July 4th fireworks, parades; Milwaukee area celebrates

Brown Deer fireworks finale

Brown Deer capped the Fourth of July with fireworks on Thursday night.

GREENDALE, Wis. - From a reading of the Declaration of Independence in Greendale to parades in Whitefish Bay, Franklin and elsewhere, the Milwaukee area celebrated the Fourth of July on Thursday.

Of course, the day ended with dazzling fireworks displays in several communities – including Brown Deer.

SE Wisconsin celebrates Independence Day

Across the Milwaukee area, communities kicked off Fourth of July festivities with parades and more.