Please Join Us!

Kenosha takes full advantage of being a Wisconsin Harbor Town by inviting everyone to a large outdoor party near Lake Michigan to celebrate Independence Day! Events are scheduled across multiple weekends.

 

Come for the parade and stay for the fireworks!

 

Jump to:

Firecracker Run/Walk

Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade

Celebrate America

Fireworks

Carnival

Let Freedom Sing: Kenosha Pops Concert

Note: more information can be found at the “more details” links below. Information is subject to change.

Firecracker Run/Walk

participants posing after Firecracker Run/Walk

Where:
Downtown Kenosha; starts at Library Park
When:
Sunday, June 29
Of Note:
This is organized by the Kenosha YMCA. the event features a timed 5k and a 1-mile fun run (no timing). There is a registration fee. June 28 is the last day to register.

 

Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade

Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade

Where:
Downtown Kenosha
When:
Sunday, June 29; it steps off at 1 p.m.
Of Note:
“Celebrating Kenosha’s 175th Anniversary” is the theme for the 2025 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on. The parade includes a variety of entertainment and honored guests, bands, floats, and more.

 

Celebrate America

fireworks at Celebrate America

Where:
Near Southport Marina and Wolfenbuttel Park
When:
Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5
Of Note:
The City of Kenosha, with the support of partners, celebrates Independence Day. The fireworks are on the Fourth. There will be food & beverage vendors and stages with live music. Admission is free. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
More Details

 

Fireworks - part of Celebrate America

Celebrate America with Fireworks

Where:
Over the lakefront
When:
FRIDAY, JULY 4 AT 9:30 P.M.
Of Note:
The Festival Foods Fireworks will light up the sky!
More Details - including free shuttle information

 

Carnival - part of Celebrate America

Where:
Southport Marina Parking Lot
When:
Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 5
Of Note:
Enjoy an assortment of rides and fun! Fees apply.
More Details

 

Let Freedom Sing: Kenosha Pops Concert

Kenosha Pops concert at Sesquicentennial Bandshell in Pennoyer Park

Where:
Sesquicentennial Bandshell in Pennoyer Park
When:
Friday, JULY 4 AT 5 P.M.
Of Note:
THE KENOSHA POPS WILL PERFORM A FREE CONCERT OF PATRIOTIC FAVORITES. THIS EVENT, WHILE STILL ALONG THE LAKEFRONT, IS FURTHER NORTH FROM THE MAIN FESTIVITIES (CELEBRATE AMERICA).
More Details

 

Visit 2 Markets on Saturday, July 5:

step back in time at
Bristol Renaissance Faire

July 5
Libertyfest Parade and Fireworks in Twin Lakes

this summer, head to Historic Simmons Field for
Kingfish Baseball Games

bringing the cars back to where they were made ...
Welcome AMC collectors!

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