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!
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Note: more information can be found at the “more details” links below. Information is subject to change.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Where:
- Over the lakefront
- When:
- FRIDAY, JULY 4 AT 9:30 P.M.
- Of Note:
- The Festival Foods Fireworks will light up the sky!
- Where:
- Southport Marina Parking Lot
- When:
- Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 5
- Of Note:
- Enjoy an assortment of rides and fun! Fees apply.
- 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).