SUMMER 2021 - 4th of July Festival

The 4th of July Commission is committed to hosting our 53rd annual Fourth of July celebration as usual pending any Covid-19 modifications/restrictions required by county, state, and/or federal authorities.

The City of New Berlin would like to thank all the people and organizations listed below that donated to help make our Fourth of July Festival so great!

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"Celebrate Your Independence"

Festival Schedule

Non-Profit Amusement/Concession Form

Main Parade

Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. on July 4

The parade will be on National Avenue, starting at Coffee Road and proceeding west to Al Stigler Parkway.

National Avenue from Sunnyslope Road to Moorland Road will be closed from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. National Avenue from Moorland Road to Calhoun Road will be closed from 12:30-3:00 p.m.

In the interest of public safety and fairness, the New Berlin 4th of July Commission requests that parade spectators refrain from placing items or roping off areas along the parade route prior to 7:00pm July 3rd.  Thank you for cooperation.

Parade Participant Letter

Parade Registration Form

Fireworks - brought to you by

SFF-17032_Festival Fireworks-2C

July 4 at 10:00 p.m. in Malone Park

Please note: It is against city ordinance to have sparklers, punks, fireworks, and open fires on the festival grounds.

Cornhole Tournament

July 3, 5:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required!

Sign up online or at the Recreation Office by June 28

Entry Form


Entertainment - Main Stages

4th Bands 2021


Pie Bake Off

The New Berlin 4th of July Commission is excited to share the names of the winners for the Pie Contest that took place on July 3rd.  We would also like to express our appreciation to our Pie Contest Sponsor – Big Tuna; and to our community partner – Friends of the New Berlin Public Library, who helped cut and sell all the entries.  Congratulations to all and we look forward to seeing everyone back in 2022!

Apple

  • 1st  Laurie De Moss
  • 2nd  Ann Marie Menzel
  • 3rd  Sarah Dunmire

Other

  • 1st  Mark Geske
  • 2nd  Kristin Cullaz
  • 3rd  Emily Sanfelippo

Cream

  • 1st  William Menzel
  • 2nd  Skylar Kumprey
  • 3rd  Rachelle Bartels

Fruit

  • 1st  Kristin Cullaz
  • 2nd  Laurie Demoss
  • 3rd Tim Kroupa

Rules/Entry Form

The New Berlin 4th of July Commission extends appreciation to Stein's Garden & Home for their donation to the pie contest prize offerings75TH logo

Mini Parade

July 4th at 9:30 a.m.              (lineup starts at 9 a.m.) 

For children 11 years old and younger with decorated bikes, tricycles, and wagons. Located in the City Hall parking lot and no pre-registration is required.4th of july mini parade flyer 2021


Special Thank You

The City of New Berlin would like to acknowledge and thank our local dentists at Sunnyslope Dental Care & New Berlin Gentle Dentistry for their contributions to the toothbrush & toothpaste collection to benefit the New Berlin Food Pantry.

Lodging

Are you traveling to the area for our 4th of July Festival? The Holiday Inn Express and Suites is offering a great room rate of $99! Please contact Melanie Bauer directly at 262-787-0700 or email mbauer@thgproperties.com to reserve your room today!

Shuttle Buses/Parking/Ride Share

July 3rd

(TBA)

July 4th

Generously donated by Durham Bus Services, shuttle buses will run from after the Main Parade until 11:30 p.m. from Burghardt Sporting Goods, Holy Apostles, and Ronald Reagan Grade School to the festival grounds.

General Parking Map

More Information

For more information about the 4th of July Festival and Parade please contact the 4th of July Coordinator via email poldenburg@newberlin.org or at 262-754-1805.