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Independence Day: Old Time Family Fourth

Fri, Jul 04

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Port Washington

Join us for an old time family fourth - just like when you were a kid!

Independence Day: Old Time Family Fourth
Independence Day: Old Time Family Fourth

Time & Location

Jul 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Port Washington, 435 Lake St, Port Washington, WI 53074, USA

About the event

Independence Day

an Old Time Family Fourth


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Join our American Legion Family for an old time family Fourth celebration! We are so excited about bringing back this tradition to our community!


SCHEDULE OF FESTIVITIES


PATRIOTIC PARADE

The route will start with the line up at Wisconsin & Main at the old county courthouse. Proceed on Grand Ave to Franklin St to Pier St to Lake St and end at the Veterans Park.


• 9:30 am Line up

• 10:00 am Step off


CEREMONY

Ceremony will begin 5 minutes after the conclusion of the parade at the Bandshell.


REFRESHMENTS

  • Following the parade, at Veterans Park, there will FREE ice cream and soda for the kids!

  • Available inside the Legion Hall for purchase from the American Legion Auxiliary: hot dogs, bratwurst, soda, chips, treats, and bakery items.

  • Post 82 Bar will be open for the sale of adult beverages.


MUSIC

Bandshell featuring: Windy Hope

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm


ACTIVITIES

Decorating Contest of your Rig - Win a Prize

(age groups 2 and under; 3-5; 6-8; 9-12, and 12-15). After the parade, bring your rig up in front of the bandshell. There will be prizes for best in show - one for each age group.


Rig categories per age group include:

  • Bikes/Trikes

  • Strollers/Wagons

  • Walkers/Wheelchairs/Mobility Scooters


Arts & Crafts (all ages)

Arts and crafts will be held in the Legion Hall.


Patriotic Pet Costume

Begin lining up your pets on the sidewalk in front of the Legion Hall.

  • Noon - 12:45 pm - Small animals in carriers

  • 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Cats in carriers

  • 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Dogs & other 4-legged pets on leashes


Patriotic Pet Partner Parade

Diane Burkhalter will share the route with you once all are assembled.

  • 2:30 pm


  • Spectators will vote on their favorite. Voting at Fork & Tap Patio and at the Cavalier Wine Bar.

  • PRIZES! For each pet category & best parade partners.

  • Voters are eligible for raffle drawing.

  • 50/50.

  • There will be a photo booth at Eclectic Avenue!


THANK YOU!!!!!!

Port Washington State Bank and Port Washington Park & Rec are providing decorating kits, available for pickup mid-June (first come first serve). We are excited to have the Port Washington State Bank's ice cream truck on site! Many thanks to all our local businesses who made this day possible by their generous donations!



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