Madison cancels Lake Mendota fireworks, renames Fourth of July celebration
TL;DR
Madison’s Independence Day fireworks over Lake Mendota have been canceled and the event renamed to Stars, Stripes & Shorelines. Free concerts and a water-ski show are planned at the Edgewater and Memorial Union Terrace, with the decision made after further planning discussions among partners. Those hoping to see fireworks can still view them at Breese Stevens Field after Forward Madison’s Independence Day match at 6:30 p.m.
- Fireworks over Lake Mendota canceled, Fourth of July event renamed Channel 3000
- Fireworks canceled for 'Bucky-n-Booms,' other events to continue under event name Stars, Stripes & Shorelines WKOW
- Fireworks pulled from July 4 celebration on Madison’s lakefront Wisconsin State Journal
- July 4th fireworks over Lake Mendota canceled WMTV 15 NEWS
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