After a year of weather-related postponements and cancellations in 2022, fireworks should be back for the July 4, Independence Day celebrations in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
To help you plan where you can view some of the fireworks shows in the area, here is our complete list of shows scheduled for 2023.
Milwaukee’s Lakefront Fireworks
The biggest fireworks show in the area will take place on Monday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. The event typically attracts around 10,000 people.
Parking at the lakefront will begin at 6 a.m., July 3 and will be cash only ($25 a car). All lots can be accessed from Lincoln Memorial Drive on a first-come, firstserved basis. There are no inout privileges once a vehicle enters the grounds and no overnight parking is allowed. All vehicles are asked to leave the grounds after the fireworks display has concluded.
City of Milwaukee Parks – Tuesday, July 4
Alcott Park: 9:15 p.m. at 3751 S. 97th St.
Gordon Park: 9:15 p.m. at 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd.
Humboldt Park: 9:15 p.m. at 3000 S. Howell Ave.
Jackson Park: 9:15 p.m. at 3500 W. Forest Home Ave. (fireworks only)
Lake Park: 9:15 p.m. at 3233 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Lincoln Park: 9:15 p.m. at 1301 W. Hampton Ave. (fireworks only)
Mitchell Park: 9:15 p.m. at 2600 W. Pierce St.
Noyes Park: 9:15 p.m. at 8235 W. Good Hope Road (fireworks only)
Washington Park: 9:15 p.m. at north 40th and West Galena streets (fireworks only)
Wilson Park: 9:15 p.m. at 1601 W. Howard Ave.
Milwaukee County
Brown Deer: Tuesday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m, Village Park, 4920 W. Green Brook Dr., Brown Deer
Cudahy: Tuesday, July 4, at 9:15 p.m., Sheridan Park, 4800 S Lake Dr., Cudahy
Franklin: Saturday, July 1, at 9:30 p.m., Lions Legend Park, 8713-8743 W Drexel Ave, Franklin
Glendale: Tuesday, July 4, at dusk, Kletzsch Park, 6560 N. Milwaukee River Pkwy., Glendale
Greendale: Tuesday, July 4, at dusk, Greendale High School’s Brinkman Field, 6801 Southway, Greendale
Greenfield: Tuesday, July 4, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Konkel Park, 5151W. Layton Ave., Greenfield
Hales Corners: Tuesday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m., Hales Corner Park, 5765 S New Berlin Rd., Hales Corner
Oak Creek: Tuesday, July 4, at dusk, Lake Vista Park, 4001 Lk Vis Pkwy, Oak Creek
Shorewood: Tuesday, July 4, at 9 p.m., Atwater Park, 4000 N Lake Dr, Shorewood
South Milwaukee: Tuesday, July 4 at unspecified time, Grant Park, 100 Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee
St. Francis: Tuesday, July 4, at 9:15 p.m., Milton Vretenar Memorial Park, 4230 S Kirkwood Ave., St. Francis
Wauwatosa: Tuesday, July 4, at 9:15 p.m., Hart Park along 65th Street and River Parkway, the launch site is 63rd Street and River Parkway
West Allis: Tuesday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m., West Allis Athletic Complex at Nathan Hale High School, 11601 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis
Whitefish Bay: Tuesday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. at Klode Park, 5960 N. Lake Drive
