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US Bank Fireworks Show at the lakefront this weekend

July 2, 2011

Gift of Wings Fireworks Kite Festival begins at 11 a.m.

Milwaukee County Parks and US Bank invites the public to attend the spectacular July 3 fireworks show at Veteran’s Park on the lakefront starting at dusk (approx. 9:25p.m.). The skies will light over the lakefront in Milwaukee for 60 minutes of “oohs and aahs.”

“The summer is an exciting time for Milwaukee County as we prepare for a season of festivals, concerts, and family-fun events like the July 3 fireworks at the Lakefront,” said County Executive Chris Abele “We hope to have record attendance at this year’s grand fireworks show, and at the many other events we host throughout this festive time of year.”

Visitors should plan to arrive early to the show and there is no overnight parking in Veterans Park. Veterans Park Special Event Parking Operations begin July 3 at 6a.m. Fees for cars are $20. To ensure safety, the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department will close vehicular access to North Lincoln Memorial Drive shortly before the fireworks.

Food and concessions will be available. At 11a.m. the annual Fireworks Kite Festival in Veterans Park will begin with all kite fliers welcomed and continue through 6 p.m. Kites will color the sky throughout the day and kite performers like Dan Jones and his giant 4-line Revolution kite will be on hand performing, along with the giant kites of Yves LaForest and many more.

In addition, neighborhood committees have announced 4th of July festival celebrations held on Monday, July 4th in the following Milwaukee County Parks:

Alcott Park
3751 S. 97th St.

Gordon Park
2828 N. Humboldt Blvd.

Humboldt Park
3000 S. Howell Ave.

Jackson Park
3500 W. Forest Home Ave.

Dr. M L King, Jr. Park
1531 W. Vliet St. (no fireworks)

Lake Park
3233 E. Kenwood Blvd.

Lincoln Park
1301 W. Hampton Ave.

McGovern Park
5400 N. 51 Blvd. (no fireworks)

Mitchell Park
2200 W. Pierce St.

Noyes Park
8235 W. Good Hope Rd.

Sherman Park
3000 N. Sherman Blvd. (no fireworks)

Washington Park
1859 N. 40th St.

Wilson Park
1601 W. Howard Ave.

For more information call (414) 257-PARK or go to www.mkedcd.org/july4th

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