Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.
Milwaukee County's mission is to provide high-quality, responsive services that enhance self-sufficiency, personal safety, economic opportunity and quality of life for its entire people.
Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
Find information about things to do and happenings in Milwaukee County.
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The annual July 3 tradition continues in 2019. Head to Veterans Park on Wednesday July 3 for an evening of fireworks and fun to celebrate Independence Day.
Milwaukee Lakefront, July 3, 9:30 p.m.
Head to the lakefront for a 45-minute display presented by American Family Insurance, T&M Partners, Milwaukee Brewers, Christian Yelich and Milwaukee County Parks! The show will start around 9:30 p.m. when fireworks are launched from barges on Lake Michigan.
Veterans Park, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Giant kite displays and kite flying lessons will be held in a special kite flying area in Veterans Park all day on July 3. The event is hosted by the Gift of Wings kite shop. Bring your own kite or buy one to take home.
Parking operations at the lakefront will begin at 6 a.m. on July 3. All lots can be accessed from Lincoln Memorial Drive and are first-come, first-served. There are no in-out privileges once a vehicle enters the grounds. No overnight parking is allowed. All vehicles are asked to leave the grounds after the fireworks display has concluded.
The Wisconsin Alestream will be pouring beers from four local breweries all day. Bring your own glass to save a couple of bucks with "refill rates." Proceeds from beer sales help support future park projects.
9480 Watertown Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275)