Want to experience the small-town Northwoods charm of Vilas County’s towns and cities this summer? Head to northern Wisconsin over the Fourth of July, and you’ll find parades, fireworks shows, and community celebrations all across Vilas County.
Here’s a look at this year’s schedule.
June 28
- St. Germain Independence Day Celebration: The fun starts with the Freedom 5K Run and continues with a craft & vendor fair, kids’ games, live entertainment, a parade, and fireworks at dusk
July 3
- Manitowish Waters Independence Day Celebration: Variety of family friendly activities at the Manitowish Waters Community Center Grounds
- Land O’ Lakes 3rd of July Celebration & Fireworks: Behind the Gateway Lodge with food, drinks, and live music. Bring a lawn chair and watch the fireworks (displayed at dusk from the airport)
- Presque Isle Fireworks: Take in an exciting fireworks show at Pipke Park in Presque Isle
July 4
- Manitowish Waters Independence Day Celebration: Enjoy a parade, family-friendly activities, Music in the Park, and fireworks at dusk.
- Lac du Flambeau 4th of July Celebration: Lac du Flambeau’s festivities include a parade, food & craft vendors, live music, a pow wow, and fireworks at dusk
- Eagle River 4th of July Celebration: Join the fun in Eagle River with a parade featuring more than 60 entrants and a downtown street party featuring family games, music, food, and a beer garden.
- Land O’ Lakes Independence Day Parade & Party in the Park: Don’t miss Land O’ Lakes’ parade and kids’ games, food, drinks and live entertainment at Pavilion Park
- 4th of July Celebration in Sayner: Hometown celebration featuring a classic car show, a chicken BBQ, a kiddie parade, the main 250th birthday parade, a cash raffle drawing, a water ski show, and a fireworks display at dusk
- Boulder Junction’s Star Spangled Jubilee & Fireworks: Boulder Junction’s annual celebration features a parade at noon, Lions Club brat and hot dog tent, and a fireworks display at the Boulder Junction Airport
- Conover 4th of July Parade, Picnic in the Park & Water Ski Show: Head to Conover for a parade on County Highway K, a picnic in the park, and a water ski show on Lake Pleasant
- Phelps 4th on the Lake: The fun comes to downtown Phelps on the Fourth of July, including a street parade, a boat parade, live music, raffles, and a fireworks show
- Winchester Independence Day Celebration: Boat parade on Turtle Lake Divide followed by Music in the Park at the Town Park
Find more information about events in Vilas County and northern Wisconsin here.
