Waukesha's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

WAUKESHA, WI – July 4 events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel the annual Fourth of July events, including Waukesha.

Thousands of people typically flock to the Waukesha County Expo grounds to see the show. Many summer community festivals have already been postponed or canceled, such as Summerfest and the Wisconsin State Fair.

Waukesha will see a different kind of Fourth of July in 2020 after city officials unveiled plans and a route for this year's "reverse" parade.

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A reverse parade will consist of stationary parade units with the public driving through a planned route. The "Remember Why It's the 4th of July" parade will take place on Sat. July 4 beginning at 11 a.m. and be on display until 12:30 p.m. around Cutler Park.

Plans for the stationary parade evolved following mass gathering restrictions due to COVID-19, officials said.

"With many events being canceled out of an abundance of caution for the well-being of all involved, we wanted to come up with a unique way to celebrate the long-standing July 4th tradition in Waukesha," Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly said. "I'll be at the start of the parade with goody bags for the first 1,000 kiddos, so they get some parade candy this July 4th."

The route will begin on Grand Ave. at Carroll St. and head north. Cars will be guided along the
route which will proceed to Wisconsin Ave., turn left on Maple, and exit the parade on Maple at
Carroll St.

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