Along the parade route in Wauwatosa
Evan Peterson rides along in the Wauwatosa 4th of July parade.
WAUWATOSA, Wis. - One of Wisconsin’s largest 4th of July parades is back and is getting ready to kick off. Evan Peterson is in Wauwatosa as more than 20,000 people are expected to gather for the festivities.
From marching bands to local dignitaries, the Wauwatosa parade has more than 95 units participating in this year’s parade that stretches 24 blocks along North Avenue.
Wauwatosa 4th of July parade
FOX6's Evan Peterson is checking out the 4th of July parade in Wauwatosa this morning.
4th of July parade kicks off in Wauwatosa
Evan Peterson is checking out the 4th of July parade in Wauwatosa.
Scouts get ready for the Wauwatosa parade
The 4th of July parade in Wauwatosa kicks off at 9 a.m.
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