Food! Carnival! Music! Fireworks! Your Guide To Independence Day Festivities In Kenosha, WI, U.S.A. CELEBRATE AMERICA JUNE 30TH JULY 4TH-6TH JULY 4TH & 5TH JULY 4TH presents the 2024 KENOSHA CIVIC VETERANS PARADE Your Guide To Independence Day Festivities In Kenosha, WI, U.S.A.
Page 2 Parade/Celebrate 2024 VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.HAP2IT.COM By Kris Kochman Parade Organizer The 2024 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on will step off at 1 p.m. June 30 with the theme "The Statue of Liberty: A National Treasure" organized by the City of Kenosha. Continuing its community generosity, Snap-on is again the lead sponsor for the parade. Kenosha County joins the City of Kenosha in supporting the parade, along with division sponsors Jockey International, First American Bank, Lift Pro, LLC, Rohrman Automotive Group and Festival Foods. Paul Ciarelli will be honored as the “2023 Hometown Hero of the Year.” The Hometown Heroes Commission takes nominations of veterans to honor through quarterly awards, and also chooses one veteran as the “Hometown Hero of the Year,” who is recognized at the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on. Ciarelli served in the United States Navy from January 24, 1977 until January 31, 1997, retiring at the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer (E8). He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3rd), Joint Meritorious United Award, Navy Unit commendation and Navy “E’ Ribbon (2nd). Ciarelli is a member of the VFW Post 7308, Navy Club Ship 40 and is the current Correspondent (secretary) 9f the Forty and Eight, Voiture 410. He has held numerous seats at the American Legion, Post 21, and is one of the first associate members of the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans (KAVV) Honor Guard who carry on the work and traditions of the KAVV. Other highlights of the parade include Kenosha’s Band of the Blackwatch and Rambler Band, Kenosha Pops Concert Band and bands River City Rhythm and Mad Plaid Brass. Always a crowd favorite, the Jesse White Tumbling Team from Chicago makes a return appearance. Twelve floats will compete for the honor of Best in Show, and also first, second and third place ribbons in categories including Artistic Excellence, Patriotism, Hometown Pride, Spirit/Energy and Best Use of Theme. This year’s float judges are Natalie Strohm, of the Kenosha Arts Fund and Tammy Conforti, founding member of the Dream Playground at Petzke Park. Floats will be judged prior to the parade in the staging area, and winners will be announced during the parade at the announcer’s booth in Navy Memorial Park, in the 5200 block of Sixth Avenue. The parade route will be identical to the last several years, beginning on Seventh Avenue at Washington Road, then heading south through Sixth Avenue downtown and ending on the west side of Library Park. The parade will travel only in the southbound lane on Seventh Avenue, and people are welcome to sit on the boulevard once the parade route is closed to traffic at noon. The best areas for viewing the parade are along Seventh Avenue and Sixth Avenue before the parade reaches Library Park and prepares for disbanding. How sweet it is: Following a change in city ordinance adopted by the Common Council in 2021, participants in the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade are allowed to hand out (not throw) candy to spectators. All ages are welcome to participate in a community bike ride as part of the parade – but bicyclists must be able to ride two miles without stopping and keep up with the group. All participants in the bike parade must ride a bike; no walking or jogging with the group. Bike parade participants do not need to submit a parade application, but should plan to gather at Seventh Avenue and Washington Road between 12- 12:30 p.m., prior to the 1 p.m. start time. For more parade information, please visit the events web page at: www.kenosha.org “The Statue of Liberty” is the theme for the June 30 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on
