The moon rises as fireworks burst over Hart Park Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Wauwatosa, Wis.
The moon rises as fireworks burst over Hart Park Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Wauwatosa, Wis.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
The moon rises as fireworks burst over Hart Park Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Wauwatosa, Wis.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
George Strobl walks the Brookfield Fourth of July parade route with a Coatimundi (South American racoon) on his shoulder.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Katie Jarchow of the Brookfield Dance Academy gets a drink of water from Kelly Crowley as the dancers perform in the Brookfield Fourth of July parade.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Members of the Elmbrook Band march in the Fourth of July parade.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Grant Gaskell, 8, led members of Brookfield Lutheran Church down the Fourth of July parade route.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Sue Cram of Brookfield did not resist getting sprayed with water during the Fourth of July Brookfield parade.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Andrew Clark (right) drenched parade goers as often as he could along the Brookfield Fourth of July parade route.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Ralph Peterman, of Brookfield, joined many parade goers my giving a standing ovation as veterans made their way along the City of Brookfield Fourth of July parade route.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Parade goers were sprayed with water many times during the Brookfield Fourth of July parade.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Brothers Jack (left) and Joe Becker competed in the Boys 15+ race during the Elm Grove Jr. Guild's games at Elm Grove Village Park on the Fourth of July. They came in fourth and third respectively.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Emma Westrick, 10 (left) and Victoria Ochotnicky, 10, place fourth in the three legged race at Elm Grove Village Park.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Rodney Willoughby, 9, (right) and his partner Max McQuide placed first in their age category in the Water Balloon Toss in Elm Grove Village Park during the Fourth of July celebrations.
Sydney Munnagle, 9, (left) and Kate Kujawa, 14 hang out having ice cream during the Fourth of July festivities held at Elm Grove Village Park.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Four-year-old Sydney Brazaitis cools off at the end of the New Berlin Fourth of July Parade.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Zoe, left, and Lucy get a ride down the New Berlin Fourth of July Parade route.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Linda DiRaimondo takes the high way down National Ave. during the New Berlin Fourth of July Parade.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Ellie Travers, 1 1/2, enjoys a sucker as the New Berlin Fourth of July Parade rollls by.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
A little street creativity at the New Berlin Fourth of July Parade.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
A rider makes his patriotic way down National Avenue in New Berlin for the Fourth of July Parade.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
The Sinay family of West Allis in a classic American scene during the New Berlin Fourth of July Parade.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Throwing and eating candyÑa time honored New Berlin Fourth of July tradition.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Andrew Zick, 7, proudly waves his flags during the Glendale 4th of July parade.
Credit: Pat A. Robinson Photo
A couple were peddling, and paddling in the Glendale 4th of July parade.
Credit: Pat A. Robinson Photo
Jim Gales, a Vietnam vet and a 40 year member of the VFW, watches the Glendale 4th of July parade from under the shade of a tree on Milwaukee River Parkway.
Abriana Lopez, 5, coasts down hill with her feet off the bike pedals during the Glendale 4th of July parade.
A car decorated with US flags, Uncle Sams, and decals from every US military brranch rode in the Glendale 4th of July parade.
Credit: Pat A. Robinson Photo
Two go-karts drive in small circles on Milwaukee River Parkway during the Glendale 4th of July parade.
US flags were handed out by the North Shore Fire Department during the Glendale 4th of July parade along the Milwaukee River Parkway.
