U.S. Bank July 3rd fireworks show along the lakefront
MILWAUKEE — All eyes will be on the skies on Tuesday, July 3rd for the annual U.S. Bank fireworks show, which takes place off the shore of Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront.
The U.S. Bank fireworks begin at dusk — approximately 9:25 p.m.
The show will feature more than 10,000 pounds of fireworks, with 5,000 igniters lighting more than 20,000 shells.
This year’s fireworks show will feature three distinct sections, each with its own finale. The first showcases a synchronized firing of shells to highlight precision timing, followed by simultaneous mass effects. The third section will build up toward the finale. The grand finale will feature a barrage of both low-level and high-level effects.
This year’s display will feature new shells not seen in last year’s show plus some old favorites. A state-of-the-art electronic system will ensure proper timing of the colorful and noisy fireworks display. It will be connected by more than eight miles of wire.
The best seats can be found in Veterans Park and Juneau Park. Handicap parking is available at the north end of Veterans Park.
As parking is at a premium, going further out and catching a number of downtown buses to the lakefront, or taking the Summerfest shuttle along Wisconsin Avenue may be the best option.
For details on the best bus route, please call the Milwaukee County Transit System at (414) 344-6711.
The state Department of Natural Resources is reminding people to keep personal fireworks out of state parks and forests due to dry weather and heat.
If you can’t make it down to the lakefront on Tuesday, watch the entire U.S. Bank fireworks show on FOX6 — in high-definition! Coverage starts at 9:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE for additional information on Fourth of July events in the City of Milwaukee.
The FOX6Now.com web team compiled a rather complete list of fireworks display times and locations within the interactive Google map just below. Simply manipulate the map to find your community — and then click on the marker to get the information that pertains to that community. Happy 3rd and 4th!
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