Muskego Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Date and Time
Friday Jul 3, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Location
Idle Isle Park on Little Muskego Lake
Idle Isle is closed on July 3. It opens for festivities at 3 p.m. Parking is available beginning 3 p.m. at Park Arthur ($7).
See below for Food, Beverage, and Attractions during the celebration.
Muskego Water Bugs Ski Show begins at 6 p.m.
Fireworks begin at Dusk.
Muskego Independence Day Celebration ...
Description
The Muskego Water Bugs, in association with the Little Muskego Lake District, will be hosting the annual July 3rd fireworks show. The fireworks will be launched from a barge on Little Muskego Lake with viewing occurring form land and water. Viewing may occur from anywhere on Idle Isle.
Limited parking will be available on city streets surrounding the lake, but no parking for vehicles with trailers. Park Arthur will be open for parking and viewing from 3 p.m. to dusk. Muskego Water Bugs volunteers will be directing parking. A $7 donation is requested to offset event costs. All traffic will enter Park Arthur from Martin Drive and exit on College Avenue following the fireworks. No re-entry is allowed. Hardtke Drive will be closed. See muskegowaterbugs.org for a map.
Food and beverages will be available. (See details below.) Garage cans, hot coal receptacles, and bathrooms will be available.
Limited parking will be available on city streets surrounding the lake, but no parking for vehicles with trailers. Park Arthur will be open for parking and viewing from 3 p.m. to dusk. Muskego Water Bugs volunteers will be directing parking. A $7 donation is requested to offset event costs. All traffic will enter Park Arthur from Martin Drive and exit on College Avenue following the fireworks. No re-entry is allowed. Hardtke Drive will be closed. See muskegowaterbugs.org for a map.
Food and beverages will be available. (See details below.) Garage cans, hot coal receptacles, and bathrooms will be available.
Details:
- Event is on Wednesday, July 3 (not July 4).
- No on-site parking at Idle Isle. Parking at Park Arthur begins at 3 p.m. ($7)
- Free Shuttle Service
- Idle Isle will be closed until 3 p.m.
- No public launch at Idle Isle on July 3.
- Water Ski Show begins at 6 p.m.
- Concessions for purchase are provided by Muskego Water Bugs
- Beverages for purchase are provided by Tailspin Bar
- Fireworks begin at dusk.
Food, Beverage, and Attraction Vendors (Items may change. Check muskegowaterbugs.org or Facebook for current information.)
- Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds
- Big O's Texas BBQ
- Little Havana Express Cuban Cuisine
- Froyolo Sweet Treats
- Flips Mini Donuts
- BOHO Luc Boutique
- Pretty Little Links MKE
- MKE Efoil Powersurf Equipment
- Pony Rides by Muskego Pony Rides
- Face Painting by The Real Clowns
