We’ll have a cookout in Curtis Reed Square in Menasha featuring live music performers. At dusk there will be a Pajama Jam in Shattuck Park in Neenah. Come down and secure your spot for the Parade of Lights, then join us to dance the night away.
There will be events all afternoon and evening at Riverside Park in Neenah and Jefferson Park in Menasha culminating with the Neenah & Menasha Fireworks.
| Event | Location | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Reed Square Cookout | Curtis Reed Square | 05:30 PM – 09:30 PM | |
Beverage and food starting at 5:30pm benefiting the Menasha High School Wrestling Club. | |||
| Curtis Reed Square Music: That 90's Band | Curtis Reed Square | 06:00 PM – 09:30 PM | |
That 90’s Band will provide the entertainment from 6:00 – 9:30pm leading up to the Parade of Lights. | |||
| Shattuck Park: Pajama Jams | Shattuck Park | 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | |
Bring the family, wear your pajamas and dance the night away from 7:30-8:30pm. This event is sponsored by the YMCA and Community Fest. | |||
| Parade of Lights | Curtis Reed Square, Riverside Park | 09:00 PM – 10:00 PM | |
The parade begins on Main St. in Neenah, proceeding east on Main St., merging on to Wisconsin Ave. eastbound. It will then turn left on Commercial St. We will continue north onto Washington (Please Note the parade will shift to the north bound lanes once we cross into Menasha). Then turn right on Main St. and then left on Milwaukee St. | |||
| 250th Celebration of Prayer & Worship | Riverside Park, Harbor Stage | 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM | |
This meeting will feature an ecumenical prayer gathering, accompanied by a brief message, designed to welcome all Christian denominations. The primary aim of this event is to create a space for us to come together and pray for our nation. Thank you to American Family Hartman & Associates LLC for sponsoring this event. | |||
| Food Vendors | Riverside Park, Along Park Dr. | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM | |
Food Vendors that will be at Riverside Park 2026:
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| Rotary LRWB Parade (Park Drive North to South) | Riverside Park, Along Park Dr. | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | |
Kids decorate your bikes, scooters wagons and join us for a kids-only parade down the park drive to kick off Neenah’s July 4th Celebration! No need to register, just show up and join in on the fun!!! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Neenah. | |||
| Randy Peterson Kids Music | Riverside Park, Main Stage | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | |
A family friendly fast-moving mix of music, humor and storytelling geared for kids, but which all ages will enjoy. | |||
| Kids Face Painting | Riverside Park, Along Park Dr. | 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM | |
Kids of all ages welcomed to get your face painted with your July 4th favorites. | |||
| Petting Zoo | Riverside Park, North Lawn | 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM | |
All ages are welcome to make some furry friends this 4th of July! | |||
| Kids Balloons | Riverside Park, Along Park Dr. | 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM | |
Animals, swords, and hats of all kinds to entertain the kiddos. | |||
| Carnival Games with the Rotary Club of Neenah | Riverside Park, East Lawn | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM | |
Join the Rotary Club of Neenah in an assortment of fun carnival games! | |||
| Stunt Show | Riverside Park, East Lawn | 12:15 PM – 12:35 PM | |
Thrill seeking jumps and tricks all performed to entertain young and old! | |||
| Reading of the Declaration of Independence | Riverside Park, Main Stage | 12:45 PM – 12:55 PM | |
Join us for the reading of our Declaration of Independence, the reason for our 4th of July Celebration. | |||
| Neenah Idol-National Anthem | Riverside Park, Main Stage | 12:55 PM – 01:00 PM | |
Neenah Idol winner will perform the National Anthem. | |||
| Karate America Neenah Demo & FREE Kids Karate Class | Riverside Park, Harbor Stage | 01:00 PM – 01:45 PM | |
Karate America – Neenah goes through the moves. There will also be a 15 minute kids class open to whomever is in the audience watching. | |||
| WI Singers | Riverside Park, Main Stage | 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | |
Featuring the top talents from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Singers entertains with stellar vocals, stunning choreography and spectacular big band sound from the past forty years. | |||
| Food Vendors | Jefferson Park | 01:30 PM – 10:00 PM | |
| Webfooters | Jefferson Park, Water Front | 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM | |
The Webfooters Water Ski Show performers every Wednesday and Sunday throughout the summer on the Wolf River in Fremont. We also participate in the annual Wisconsin State and National Water Ski Show Tournaments. | |||
| Dairy Queen Cupcakes | Riverside Park, Main Stage | 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM | |
Come cool off with a delicious ice cream cupcake! | |||
