Fourth of July: Information on Wednesday's Local Celebrations

The Fourth of July is coming up on Wednesday and both Port Washington and Saukville have a day of celebrations planned. 

Here's the details in case you're hoping to celebrate locally:

Port Washington

The parade starts at 11 a.m. and takes the following route: south Milwaukee Street to Grand Avenue, then east to Franklin Street, north to Jackson Street and then east to .

At the park, after the parade, there will be a ceremony to recognize the armed forces, a bike decorating contest, a watermelon seed spitting contest and a children's play area with a bounce house and live music.

Starting at 4 p.m., the band Vinyl Groove will take the stage at the band shell in Veteran's Memorial Park. At 7:30 p.m., Familiar Looking Strangers will take the stage.

Fireworks start at dusk. 

Anyone in need of more information can call the Port Washington Park and Recreation Department at 262-284-5881.

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Saukville

The Saukville parade starts at 1 p.m. starts at Rebel Road heading north and continuing on East Green Bay Avenue to Mill Street; it then continues on Mill Street to .

After the parade, there will be activities at Grady Park, and food and beverages as well as music will be available in the park until 5 p.m. Everything moves to Peninsula Park at 6 p.m. with more food and beverages as well as live music until fireworks at dusk.