Holidays

July 3rd fireworks encore broadcast benefits War Memorial Center

July 2, 2024 8:58am CDT

Milwaukee may have canceled the July 3rd Lakefront Fireworks display, but FOX6 will keep the annual tradition alive with a special encore broadcast of the 2023 fireworks.

Salvation Army Christmas in July; red kettles at Pick 'n Save, Woodman's

July 1, 2024 12:04pm CDT

The Salvation Army's red kettles will be out during their Christmas in July “Love Beyond December" summer campaign at select Pick ‘n Save and Woodman’s Food Market locations in Milwaukee County.

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

July 1, 2024 8:34am CDT

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

July 4th firework safety tips; what to watch out for

June 30, 2024 9:29pm CDT

There is less than a week away from Independence Day, and if you're thinking about setting off your own fireworks, there's something to look out for.

Thiensville 'Family Fun Before the 4th' tradition continues

June 29, 2024 8:43pm CDT

Thiensville continued a decades-old tradition with "Family Fun Before the 4th" on Saturday, June 29.

Pewaukee July 4th fireworks, gun club donation helps fund show again

June 28, 2024 4:40pm CDT

The Waukesha Gun Club's big donation is helping to fund Pewaukee's lakefront July 4th fireworks show once again.

Juneteenth 2024: What’s open and closed on Wednesday for the federal holiday

June 19, 2024 9:48am CDT

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their freedom.

Milwaukee July 4th celebrations; mayor, local officials provide info

June 4, 2024 6:12pm CDT

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and local officials provided new details on this year's 4th of July festivities for the City of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee July 3rd lakefront fireworks canceled; business impacted

May 28, 2024 9:34pm CDT

Milwaukee's July 3rd lakefront firework show cancelation is sparking problems with a nearby business.

Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery; 'These Hallowed Grounds'

May 27, 2024 4:30pm CDT

A Memorial Day ceremony is being held Monday, May 27 at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus.

Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery honors sacrifice

May 27, 2024 10:31am CDT

Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery held a Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 26.

Memorial Day Milwaukee parking, garbage collection changes

May 25, 2024 2:21pm CDT

The Milwaukee DPW will be modifying certain operations due to Memorial Day. Here's what to know.

2024 Milwaukee July 3rd lakefront fireworks canceled; here's why

May 24, 2024 8:24pm CDT

Milwaukee County Parks announced on Friday that due to a lack of sponsorship, the lakefront fireworks held on July 3 will not be held in 2024.

Memorial Day travel rush: what to know before you go

May 24, 2024 6:46am CDT

Memorial Day weekend is often billed as the ‘unofficial start to summer’ and the travel season. But it pays to be prepared before you hit the road or take to the skies.