Many are wondering where to find fireworks in SE Wisconsin in 2022
Looking for all the local 4th of July parades, activities, and fireworks? Many communities are excited to bring back their favorite 4th of July activities in 2022. Lake Country Family Fun has been following these communities closely in the Waukesha County and surrounding area for all the fun with our Local 4th of July Event Guide, so you know what’s going on and what’s not. If you have a parade or firework display that is not listed please send an email to lakecountryfamilyfun@gmail(dot)com, and it will be added to the list! The fun isn’t only on the 4th of July, it actually starts in June! This is by far one of my favorite times of year, the small town USA spirit is truly alive in the Lake Country area to celebrate Independence Day!
We are all Americans, whether we arrived by boat, plane, foot, or our ancestors are native to the land. America has sorted history, but don’t we all? We are all messy and have messed up at various point in our life, America as a country of the people it is made up of, is no different.
Below is the listing of all the events, parades, and fireworks for Independence Day 2022. They are organized first by parades and then by fireworks, lastly by the day of the event. Plus, be sure to check out Lake Country Family Fun’s parade survival tips to maximize your 4th of July fun! For the details of a particular event, click the description and it will lead you to the particular calendar event for all the details. Please remember times are sometimes approximate, such as fireworks at dusk. Lake Country Family Fun is not responsible for changes to scheduled events, fireworks, parades etc…and some of these outdoor events may be weather dependent.
List of 4th of July Events in 2022
Tap on the event for more details on each event.
Oconomowoc 4th of July Parade
Bring your family to the Oconomowoc 4th of July Parade. Enjoy a patriotic parade that travels from R…
July 2 @ 5:00 pmEast Troy 4th of July Parade
The East Troy Lions Club are bringing back their 4th of July parade in 2022! It will be at noon on S…
July 3 @ 12:00 pmMenomonee Falls Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade is back in 2022! The Independence Day Parade is the largest …
July 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pmSussex 4th of July Kiddie Parade
Bring your kiddos to the annual Sussex 4th of July Kiddie Parade! Celebrate the 4th of July with th…
July 4 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pmDelafield American Legion’s 4th of July Community Parade
Sponsored and produced by the Delafield American Legion for many years, bring your family to the Del…
July 4 @ 10:00 amBrookfield 4th of July Parade
Brookfield 4th of July Parade The parade starts at 10:00 am. All Independence Day Activities in the …
July 4 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pmWatertown 4th of July Parade and Celebration
The Watertown, WI parade begins at 10:00 am for the 2022 Watertown 4th of July Parade and Celebratio…
July 4 @ 10:00 amWaukesha 4th of July Parade
The City of Waukesha is having a 4th of July parade in 2022! The annual 4th of July parade will take…
July 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pmStone Bank 4th of July Parade and Fest
The 71st annual Stone Bank 4th of July Parade has been approved by the Town of Merton for July 4th, …
July 4 @ 11:00 am – 10:30 pmNew Berlin 4th of July Parade
The New Berlin 4th of July Commission is excited to host the 54th annual Fourth of July celebration …
July 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pmDousman Derby Days
This year marks the 67th annual Dousman Derby Days in Dousman, Wisconsin. It is a great community …
July 29 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on July 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm
One event on July 31, 2022 at 11:00 am
Dousman Derby Days
This year marks the 67th annual Dousman Derby Days in Dousman, Wisconsin. It is a great community …
July 30 @ 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on July 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm
One event on July 31, 2022 at 11:00 am
Dousman Derby Days
This year marks the 67th annual Dousman Derby Days in Dousman, Wisconsin. It is a great community …
July 31 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on July 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm
One event on July 31, 2022 at 11:00 am
DandiLion Daze (Muskego Fest)
DandiLion Daze is the largest FREE admission festival in southeastern Wisconsin! DandiLion Daze, for…
August 26 @ 5:00 pm – 11:59 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on August 27, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on August 28, 2022 at 11:00 am
DandiLion Daze (Muskego Fest)
DandiLion Daze is the largest FREE admission festival in southeastern Wisconsin! DandiLion Daze, for…
August 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:59 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on August 27, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on August 28, 2022 at 11:00 am
DandiLion Daze (Muskego Fest)
DandiLion Daze is the largest FREE admission festival in southeastern Wisconsin! DandiLion Daze, for…
August 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on August 27, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on August 28, 2022 at 11:00 am
Madison St. Patrick’s Day Parade
****The 2022 St Patrick’s Day Parade has been postponed until 2023. They look forward to celebrati…
March 11, 2023 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Parades Cancelled in 2022:
Tap on the event for more details on each event.
