Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Fireworks canceled despite best efforts to keep Independence Day tradition.
The Waukesha Fourth of July fireworks show came to an early ending after small grass fires began sprouting up due to severe dry conditions. Although the Waukesha Fire Department used the Waukesha County Expo grounds where the fireworks were held for pump training this week, the ground still wasn’t wet enough to prevent fire. Some fires sprouted up across the street on the north end of the expo center near Crites Field. After the show was canceled, people reacted in various ways on Waukesha Patch’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. From Facebook: From Twitter:
Parade will be held in downtown Waukesha and fireworks celebration will be at the Waukesha County Expo.
Patch has put together a collaborative map of all the best spots. We'd love you to share your favorite spots to enjoy the festivities, too.
Communities all over southeast Wisconsin will offer fireworks in the coming days. Patch has put together a map of all the Fourth of July festivities occurring in the Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine areas. Please, add all your favorite spots to watch fireworks to our public collaborative map. You can also post it in the comments on this article! You can offer tips about where to park or the best place to unpack the picnic, or just let us know which town offers the best show. The map shows pins with all the area fireworks shows and links back to the important details — when, where and how to get there. If you need any more information from us, just let us know. And you can drop a pin on the map, too, to help out your friends and neighbors. …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Waukesha Fire Department held pump training on Waukesha County Expo grounds, which also helped keep the ground wet.
Despite dry conditions and other communities considering canceling Fourth of July fireworks, Waukesha’s fireworks are planned as scheduled, according to Battalion Chief Joe Vitale. The Waukesha Fire Department held its pump training at the Waukesha County Expo Center today and plans to do so again Wednesday. The training, which helped to water the ground, was held at the expo center to “kill two birds with one stone,” Vitale explained. “Right now everything is a go,” Vitale said. The Waukesha weather report for the next few days is: Today Tonight Independence Day Wednesday Night Thursday Thursday Night
Waukesha Independence Day fireworks and parade pictures from last year.
Ah, July 4. Independence Day. Fourth of July. No matter how you say it, the holiday celebrates our country's birth. We celebrate in different ways in different communities but red, white and blue, parades and fireworks are time-tested traditions. Want to see what Waukesha's celebration was like in 2011? Check out these pictures. Then take you camera with you to the parade and the fireworks and share your view of July 4 with the community.
Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas wishes area residents a happy and safe Fourth of July.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Editor's Note: This column was written by Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas. Independence Day, the Fourth of July, is one of my very favorite holidays. The celebration of our great nation and the patriotism displayed on that day always fills me with pride. The community celebrations throughout Waukesha County are something to be admired. Neighbors and civic groups in many of our municipalities come together each year to celebrate American freedom. On the Fourth of July, as we share time with friends and family, it is important to remember the sacrifices of many individuals that have made our freedom possible. So many brave men and women have fought for our freedom and as we celebrate this holiday, we must recognize these individuals who…
Monday, July 2, 2012
Celebrate July 4 with your neighbors in Waukesha.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Check out these fireworks displays in Waukesha and in the surrounding area.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Parade will be held in downtown Waukesha and fireworks celebration will be at the Waukesha County Expo.
The city of Waukesha has announced the schedule of events for its July 4 celebration. The America the Beautiful parade begins at 11 a.m. leaving from Cutler Park. The parade will begin at the corner of Maple and Wisconsin Ave., travel west on Wisconsin Ave., turn right at West Ave., follow Main St. east, turn left on Buckley, then right on Baxter, finishing at the Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter St. in Frame Park. “To our knowledge the tradition of the Fourth of July Parade in Waukesha dates back to at least 1871,” said Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Ron Grall. “The pride, history and sense of community exhibited by the citizens of Waukesha and our visitors are apparent in their participation of Fourth of July activities and…
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Share your photos on Patch.
The Waukesha County Expo was packed July 4 as area residents gathered to watch the fireworks display at dusk. Did you get pictures of the fireworks? Share them with your neighbors on Patch. If you didn’t get enough fireworks, Big Bend – located about 15 minutes south of Waukesha – is holding its show at dusk Saturday in Village Park, W230-S9185 Nevins St..
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2:33 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
I love the fact that we spent tax dollars on fireworks and city services to control any fires that started, when clearly it was unsafe to begin with. I guess there must be unlimited funds for stupidity and unlimited water supply when we are trying to find more sources of water for the city of Waukesha... Great job officials! more ›