July 4, 2022: See Fireworks And Events Near Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, WI — Make up for lost time at this year's Independence Day celebration with a trip to the zoo, by attending a baseball game or watching Milwaukee's big fireworks show at Veteran's Park. Patch has put together a guide to fireworks and festivities near you in 2022.

Here are fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Milwaukee so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store for July 4 in Milwaukee:

Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks 2022 @ Veteran's Park

Lakefront Fireworks is a 45-minute fireworks display planned at Veteran's Park around 9:30 p.m. on July 3, according to the event website. American Family Insurance, the Kelben Foundation, Inc. and Town Bank will co-present the show.

Fireworks Across The City Of Milwaukee

A total of 12 Milwaukee parks will hold different celebrations, ranging from parades, free snacks and fireworks. July 4 festivities will be held in the following parks.

• Alcott Park
• Enderis Playfield
• Gordon Park
• Humboldt Park
• Jackson Park
• Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Park
• Lake Park
• Lincoln Park (fireworks only)
• Mitchell Park
• Noyes Park
• Washington Park (fireworks only)
• Wilson Park

Brewers Vs. Cubs Game @ American Family Field

Kids under 14 and seniors over 60 get a 50 percent discount on tickets to watch the Milwaukee Brewers face off with the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on July 4 at 3:10 p.m., according to the MLB schedule. You can buy tickets here.

$4 On The Fourth @ Milwaukee County Zoo

The Milwaukee County Zoo will charge all visitors $4 to visit on July 4. Parking fee and concession fees still apply.

See Also: 4th Of July Fireworks: Check Fireworks Laws In Wisconsin

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.