WHAT'S THE PLAN, STAN? Here's Volume One's roundup of local fireworks and Fourth of July events happening this July 3-4.

Fireworks or drone shows, brats or hot dogs, baseball or boating, bring the kids or ditch the kids; however you celebrate the Fourth of July, there's gotta be something happening in the Chippewa Valley up your alley! In the case you need some inspiration, here's our roundup of area fireworks shows and events so you can plan activities for America's 250th. 

If none of these happenings are doing it for you, check out our full events calendar online.

Fireworks

Photo by Tim Mather

• Memorial Park, Durand • Friday, July 3 • show begins after 9:30pm
• Sandbar & Grill, Chippewa Falls • Friday, July 3 • show begins after 9:30pm
• Mill Yard Park, Cornell • Friday, July 3 • show begins at dusk
• High Bridge in Eau Claire • Saturday, July 4 • show begins at 10:05pm
• Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls • Saturday, July 4 • show begins at dusk
• Wakanda Park, Menomonie • Saturday, July 4 • show begins at dusk

• Cornell Lake Campground, Bloomer • Saturday, July 4 • show begins at dusk
• Wayside Park, Lake Holcombe • Saturday, July 4 • show begins at dusk
• High Island Lake, New Auburn • Saturday, July 4 • show begins at dusk 

More Events Happening July 3 & July 4

• Friday, July 3

  • 50th Annual Augusta Bean & Bacon Days • Augusta • more info
  • Chippewa River Trolley: Fourth of July Holiday Tour • Eau Claire • more info
  • 250 Years of Freedom Festival • Durand • more info
  • Independence Day at the Sandbar & Grill • Chippewa Falls • more info
  • Eau Claire Express baseball game • Eau Claire • more info

Chippewa River Trolley Co., pictured

• Saturday, July 4

  • 50th Annual Augusta Bean & Bacon Days • Augusta • more info
  • f-EAU-rth of July 5K • Eau Claire • more info
  • Chippewa River Trolley: Fourth of July Holiday Tour • Eau Claire • more info
  • Independence Day at the Chippewa Valley Museum • Eau Claire • more info
  • 250th / Fourth of July Celebration at Wakanda Park • Menomonie • more info
  • 4th of July Block Party • Eau Claire • more info
  • 4th of July Carson Park Train Rides • Eau Claire • more info
  • Annual Boat Parade • Chippewa Falls • more info
  • Independence Day Celebration • Stanley • more info
  • 4th of July Party in the Pavilion • Eau Claire • more info
  • Eau Claire Express baseball game • Eau Claire • more info