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Fireworks in Madison!

It’s almost the 4th of July! Who doesn’t love wearing red, white and blue while heading to a 4th of July Parade; grilling at a BBQ; spending the day on the lake; or—our favorite—spending the evening watching fireworks?

If you aren’t sure where to catch some fireworks this year, we got you covered.

Tuesday, July 2

ElverPark Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
ElverPark, Madison, WI

Wednesday, July 3

Madison Rhythm and Booms Fireworks at 9:30p.m.
Warner Park, Madison, WI

Or, find a cozier spot on the opposite side of Mendota such as the Union Terrace, TennyPark or James Madison park!  

Thursday, July 4

Shorewood Hills Fireworks at Dusk.
Blackhawk Country Club, Shorewood Hills, WI

Maple Bluff Fest on the Fourth at Dusk.
BeachPark, Maple Bluff, WI

Monona Community Festival at 9:20 p.m.
WinnequahPark, Monona, WI

Stoughton Fair at 9:30p.m.
MandtPark, Stoughton, WI

DeForest 4th of July at Dusk
Firemans Park, DeForest, WI

Know any other great spots? Let us know! And please share your stories and photos from this year’s firework shows!

And, as a parting bit ‘o fun…

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