Want to be included in the parade?

Read the Parade Policies  •  Online Application Form  •  Download a printable application form

Get ready to turn Lake Vista Park’s sidewalks into a canvas of color on Saturday, July 5! Show off your artistic flair and create a bold design in your very own 7x7 space.  Don’t miss your chance to be part of this colorful celebration—sign up today and let your creativity shine!

Online Application  •  Download a printable application

 Schedule for Saturday, July 5:

***Entry is free, but registration is required, you may register the day of the event, but all registrations must be completed no later than 3:45 p.m.

Oak Creek’s 4th of July Parade attendees will be allowed to set up personal public viewing areas along the route no earlier than 24 hours prior to the July 4, 9 a.m. parade start. This policy enforces existing laws regarding abandoned property in public spaces. In recent years, some early parade-goer setups have become hazards to drivers and pedestrians in the days before the parade.

Personal items staged along the route before 9 a.m. on July 3 (chairs, tents, tables, blankets, location markers, coolers, etc.) will be presumed abandoned property and may be confiscated.

Anyone attending parades must respect private property boundaries and therefore must receive permission to view the parade from business or residential property. If permission is granted, please be respectful and we ask all parade attendees to collect any trash before leaving.

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: American Legion Post 434 (View Map)

Join us for the annual 4th of July parade beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the corner of S. Heritage Ct. and E. Groveland Dr. and ending at American Legion Post 434.  After the parade, ice cream sponsored by Oak Creek Dental Care will be handed out, as the tradition goes! 

Parade Route:

Want to help out? Click here for the Volunteer Form!

The parade concludes at the American Legion Post 434, but the fun doesn't end! There are plenty of activities happening all day for families to enjoy!  Click here to see the full list of activities!

Celebrate the 4th of July holiday with a mouthwatering mix of food trucks at Lake Vista Park on Saturday, July 5. They’ll be serving up crowd favorites from 5:00 p.m. until the fireworks begin! From savory to sweet, there’s something tasty for everyone.

• On the Block Burgers
• Azteca
• Rose Mob Grill
• Lemonade Lab
• Bonbon Shop
• Madoline Waffle Delights
• Chik ‘n’ Dip
• MKE Bento
• Linda Lu Sweets & Treats
• Pina Mexican Eats
• Atwood HWY BBQ Shack
• Baked and Loaded Spud Wagon

The 4th of July Fireworks will take place at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m.) on Saturday, July 5, at Lake Vista Park.

Shuttle service: 

We're happy to announce that there will be free shuttle service to Lake Vista Park from Oak Creek East Middle School beginning at 4 p.m. Return shuttle service from Lake Vista back to East Middle School will be available until 11 p.m. for your convenience. Please note that these shuttles are not handicap accessible.

Planning to attend the fireworks show on Saturday, July 5? Check out the map below for parking details:

Arrive early, follow posted signs, and enjoy a fun and safe 4th of July celebration!

Fireworks Shuttle 

A free shuttle service to the fireworks at Lake Vista Park begins at 4 p.m.  on Saturday, July 5 at the Oak Creek East Middle School. Return service goes until 11 p.m. for your convenience. Please note that these shuttles are not handicap accessible.

Bus Stops are in located in the East Middle School Parking lot and at the intersection of 5th and American Avenues.