Marnix Stamps waves to the crowd during the Glendale 4th of July parade
Three year old Madison McCauley (left) and her twin sister Avigail enjoy 4th of July children's activities from the shade of a covered wagon in Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Spectators take shelter from the sun under umbrellas as the Wauwatosa West High School Dance Team preforms during 4th of July children's activities at Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Tori Brandenburg, 10, of Mequon takes part in a water balloon toss as part of 4th of July children's activities at Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
The Wauwatosa East High School Dance Team preforms as part of 4th of July children's activities at Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Street performer Sonya Thompson of Milwaukee acts the part of Raggedy Ann during 4th of July children's activities at Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Sohpia Gruetzmacher, 4, reacts as Greenfield Fire Department unit pass by during the the Greenfield 4th of July Parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
The Johnson family flew Old Glory from their pop-up shelter in the Layton Avenue median for the Greenfield 4th of July Parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
With shade at a preminum along Layton Avenue, Greg Pankratz of West Allis sets up a bit of his own in advance of the Greenfield 4th of July Parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
The Greenfield Beautification Committee's rendition of Lady Liberty marches in the Greenfield 4th of July Parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
The Greenfield High School Hawks Marching Band performs in the Greenfield 4th of July Parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Bucky Badger gets a quick ride from Greenfield Police to the end of the parade route to join the Badger Marching Band in the Greenfield 4th of July Parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Even dogs marching in the Greenfield 4th of July Parade fought their own battle with the heat.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
A color guard from the Charles E. Fidler VFW and Auxiliary Post 9469 marches south on Barland Avenue shortly after the start of Wednesday’s St. Francis Independence Day parade.
Credit: Dave Haberkorn
Miss St. Francis Colleen Mrotek waves to the crowd.
Credit: Dave Haberkorn
Hannah Foucault, 5, her brother Collin, 7, and mother Tami wave to participants in the St. Francis parade.
Credit: Dave Haberkorn
Children ride on their decorated bicycles during the parade in St. Francis.
Credit: Dave Haberkorn
A patriotically attired girl prepares to distribute American flags to viewers St. Francis parade.
Credit: Dave Haberkorn
Gary Duensing (left) and Jerry Hoeft push a Massey-Harris tractor through the final stages of the St. Francis parade after the vehicle lost power midway through the event.
Credit: Dave Haberkorn
The American Legion Riders roll along in the Oak Creek parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Models on the Eva's Bridal Center float toss candy to the crowd watching the Oak Creek parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Oak Creek parade watchers sought any bit of shade at units rolled along through the city..
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Children scramble for the ever-popular candy tossed along the Oak Creek parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Oak Creek's Midwest Legends Drum and Bugle Corps performs in the Oak Creek parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
The Tripoli Shrine Long Riders pedal along in Oak Creek.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Political candidates and supporters, including former Gov. Tommy Thompson, march in the Oak Creek parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
A jazzercise class dances along in the Oak Creek parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
United States Army Command Sergeant Major Bob Niesas, of Milwaukee, leads the Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade on Appleton Avenue on July 3.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Pearl Harbor survivor LeRoy Knurr is the first unit in the Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Four-year-old Jacob Waszak, right, and Peter Jacques, 6, both of Hartford, spray each other before the start of the Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Aaron George, 7, of Waukesha, cools off with a snow cone before the start of the Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Five-year-old Chloe Schott holds a bottle of water to her head before the start of the Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Pearl Harbor survivor LeRoy Knurr leads the Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard march in the Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Mary Ann (center) and Derek Batchelor wave to daughter Dana as she marches as a counselor for the West Allis S.A.F.E. program in the West Allis parade July 2.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
A team bears a large American flag along Greenfield Avenue during the West Allis parade on July 2.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
One of the Daily Debutante's Daily Dolls gets a refreshing squirt along Greenfield Avenue during the West Allis parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
A German Shepherd rides with its master along Greenfield Avenue during the West Allis parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Parky the mascot greets children along Greenfield Avenue during the West Allis parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Parade watchers stand at attention as the West Allis Police Department Honor Guard passes along Greenfield Avenue.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Even two-month-old Tommy Bibo turned out for the Fun Before the Fourth parade June 30 in Mequon and Thiensville.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
The American Legion Riders rumbled along Cedarburg Road during the Fun Before the Fourth parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
The Homestead High School Marching Band's Color Guard twirled and fluttered along Cedarburg Road.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Cole Oberdorf, 12, waits for the arrival of the Fun Before the Fourth parade.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
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