GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – With just over a week until the Independence Day Holiday, Officials with On Broadway, Inc. have released plans for this year’s ‘Festival Foods Fire Over The Fox.’
According to a release, Green Bay’s downtown waterfront is expected to be packed with thousands of guests on July 4 throughout Leicht Memorial Park, the Neville Public Museum grounds, the Main Street Bridge, and the City Deck for this year’s celebrations.
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Officials say the full-day event will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will feature family-friendly activities, live music, food and beverages, and more before capping off the night at 9:45 p.m. with the largest fireworks display in Northeast Wisconsin.
As per usual, the Waterboard Warriors Water Ski team will again be holding their annual show on the Fox River starting at 4:00 p.m.
“This event is always a highlight of the summer for the city and On Broadway. We hope the community comes together to enjoy all that downtown and our beautiful waterfront has to offer, while also reflecting on the meaning of this special holiday.
Brian Johnson, president & CEO of On Broadway, Inc.
The live entertainment sessions of this year’s event will feature a total of 12 artists, bands, and magicians across five different stages set up throughout the downtown area. The live entertainment schedule for the event is as follows:
Festival Foods Main Stage – located in Leicht Memorial Park
- Levi Ballenger – 3 p.m.
- Wet Possum – 5 to 7 p.m.
- Johnny Wad – 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series Stage – located in the Neville Public Museum’s parking lot
- Jordan Blanchard – 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- Talbott Brothers – 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Parker Barrow – 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Sanimax Latin Stage – located near the intersection of Main Street and North Adams Street
- Golgota – 3:30 to 5 p.m.
- Los De La Hn – 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Reencuentro Norteño – 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Family Stage – located in Leicht Memorial Park
- Miller and Mike – 4 to 4:30 p.m.
- Mischief & Magic – 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.
- Miller and Mike – 6 to 6:30 p.m.
- Mischief & Magic – 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
- Miller and Mike – 8 to 8:30 p.m.
Hagemeister Park Stage – located on the City Deck
- Adam Trask Band – 6 to 9:45 p.m.
Officials say the Sanimax Latin Stage is back this year, thanks to popular demand. This year’s event will also feature new additions like the expanded and relocated kids area that will include a Dunk Tank, Waterslide, inflatables, and more in Leicht Memorial Park, as well as an additional beverage area with limited special fireworks tickets being sold for the rooftop of the Container Bar.
In total, more than 15 food trucks, 3 beverage tents, and the mentioned Container Bar will all be on hand to satisfy and quench the thirst of all attendees.
VIP tickets for the fireworks show are available for purchase now for $12. VIP tickets will include an up-close chair in the special viewing area along the Fox River in Leicht Memorial Park. The VIP seating is filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with one ticket being required per person.
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The fireworks show starts at approximately 9:45 p.m., with WIXX expected to play preprogrammed music for the show. Those who can’t make it downtown on the 4th of July can tune in to Local Five for a full live broadcast of the fireworks show.
Additional details about this year’s event can be found here.
