Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday in Green Bay

Break out the red, white, and blue party poppers—America is turning 250! Green Bay is celebrating this once-in-a-generation anniversary with a variety of community events and beloved Fourth of July traditions. Keep reading to learn more about the celebrations in the Green Bay area.

America 250

Community Ceremony

Kick off the July 4th celebration with a community ceremony featuring a traditional color guard, Pledge of Allegiance, and national anthem performed by Green Bay Southwest High School singers. The ceremony will also feature several community performances, including a reading from the city’s Poet Laureate, a performance from the Oneida Smoke Dancers, live music from the Weidner Philharmonic Brass Ensemble, and more.

Where: Leicht Memorial Park
When: July 4th, starting at 10:00am
Cost: Free

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Stars & Strides on the Fox

Get ready to celebrate 250 years of America —at the Stars & Strides on the Fox event! This exciting new 4th of July event downtown Green Bay invites runners, walkers, and families to come together for a patriotic 4-mile run along the scenic Fox River Trail. Show your stars, stripes, and patriotic pride! We encourage all participants to come dressed in their best red, white, and blue.

Bring the whole family along for the fun! The 4 mile timed event will be followed by a 1/2 Mile non-timed Kids Run for our youngest patriots & family members.

Combine patriotic fun with an active way to start your holiday at Stars & Strides on the Fox!

Timeline of Events:

8:00am - 10:30am - Packet Pick Up
9:30am - 4 Mile Run Begins
10:30am - 1/2 Mile Kids Run Begins
10:30am - City of Green Bay Celebration begins

The Stars & Strides on the Fox event benefits GRIT 920 who inspires individuals of all abilities to lead healthier lives by providing inclusive, adaptive fitness programs that foster whole-body health and well-being.

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Fire Over the Fox

Don’t miss one of Green Bay’s favorite events of the year—Fire Over the Fox! This annual celebration features a day full of music, family-friendly activities, live music, food and beverage vendors, artisan market, performance by the Waterboard Warriors, and, of course, the big fireworks show at dusk.

Where: Leicht Park, Neville Public Museum grounds, Ray Nitschkey Bridge, and the City Deck
When: July 4th from 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost: Free
What to know: Bring your own lawn chairs or spring for tickets for VIP Fireworks Seating for the best seat in the city.

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Patriotic Concerts

Dudley Birder Chorale: Let Freedom Sing

Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy music from the Moravian Church, Fife & Drum Corp, Abrams Spotlight Productions, and the Dudley Birder Chorale

Where: Heritage Hill State Historical Park
When: June 25th from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $30: Adult | $15: Youth (3-13) | Free: Children 2 & Under | 10% Discount: Members
What to know: Bring your own lawn chairs. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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Orchestra at the Airport: Wings of Freedom

The Civic Symphony Orchestra of Green Bay will perform a full program of patriotic songs in their fourth annual Orchestra at the Airport concert. Doors open at 12:00pm. Activities include kids craft projects, full-motion flight simulator, raffle, face painting, and more.

Where: Pilotsmith/Jet Air Group hangar at Austin Straubel International Airport
When: June 27th at 2:00pm
Cost: Free
What to know: Bring a lawn chair or reserve a metal folding chair for a $5 donation. Food will be available for purchase.

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Green Bay City Band: Happy Birthday USA

Enjoy the Green Bay City Band play a lineup of patriotic music as well as collaborate with a bagpiper and the Dudley Birder Chorale.

Where: St. James Park
When: July 1st at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
What to know: Bring your own lawn chairs. Popcorn and other concessions will be available for purchase.

Weidner Philharmonic: American 250 in Green Bay

The Weidner Philharmonic’s brass and percussion ensemble will perform selections from patriotic songs like “Star Spangled March,” as well as medleys from “West Side Story” and “Star Wars,” led by UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander.

Where: Leicht Memorial Park
When: July 4th at 11:30am
Cost: Free

Other Events

Heritage Hill: A 250th Family Celebration

Step back in time and discover some of the defining moments that shaped the nation. Activities for this event include a seed spitting contest and pie eating contest, Fife & Drum Corp and AVB Community band performances, and J Dogz and Fundae Scoop food trucks.

Where: Heritage Hill State Historical Park
When: June 28th from 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: Members: Free | General Admission: $5 | Youth 3-12: $2 | Children under 2: Free | Tent/Table for 6 (Concert Performance): $45
What to know: Upgrade your experience with a reserved tent, available all day and positioned for the best view of the performances. Each tent seats 6 guests.

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Curiosity Unveiled: America 250

Spend an hour at the Neville learning about some of the historic events that were happening in and around Wisconsin during America’s revolutionary history. This guided program will dive deeper into various museum exhibits and collections.

Where: Neville Public Museum
When: July 21st from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: Free for Friends of the Neville, Military, and Children under 2 | $6.00 for children 3-15 years old | $12 for Adults 16-61 | $10 for Seniors 62+