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    4th of July Event Listings Save Email Print
    Posted: 1:47 PM Jul 1, 2008
    Last Updated: 4:23 AM Jul 4, 2008
    Reporter: WSAW Staff

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    Multi-Day Events:

    July 2nd - July 6th
    Wausau Area Jaycees' 4th of July Celebration.
    Grandstand shows with live bands every night and karaoke on the weekend afternoons. Enjoy carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food, and fireworks. Admission is free. Festivities begin at noon. Marathon Park, 1201 Stewart Avenue.
    For more information call (715) 842-2688.

    July 4th - July 6th
    Stevens Point Riverfront Rendezvous
    Pfiffner Pioneer Park
    Stevens Point celebrates its 150th anniversary with live music, food & refreshments, fireworks and more.
    2 Stages of Live Entertainment Daily
    July 4th - Carp Fishing Contest. Downtown Parade at Noon.
    July 5th - Emergency Vehicle Display noon-3 p.m. 5K Run. Lighted Boat Parade 9:15-9:45 p.m. FIREWORKS at Dusk
    July 6th - KIDS DAY- Kids Parade at noon
    For more information call (715) 346-1531.

    July 4th & July 5th
    Rosholt Centennial Celebration
    July 4th
    Fireworks by FFA ALUMNI at Rosholt Fair Park beginning at dusk.
    July 5th 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Fun Parade (including bikes, wagons, wheelbarrows) beginning at 10:00 a.m. Kids Rides, Historical tours of Village and Museums, History Artifacts in Communuity Hall at Fair Park, Music Entertainment, Etc..
    For More Information call: 715-677-4510.

    July 4th & July 5th
    Park Falls 4th of July Celebration.
    Softball tournament, street dance; parade 1 p.m., live bands, kids games, garage sales, fireworks, food & beverages; live bands; Fri.-Sun. - ATV poker run; ATV mud run on Saturday; activities are sponsored by the Park Falls American Legion. All active duty service members are invited to wear their uniforms and join in the parade. American Legion Hall. For more information call (715) 762-4182.

    Friday July 4th

    Amherst Family Fun Fest
    Vintage and special interest car parade, chicken dinner, beer and soda stands, children's activities, fireworks. Sponsored by Tomorrow River Lions & Lioness Clubs.
    Amherst Fairgrounds
    Highways KK and B
    Amherst, WI 54406

    Antigo July 4th
    Come and enjoy the holiday watching the parade on 10th Avenue. Lots of floats, cars, & candy are sure to make this event a special treat. Fireworks will follow the parade at dusk.
    For More Information call:715-623-4134.

    Lac du Flambeau July 4th Celebration
    Parade starting at noon with many food stands (including traditional Native American specialties), arts & crafts, featuring Native American artists. A special Pow Wow starting at 7 p.m followed by a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. 602 Peace Pipe Road.
    For more information call (877) 588-3346.

    Manitowish Waters July 4th Celebration
    Arts & crafts, live music, cook-out & beverages, bake sale, raffles, Lakes Association educational booths & trout pond, static aircraft display, giant playground, huge kids' game tent & prizes. Parade at 1 p.m. through downtown. Ski show at Rest Lake Park, 7:30 p.m.; town-sponsored fireworks at dusk over Rest Lake. Community Center. Event starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
    For more information call (888) 626-9877.

    Marshfield 4th of July Fireworks Show
    Marshfield Fair Park - 10 p.m.
    For more information call: 1-800-422-4541.

    Mercer July 4th Celebration.
    Parade downtown at 11 a.m. Games for kids and adults, food, beverages and live music by Al's Pit Stop follows at Carrow Park. At dusk a spectacular fireworks display over Grand Portage Lake! Restrooms, picnic tables, grills, swing set, jungle gym and swimming available at the park. Arts & Craft show too! Carrow Park. Event starts at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m.
    For more information call (715) 476-2389.

    Minocqua Independence Day Celebration.
    No one does it like the Lakeland Area from a parade featuring good old fashioned floats to some great marching bands. Fireworks at dusk. Downtown. Event starts at 12:00 p.m.
    For more information call (715) 356-5266.

    Mosinee July 4th Parade, Festival & Fireworks.
    Festival begins at 4pm with Food, Beer Garden, Dunk Tank, Apple Pie Judging, Great Music & Fun for all ages. Parade starts at 6PM on Jackson and 4th Street. Fireworks begin at Dusk in RIVER PARK. sponsored by the Mosinee Chamber of Commerce. THE EVENT IS BEING HELD AT RIVER PARK THIS YEAR!
    For more information call (715) 693-4330.

    Rib Mountain 4th of July Community Picnic
    Doepke Park - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    South Mountain Road, Highway N
    Complimentary food, games for all ages, & prizes. Join us for a fun celebration enjoying great community friendship!
    For more information call: 359-2422.

    Sayner 4th of July Celebration
    Held at the Town Park starting with a great Fireman's BBQ from noon-5pm, parade through downtown Sayner at 3 p.m., special water ski show on Plum Lake at 7pm followed by fireworks at dusk.
    For more information call: 888-722-3789.

    Rhinelander 4th of July Parade
    The theme for this year's 4th of July parade will be "A Solid Foundation from Country to County to City. Based on 100 year celebration of Oneida County Courthouse. This year a new addition from Canada, Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay.
    Starting at the Police Station on Frederick Street at 11:00 a.m.
    Contact Dale Schlieve: Parade Chairman at 715-369-1814.

    Wausau City Square 4th of July Celebration
    Jul 4, 2008 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    400 Block Downtown Wausau
    4th of July Kiddie Parade
    Bring decorated wagons or bicycles for Re/Max kiddie parade around the City Square. Registration and line up at 10:30 a.m., parade at 11 a.m.
    Flag raising, a band, food, and game for the kids all from 12-3
    For more information call: 715-843-0748.

    White Lake - July 5th
    The morning starts with the Possum Chase, a 1-mile or 10K race. This
    event includes awards, door prizes, and a free piece of pie to the first 20 finishers! Registration is at 7:00 am with the 1 mile race starting at 8:30 am and the 10K starting at 9:10 am.
    Come and experience a day full of fun and festivities with the Parade which starts at noon. Food, live music, and refreshments follow the parade.
    American Legion Youth Baseball doubleheader at Oatman Park @ 2:00 pm.
    Fireworks over White Lake at dusk.
    For more information call (715) 882-2246.

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    Posted by: Patrick Location: Antigo on Jun 18, 2009 at 06:57 PM
    I would just like to add to the Antigo events that the crew from Let the Flag Wave will be bringing over 2000 12in by 18in flags to the parade route this year. As is our normal we will be giving them first to our Patriotic future the children.

    Posted by: Alyce Location: Prentice, WI on Jul 4, 2008 at 02:48 PM
    Will there be fireworks in Ogema, WI tonight or tomorrow night? Thanks

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