Ellie here. Happy Monday!

I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Personally, I made my way over to the Summerfest grounds to see the Marcus King Band and Little Feat. Both were great!

Have you been to Summerfest yet? Or do you have plans to go? Let me know who you’ve seen or who you’re excited to see!

Now, I’m gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend. I’m hoping to spend it soaking up the sun on the boat and watching the fireworks over the lake. What do you have planned?

If you’re still deciding, don’t fret. There’s no shortage of ways to spend the Fourth of July in Wisconsin, especially with America’s 250th!

Today, we’re taking a look at some of the events our state has to offer, along with other Wisconsin news!

“Cedar Lake, St. Croix County, Wisconsin.” (Courtesy of Beth W.)

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Click on the graphic to find an event near you! (Desirée Tapia/COURIER Newsroom)

Another Monday means another Wisconsin event roundup. Here’s what we’ve got going on in the Badger State this week:

🎉 Riverfest, La Crosse (July 1-4)

Enjoy the Fourth of July weekend in La Crosse, full of live entertainment, food, and family-friendly festivities. End the holiday with the largest fireworks display in the Coulee Region.

🏖 Fourth on the Shore, Manitowoc (July 1-5)

This five-day Independence Day celebration will take place in downtown Manitowoc, featuring live music, family activities, a parade, food trucks, and of course a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Michigan.

🎢 Stoughton Fair, Stoughton (July 1-5)

At the 100th Stoughton Fair, you can enjoy carnival rides, farm animals, classic fair food, tractor and truck pulls, and more.

🎆 4th of July Weekend, Racine (July 3-5)

Celebrate Independence Day in Racine with a weekend of festivities, including First Friday Red, White + Blues, the 90th Annual 4th Fest Parade, live music downtown, and a fireworks show at North Beach.

🇺🇸 Freedom Fest, Balsam Lake (July 3-5)

Enjoy a weekend of family-friendly fun with live music, parades, arts and crafts, a classic car show, fishing contests, and more. End the celebration with a fireworks display at Town Beach.

📜 Old World Wisconsin’s Independence Day Weekend, Eagle (July 4-5)

Celebrate the Fourth of July with historic charm through patriotic games, live music, family-friendly activities, and classic summer treats.

The Fourth of July is the last day of Summerfest, and the festival culminates in a large fireworks show. (Summerfest)

High school basketball games will be seeing a large change next season with the addition of an optional shot clock. (Unsplash)

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with a story from Erin Yarnall. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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