How to Celebrate Independence Day!

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America celebrates July 4 as Independence Day because on July 4, 1776 the members of the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. Now it is a national holiday that celebrates our country’s freedom from Great Britain. Festivities vary by state and culture, but here is how to do it big in Wisconsin!1. The simplest and most patriotic way would be to hang an American flag from your home or decorate your lawn with flags. This is an easy way to show your loyalty and patriotism!

2. Have you ever read the Declaration of Independence aside from when you were in school? Why not get a copy and read up for a refresher! Share with family and friends to remember why we fought and why it’s still worth fighting for.

3. Get creative and patriotic with your wardrobe! Wear red, white, blue or even the American flag on your clothing. Use finger paint to draw the flag on your cheek, wear a flag pin on your clothes or go Pinterest crazy with the U.S. flag on your nails!

4. Support your community by attending a parade! Get into the spirit by waving at participants, clapping as U.S. veterans pass and scooping up the candy that gets tossed at you!

5. Enjoy family time at a barbeque or picnic. Spend the afternoon eating traditional 4^th of July food like hamburgers, hotdogs, watermelon and American-flag-themed desserts. Delicious!

6. Wrap up a wonderful day by attending a fireworks show! Most cities and town provide a fireworks display of some kind, make sure to check the website of your city or municipality for details.

JUNE 30

Hartland | Nixon Park at 9:30

JULY 1

Oconomowoc | Fowler Park at Dusk

Burlington | Browns Lake Venetian Night | Fisher park at Dusk

Tichigan | Tichigan Lake at Dusk

JULY 2

Delafield | over Nagawicka Lake at Dusk

JULY 3 

Lake Geneva | Grand Geneva Resort at Dusk

Milwaukee | Veterans Park, Lakefront at 9:00

Menomonee Falls | High School football field at Dusk

Muskego | Idle Isle Park at 9:30PM

Sturtevant | Fireman’s Park at 9pm

JULY 4
Brookfield | Mitchell Park at 9:15PM

Burlington | Chocolate Fest grounds at Dusk

Franklin | Lions Legend Park at 9:30PM

Glendale | Kletzsch Park at 9:30PM

Greendale | Across from High School at Dusk

Greenfield | Konkel Park at Dusk

Hales Corners | Hales Corners Park at Dusk

Janesville | Traxler Park at Dusk

Kenosha | East End Harbor Park at 9:30PM

Milwaukee | Lake Park at 9:15PM

New Berlin | Malone Park at 10PM

Oak Creek | East Middle School at Dusk

Racine | North Beach at 9:20PM

Raymond | 76th street at 9:30PM

Shorewood | Atwater Park at 9:30pm

South Milwaukee | Grant Park at 9:30PM

Sussex | Village Park at 9:20PM

Waukesha | Waukesha County Expo at 9:30PM

Wauwatosa | Hart Park at 9:15PM

West Allis | State Fair Park at 9:30PM

Whitefish Bay | Klode Park at 9:30PM

Wisconsin knows how to celebrate our nation’s birthday in style, make sure to check your community for parades and fireworks. Invite friends and family over for a delicious afternoon barbeque and above all, remember why we celebrate this grand day! #ShorewestRealtors #ShorewestFamily #4thOfJuly

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