It’s Time for Some Fireworks!
Here’s our annual list of the 4th of July celebrations in the Madison, Wis., and Wisconsin Dells areas. Of note, Lights the Isthmus did not return this year.
| Event | When, where | Of Note |
| Angell Park Speedway | June 29, Angell Park Speedway | The event will feature Badger Midgets, IMCA Modifieds and Midwest Legends . |
| City of Verona | July 2, Hometown USA Park | New fireworks show back in its second year, sponsored by Festival Foods. |
| Madison Mallards | July 3, Warner Park | First pitch is 5:35 p.m., with fireworks following the game. |
| DeForest Area 4th of July Celebration | July 3, Fireman’s Park | Includes a car show, live music and free pony rides. Note the fireworks are held on July 3, not July 4. |
| Wilderness, Chula Vista, Mt. Olympus, Kalahari | July 4, Lake Delton and Wisconsin Dells | Almost all the major resorts have their own fireworks displays. Chula Vista has fireworks on both July 3 and July 4. |
| Wisconsin Dells | July 4, Elm Street Plaza | Live music and family-friendly activities take place during the day. |
| Madison Night Mares | July 4, Warner Park | First pitch is 4:05 p.m., with fireworks following the game. |
| Monona Community Festival | July 4, Winnequah Park | Includes the Wisconsin Wife Carry Championship and an art fair. |
| Shorewood Hills | July 4, Blackhawk Country Club | Includes a mini-triathlon, a children’s parade and an “east” vs. “west” softball game. |
| Maple Bluff Fest on the Fourth | July 4, Beach Park | Includes a 5K run, festival and “Battle of the Bluffs” softball game. |
| Waunaboom | July 4, Ripp Park | Includes live music, a petting farm and a movie in the park. |
| Stoughton Fair | July 4, Mandt Park | Includes truck and tractor pulls, a strongman competition and a pizza-eating contest. |
Tags: DeForest, Lake Delton, Monona, near west, north side, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Wisconsin Dells
