee from Tims Toyz
  • Life’s a Party Face Painting
  • Balloon Artist: Jester Fun Entertainment
  • Bounce Life Rentals:
    • Inflatable Obstacle Course
    • Toddler Age Bouncy House
    • Inflatable Ax Throwing
  • The Kids Zone will be located at the intersection area of Wisconsin Avenue/St. Paul Street
    • Kona Ice and Dough Nation will also be in this area!

Find any last minute changes (weather related, too) to the event and celebration on FACEBOOK.

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

Find more FREE SUMMER FUN and our Bucket List: 77 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER!

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