Waukesha 2020 Fourth Of July Parade Announced

WAUKESHA, WI —Waukesha will see a different kind of Fourth of July in 2020 after city officials unveiled plans and a route for this year's "reverse" parade.

A reverse parade will consist of stationary parade units with the public driving through a planned route. The “Remember Why It’s the 4th of July” parade will take place on Sat. July 4 beginning at 11 a.m. and be on display until 12:30 p.m. around Cutler Park.

Plans for the stationary parade evolved following mass gathering restrictions due to COVID-19, officials said.

“With many events being canceled out of an abundance of caution for the well-being of all involved, we wanted to come up with a unique way to celebrate the long-standing July 4th tradition in Waukesha,” Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly said. “I’ll be at the start of the parade with goody bags for the first 1,000 kiddos, so they get some parade candy this July 4th.”

The route will begin on Grand Ave. at Carroll St. and head north. Cars will be guided along the
route which will proceed to Wisconsin Ave., turn left on Maple, and exit the parade on Maple at
Carroll St.

Units will include floats, bands, Waukesha Allied Veterans, Waukesha Police and Fire Departments and more.

The first 1,000 children arriving to the parade will receive a goodie bag with candy, stickers, sidewalk chalk courtesy of Waukesha Kiwanis Early Risers, a free Kids Meal courtesy of the Waukesha Texas Roadhouse, a free custard token courtesy of the Waukesha Culver’s, Main St. and Sunset locations, among other items.