Fourth of July
Please join us in Kenosha, Wisconsin for the Fourth of July!
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 typically scheduled across multiple weekends – with a parade held the Sunday before the Fourth of July and a multi-day festival with the fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Come for the parade and stay for the fireworks!
Communities throughout Kenosha County will be hosting celebrations. Here’s a sampling.
2026 Fourth of July Information
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Celebrate America with Fireworks
Let Freedom Sing: Kenosha Pops Concert
Somers Independence Day Parade
Note: more information can be found at the “more details” links below. Information is subject to change.
Firecracker Run/Walk
Where: Downtown Kenosha; starts at Library Park
When: June 28, 2026
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.
Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade
Where: Downtown Kenosha
When: Starts 1 p.m. on June 28, 2026
Of note: The 2026 parade features a record number of entries. "United States Celebrates 250 Years" is this year’s theme.
Celebrate America with Fireworks
Where: Entertainment is at each end of 2nd Avenue in HarborPark
When: July 3-4, 2026
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.
Let Freedom Sing: Kenosha Pops Concert
Where: Sesquicentennial Bandshell in Pennoyer Park
When: July 4, 2026
Of note: The Kenosha Pops will perform a free concert of patriotic favorites at 5 p.m. This event, while still along the lakefront, is further north from the main festivities (Celebrate America).
Libertyfest in Twin Lakes
Where: Lance Park / Lake Mary in Twin Lakes
When: July 3-4, 2026
Of note: July 3 is the festival with fireworks at Lance Park – along with a Cardboard Boat Race on Lake Mary. On July 4, the annual Libertyfest Parade happens.
Somers Independence Day Parade
Where: From Shoreland Lutheran High School to Somers Elementary School
When: 2 p.m. on July 4, 2026
Of note: The Village & Town of Somers present this annual parade.
step back in time at
Bristol Renaissance Faire
this summer, head to Historic Simmons Field for
Kingfish Baseball Games
