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Fourth of July Festivities in Shorewood
The parade down Oakland Avenue begins at 3 p.m. and is followed by food, music and fireworks.
The Fourth of July is almost here, and Shorewood will once again host a parade, music and fireworks to celebrate our nation's birthday.
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Here's the schedule of events:
- 1-2:30 p.m: Free, all-age swim at the High School VHE pool.
- 3 p.m.: Parade along Oakland Avenue, from Kensington Blvd. going south on Oakland Ave. to Spector Field at River Park. The Grand Marshal of the parade will be Ellen Eckman, who served as village trustee for 12 years.
- 3:45 p.m.: Free ice cream and the Red Hot Dixie Jazz Band Concert at Spector Field.
- 6 p.m.: Evening activities at Atwater Park include food for sale from Shorewood Men's Club, music and children's activities.
- 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks, sponsored by the Shorewood Foundation.
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