Destination Sturgeon Bay expects a packed Sunset Park when it lights up the sky for the Fourth of July. The organization released the details for the annual event this week, which begins at 5 p.m. and includes a live performance by Glas Hamr, nearly a dozen food trucks, and fireworks being launched from the water at approximately 9:15 p.m. While the crowds for the fireworks have always been big, this year could be even bigger because of the holiday falling on a Friday. Last year, AAA predicted nearly 71 million Americans would hit the road for Independence Day celebrations, which took place on a Thursday. With gas prices also trending lower than the $3.53 per gallon price for last year’s holiday week, car travel could exceed the 60.6 million people predicted in 2024. Destination Sturgeon Bay’s Alexa Soto says they have put a lot of planning into this year’s event, working with city and law enforcement officials to ensure people have a safe and enjoyable time before, during, and after the fireworks go off.

Independence Day celebrations will occur throughout the peninsula during the week, including parades in Baileys Harbor and Egg Harbor on July 4th.