Mukwonago Lions Summerfeste
Mukwonago Lion’s Club Summerfeste summer festival including rides, carnival, softball tournaments,…
June 16 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on June 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm
One event on June 18, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on June 19, 2022 at 11:00 am
Mukwonago Lions Summerfeste
Mukwonago Lion’s Club Summerfeste summer festival including rides, carnival, softball tournaments,…
June 17 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on June 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm
One event on June 18, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on June 19, 2022 at 11:00 am
Mukwonago Lions Summerfeste
Mukwonago Lion’s Club Summerfeste summer festival including rides, carnival, softball tournaments,…
June 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on June 17, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on June 18, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on June 19, 2022 at 11:00 am
Misty Meadows Subdivision Fireworks
The Misty Meadows Subdivision will have their fireworks the weekend of Father’s Day, prior to …
June 18 @ 9:30 pmMukwonago Lions Summerfeste
Mukwonago Lion’s Club Summerfeste summer festival including rides, carnival, softball tournaments,…
June 19 @ 11:00 am – 6:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on June 17, 2022 at 11:00 am
One event on June 18, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on June 19, 2022 at 11:00 am
Hartland Hometown Celebration Fireworks
Bring your family to the Hartland Hometown Celebration! We love this festival, especially the parade…
June 24 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pmKettle Moraine Days
The Kettle Moraine Days Committee is excited to bring the popular event back in 2022! The Eagle Fire…
June 24 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on June 25, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on June 26, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Kettle Moraine Days
The Kettle Moraine Days Committee is excited to bring the popular event back in 2022! The Eagle Fire…
June 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on June 25, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on June 26, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Kettle Moraine Days
The Kettle Moraine Days Committee is excited to bring the popular event back in 2022! The Eagle Fire…
June 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on June 25, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on June 26, 2022 at 12:00 pm
New Berlin 4th of July Family Festival
Bring your family to the New Berlin 4th of July Family Festival this year. It’s the 54th annual ev…
July 2 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pmCity of Delafield 4th of July Fireworks
The City of Delafield 4th of July Fireworks over Lake Nagawicka will begin at dusk. The start time o…
July 2 @ 9:00 pmCity of Oconomowoc 4th of July Fireworks
The City of Oconomowoc 4th of July Fireworks are will be set off at dusk from Fowler Lake! Dusk is …
July 2 @ 9:00 pmVillage of Lac La Belle Fireworks
The Village of Lac La Belle will be shooting off their fireworks from Camp Olin Sang Ruby at dusk. P…
July 2 @ 9:00 pmNew Berlin 4th of July Family Festival
Bring your family to the New Berlin 4th of July Family Festival this year. It’s the 54th annual ev…
July 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 pmMuskego 4th of July Celebration
Come out and celebrate Independence Day with the Water Bugs. The Muskego Water Bugs will be hosting …
July 3 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pmMenomonee Falls Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade is back in 2022! The Independence Day Parade is the largest …
July 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pmMilwaukee Lakefront Fireworks
The Milwaukee Lakefront fireworks are coming back in 2022! After a two-year hiatusMilwaukee’s July…
July 3 @ 9:00 pmEast Troy 4th of July Fireworks
The East Troy 4th of July Fireworks, organized by the East Troy Lions, will start at dark/dusk on Su…
July 3 @ 9:00 pmOkauchee Lake 4th of July Fireworks
The Annual Okauchee Lake 4th of July Fireworks will be on July 3rd this year (2022) and shot off at …
July 3 @ 9:00 pm – 9:45 pmWatertown 4th of July Fireworks & Celebration
Watertown 4th of July Fireworks and Celebration SCHEDULE: The 4th will have the parade which …
July 3 @ 9:00 pm – 9:30 pmPhantom Lake 4th of July Fireworks
The Phantom Lake 4th of July Fireworks will be lit off in Mukwonago on the 3rd of July in 2022. Phan…
July 3 @ 9:30 pmNew Berlin 4th of July Family Festival
Bring your family to the New Berlin 4th of July Family Festival this year. It’s the 54th annual ev…
July 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 pmElm Grove Family Fun Fest (4th of July)