| Stunt Show | Riverside Park, East Lawn | 02:10 PM – 02:30 PM | |
Thrill seeking jumps and tricks all performed to entertain young and old! | |||
| Fox Cities Swing Band | Jefferson Park, Main Stage | 02:30 PM – 03:20 PM | |
Musicians who love to play jazz, swing and BIG BAND music and love to share it with others | |||
| Face Painting | Jefferson Park, Outside of Pavilion | 02:30 PM – 07:00 PM | |
Come visit Curly Girl Facepainting for fun face designs! Choose from a variety of options and leave with a unique masterpiece that reflects your style! | |||
| Boys & Girls Brigade Ensemble | Riverside Park, Harbor Stage | 03:00 PM – 04:30 PM | |
Neenah Menasha Boys & Girls Brigade Music Academy helps youth learn a new instrument, and develop further as a musician. They often perform their talents at local events. | |||
| WIR Stock Car Display | Jefferson Park, Along Kargus Dr. | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | |
Wisconsin International Raceway is based in Kaukauna, WI. They will be showing off their racecars! | |||
| Singer/Songwriter - David Paul Martin | Riverside Park, Main Stage | 03:15 PM – 04:30 PM | |
David Paul Martin’s musical style ranges anywhere from indie pop and acoustic folk to bluesy rock and funky soul. | |||
| Stunt Show | Riverside Park, East Lawn | 03:30 PM – 03:50 PM | |
Thrill seeking jumps and tricks all performed to entertain young and old! | |||
| Reading of the Declaration of Independence | Jefferson Park | 03:30 PM – 03:45 PM | |
Join us for the reading of our Declaration of Independence, the reason for our 4th of July Celebration. | |||
| Polka Band | Jefferson Park, Main Stage | 03:30 PM – 05:30 PM | |
Hailing from Sheboygan Falls WI, this award-winning band will showcase a wide variety from polkas to waltzes! The Ryan Kautzer band has been featured in “Our Wisconsin” magazine, recorded over 15 albums, and has made several appearances on the Polka! Polka! Polka! TV show. | |||
| Rondini's Magic and Family Fun Show | Jefferson Park, West Tent | 04:00 PM – 04:45 PM | |
Wacky comedy magic oriented toward playful entertainment for kids and adults. | |||
| Webfooters Water Ski Show | Riverside Park, Waterfront | 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM | |
The Webfooters Water Ski Show performers every Wednesday and Sunday throughout the summer on the Wolf River in Fremont. We also participate in the annual Wisconsin State and National Water Ski Show Tournaments. | |||
| Band - Michael Murphy & Friends | Riverside Park, Main Stage | 05:00 PM – 06:50 PM | |
Michael Murphy is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He will be joined by a group of fellow talented musicians. | |||
| Tribute to Elvis | Jefferson Park, Large Pavilion | 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM | |
Personable and always family friendly the Elvis tribute show is packed with energy and audience interaction. | |||
| Rondini's Bombastic Bubble Show | Jefferson Park, West Tent | 05:30 PM – 06:15 PM | |
Wacky comedy magic oriented toward playful entertainment for kids and adults. | |||
| Inflatables | Jefferson Park, South of Pool | 05:30 PM – 08:30 PM | |
Bring the kids along for an evening of bouncing fun! | |||
| Juggler with the Yellow Shoes | Jefferson Park, West Tent | 06:30 PM – 07:00 PM | |
Dan Kirk’s performances include exciting family friendly comedy routines, a wide variety of juggling and Dad jokes. Dan appeared on the TV show America’s Got Talent in 2008! | |||
| Band - Time Machine | Jefferson Park, Main Stage | 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM | |
They put fun into their pop-rock-disco music. | |||
| Theda Star Helicopter | Jefferson Park, Old Softball Diamond | 07:30 PM – 08:00 PM | |
Theda Star helicopter will be at Jefferson Park’s East end by the softball diamond. | |||
| Juggler with the Yellow Shoes | Jefferson Park, West Tent | 07:45 PM – 08:20 PM | |
Dan Kirk’s performances include exciting family friendly comedy routines, a wide variety of juggling and Dad jokes. Dan appeared on the TV show America’s Got Talent in 2008! | |||
| Neenah Community Band | Riverside Park, Main Stage | 07:45 PM – 09:00 PM | |
The Neenah Community Band provides adult volunteer musicians the opportunity to perform a variety of music that is shared with the community throughout the summer. Patriotic music will be the theme for the evening. | |||
| Band - Time Machine | Jefferson Park, Main Stage | 08:00 PM – 09:50 PM | |
They put fun into their pop-rock-disco music. | |||
| Venetian Boat Parade | Riverside Park, Waterfront | 08:30 PM – 09:15 PM | |
View the boats of the harbor all lit up. | |||
| Neenah Idol - National Anthem | Riverside Park, Main Stage | 09:40 PM – 09:45 PM | |
Neenah Idol winner will perform the National Anthem. | |||
| Festival Foods Fireworks | Riverside Park, Waterfront | 09:45 PM – 10:10 PM | |
View the fireworks from the shores of Riverside Park. | |||
| Festival Foods Fireworks | Jefferson Park, Water Front | 09:50 PM – 10:10 PM | |
View the fireworks from the shores of Jefferson Park. | |||
Contact us if you have any questions or want to find out more about the events!
