Performance begins at 5 p.m. with a Christian Youth Theater presentation of medleys from "Annie," "The Little Mermaid" and more.
Four members of Milwaukee’s Florentine Opera perform at 6 p.m., showcasing opera selections and Broadway hits
florentineopera.org.
Free to the public
Presented by the City of Kenosha
Music by Yesterday's Children 1-4 p.m. Carnival games for children; raffles; community business booths and more.
Free refreshments from Texas Roadhouse and Culver's beginning at 12 noon.
Free admission. Some fees apply.
CYO band performs beginning at 9:30 a.m. Mass begins at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.
EVENT CATEGORY: Public EventsMarching bands, floats, local dignitaries and more kick off the Independence Day celebration with the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on. More than 10,000 spectators line the two-mile route, which begins at 22nd Avenue and 63rd Street in the Uptown district.
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The Mad Bomber pyrotechnics company promises another spectacular show on July 4 as the Festival Foods Fireworks light up the sky over the lakefront. Plan to arrive early in the day to stake out a premium spot with your blanket or lawn chairs. Fireworks are staged at Celebration Place east of the public museums on First Avenue. Pack a picnic or choose from a selection of hot, fresh food from local vendors. Admission is FREE.
EVENT CATEGORY: Public EventsSource 1 DJs get the music started, with a limbo contest, hula-hooping and family-friendly music. The Oscillators take the stage from 7-9 p.m. with a peformance of progressive and alternative folk, lots of harmony and event a dose of hip-hop. The Festival Foods Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. highlight the evening's entertainment. Kenosha News joins Kenosha County and the City of Kenosha in providing major support to present the perfomrances at the bandshell.
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