Bring your family to the Elm Grove Family Fun Fest! The Family Fun Fest is run by the Elm Grove Juni…
July 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmBrookfield Family Fest and Fireworks for 4th of July
Bring your family to the Brookfield Family Fest and Fireworks for 4th of July this year in 2022! All…
July 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:17 pmNorth Lake 4th of July Fireworks
The 2022 North Lake 4th of July fireworks show falls on Monday evening, so they are still expecting …
July 4 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pmWaukesha July 4th Fireworks
The Waukesha July 4th Fireworks are on for 2022! The Independence Day celebration concludes with a…
July 4 @ 9:15 pmSussex WI Fireworks
Come out to watch the Sussex Fireworks with your family this 4th of July 2022! 9:20 p.m. – Sus…
July 4 @ 9:20 pmPewaukee Lake Fireworks
The Pewaukee Lake fireworks will be at dusk, view them from Lakefront Park or the beach! Your family…
July 4 @ 9:30 pmNew Berlin 4th of July Fireworks
The New Berlin 4th of July Fireworks will be on July 4th at 10:00 pm in Malone Park. The fireworks…
July 4 @ 10:00 pmUpper Nemahbin Annual Fireworks
Upper Nemahbin Annual Fireworks will be on Saturday, July 9th at dusk, around 9:15 pm. Watch from Pa…
July 9 @ 9:15 pmDousman Derby Days
This year marks the 67th annual Dousman Derby Days in Dousman, Wisconsin. It is a great community …
July 29 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on July 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm
One event on July 31, 2022 at 11:00 am
Dousman Derby Days
This year marks the 67th annual Dousman Derby Days in Dousman, Wisconsin. It is a great community …
July 30 @ 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on July 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm
One event on July 31, 2022 at 11:00 am
Dousman Derby Days
This year marks the 67th annual Dousman Derby Days in Dousman, Wisconsin. It is a great community …
July 31 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on July 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm
One event on July 31, 2022 at 11:00 am
Parades, Fireworks & Festivals by Day
June 24 –
· Hartland Hometown Celebration Fireworks
June 26 –
· Hartland Hometown Celebration Parade
See more in calendar format HERE.
Here are Lake Country Family Fun’s summer parade survival tips!
- Bring water, lots and lots, of water.
- Get there early, if you can’t buddy up with another family that you love and whomever gets there first saves enough space for the whole group.
- Strategically seat your family near a rest room if at all possible.
- Strategically seat your family near a place they can run and kill time prior to the parade starting, many parades go by parks (that is usually where you will find us) {Pro tip from Lake Country Family Fun founder, Melissa Peterson}.
- Bring freeze pops or frozen yogurt tubes. The last thing you want is your 3 year old over heating and ending up in a walk-in freezer at a convenience store. {Pro tip from Lake Country Family Fun founder, Melissa Peterson}
- Bring a small pair of scissors for said freeze pops. It will save time, frustration and your teeth.
- Bring wet wash cloths in a ziplock bag to cool down your little people or to clean off your sweaty face and sticky hands. Throw them in the freezer or fridge and grab them just before you leave.
- Bring some band-aids, inevitably someone will fall and skin their knee.
- Bring a blanket to place on the sidewalk or curb, once the parade begins your little people will be chasing candy and not relaxing in their chairs. It helps give them parameters of what their ‘area’ is and how far they can go for candy.
- Snacks, snacks, snacks. If you bring a large bag of pretzels bring some small bags/containers to give to each kid individually (bring a few more than you think you may need).
- Please teach your children manners. {Don’t be the parent with your kid knocking over somebody else’s kid to get that piece of Laffy Taffy.} Let them know their boundaries and expect them to abide by it.
- See these parade etiquette tips for respecting the American flag.
- Bring a few extra bags for the kids to round up their candy, bring at least one extra for use as a trash bag.
- Bring mineral sunscreen, if you can apply prior before the parade.
- Bring some extra baby wipes, they have so many purposes and can help in multiple ways. (Sticky candy anyone? kids playing in the dirty street?)
- Bring a few extra hair rubber bands, things get lost easily and when they get hot the ladies will always want their hair pulled up.
- Possibly an extra change of clothes if you have a kid that likes to pour water on themselves, or are a sweaty little mess, or maybe you have somewhere to go afterwards.
- Got an extra tip for families? Let us know!
We’ve put together 21 Must Do Events in July! See the list of events here.

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