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With most events canceled this summer, including community festivals, it’s not a surprise that almost every fireworks show in Dane County has been canceled. If you leave the county, you can find plenty of celebrations within a 90-min. drive of Madison. Here’s a status report for 2020:
| Event | When, where | Of Note |
| Firemen’s Festival | July 3, Cottage Grove | STILL TAKING PLACE. New event from the Firemen’s Festival. You should be able to see the fireworks from anywhere in the city. |
| Wilderness, Chula Vista, Mt. Olympus, Kalahari | July 4, Lake Delton | STILL TAKING PLACE. Almost all the major resorts are having their own fireworks displays |
| Wisconsin Dells | July 4, Wisconsin Dells Municipal Pool | STILL LISTED ON EVENT CALENDAR. Best viewing at Maurer’s and the Bank of Wisconsin Dells parking lots. |
| TUNDRA Racing | July 4, Dells Raceway Park | STILL TAKING PLACE. TUNDRA racing starts at 6 p.m. |
| Monona Community Festival | July 4, Winnequah Park | CANCELED ON MAY 4. Includes the Wisconsin Wife Carry Championship and an art fair |
| DeForest Area 4th of July Celebration | July 4, Fireman’s Park | CANCELED ON MAY 20. Includes a car show and free pony rides |
| Shorewood Hills | July 4, Blackhawk Country Club | CANCELED ON MAY 29. Includes a triathlon and adult water fight |
| Maple Bluff Fest on the Fourth | July 4, Beach Park | CANCELED. Includes a 5K and “Battle of the Bluffs” softball game |
| Waunaboom | July 4, Ripp Park | CANCELED ON JUNE 1. Includes live music, family activities and helicopter rides |
| Brooklyn | July 4, Legion Park | NO FIREWORKS. 2018 appeared to be the final year, as insufficient funds were raised in 2019. |
| Madison Mallards | July 4, Warner Park | SEASON CANCELED ON JUNE 24. Game time is 5:05 p.m. |
| Stoughton Fair | July 5, Mandt Park | CANCELED ON MAY 19. Includes tractor pulls and pizza-eating contest |
| Pepsi Nationals | July 5, Angell Park Speedway | CANCELED ON JUNE 11. Event will feature the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets |
Tags: Cottage Grove, Monona, north side, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Wisconsin Dells