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Page 4 Parade/Celebrate 2024 VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.HAP2IT.COM 2024 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade SUNDAY SUNDAY JUNE 30 JUNE 30th 1pm Pre-Parade 1. VFW Riders Post 1865 2. American Legion Riders 3. Community Bike Parade 4. American Legion Post 21 Color Guard 5. Kenosha Police Department 6. Kenosha Fire Department 7. Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner and Honor Guard Detail 9. Kenosha County Scout Leaders Rescue Squad, Inc. 10.Racine Fire Bells, Inc. 11. Village of Somers Fire & Rescue 12.Multi-jurisdictional Motor Corps 13.McDevitt’s Towing and Automotive Repair 14.Kenosha History Center presents: Kenosha Made Automobiles 15.Antique Cars 16.Game Changers Car Club 16a North Central Emergency Services 17.Jensen Towing and Recovery 18.Midwest Armor Museum 19.Lake County Shriners Division 1 sponsored by Jockey International 1. BAND: Band of the Blackwatch 2. Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans 3. 2023 Kenosha Hometown Hero of the Year: Paul Ciarelli with Voiture 410 Locomotive 4. FLOAT: Em’s Dance Center 5. FLOAT: Snap-On 6. Mayor David Bogdala 6a State Representative Tip McGuire 7. Jolly Giant Stilt Walkers 8. Harmony Music School 9. U.S. Representative Bryan Steil 10.Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman 11. FLOAT: Southport Kids Adventure Camp 12.Angels of Hope 13.Christian Life Varsity Cheer Team & Alumni 14.Kenosha County Board Supervisors 15.Red Star Soccer Club 16.Miss Kenosha Grace Chapa 17.Navy Club Ship 40 18. Kenosha.com
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Page 6 Parade/Celebrate 2024 VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.HAP2IT.COM SUNDAY Y JUNE 30th 1pm Division 2 sponsored by First American Bank 1. La Perla Tapatia USA 2. Senator Bob Wirch 4. FLOAT: Kenosha Beach House 5. Lakeshore Pedal Tours 6. Kenosha Community Sailing Center 8. FLOAT: Kenosha Komets 9. Parade Float Judges: Natalie Strohm and Tammy Conforti 10.Kenosha Academy of Performing Arts 11. Kenosha Hawks FastPitch 12.SE Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades Council 13.State Representative Tod Ohnstad 14.Peter Barca for Congress 15.FLOAT/BAND: The Greasers 16.Salvation Army 17.Fairest of the Fair: Katrina Cain 18.Kenosha Urgent Dental Care 19.Those Funny Little People Division 3 sponsored by Lift Pro 1. BAND: RAMBLER 2. St. Joseph Catholic Academy 3. Kenosha County Treasurer Teri Jacobson 4. FLOAT: Knights of Columbus of Kenosha 5. Knights of Columbus Council 973 & Grand Knight 6. Classy Cuts Dog Grooming and Boarding 7. Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court Rebecca Matoska-Mentink & Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora 8. BAND: Mad Plaid Brass 9. Ed Hibsch for State Assembly 10.Ultimate Sweetheart of America Morgan Kelsey 11. Step by Step Dance Academy 12.FLOAT: Republican Party of Kenosha County 13. Boys & Girls Club 14.Miss Bristol Shannon Wiebers 15.Fairytale Birthday Company 16.City Tavern Safe Ride Program 17.TJ Howell’s Rocket Cycle 18.Jesse White Tumblers 19.TJ Howell’s Flyer 2024 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by
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Page 8 Parade/Celebrate 2024 VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.HAP2IT.COM SUNDAY Y JUNE 30th 1pm Division 4 sponsored by Rohrman Automotive Group 1. BAND: Lighthouse Brigade of Racine 2. FLOAT: Rohrman Automotive Group 3. Alliance Women’s Clinic 4. Xavier Solis for District Attorney 5. FLOAT: Tremper Cheer 6. Kenosha Mammoths Rugby Club 8. BAND: Kenosha Pops 9. Dream Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc. 10.WI People for Kennedy 11. 2024 Sweethearts of America Royalty: Jaxson Thomas, Madison Trinidad & Mackenzie Selevredes 12.FLOAT: Jazzercise 13.Dr. Destruction 14.Rustic Road 15.Slingshots of Kenosha 16.Kroger 17.BBQ’d Productions 18.First Student Kenosha Division 5 sponsored by Festival Foods 1. BAND: Lutheran Vanguard 2. Festival Food Big Cart 3. Carthage College 4. FLOAT: Indian Trail Cheer 5. Raphael Entertainment Juggler 6. Jennifer Mack for Register of Deeds 7. K-Town Stompers 8. Clear Sky Rehabilitation Hospital 9. FLOAT: Kenosha County Democratic Party 10.Wisconsin Elite Cheerleading 11. Kenosha Community Media 12.FLOAT/BAND: Route 66 Belle City Band 13.Star of America Pageants: Brandy Miller and Evangeline Azure 14.Raising Canes 15.Kenosha Public Library 16.GFL Environmental 17.Ben DeSmidt for Assembly 18.BAND: River City Rhythm 19.Kenosha Area Transit: City Bus 2024 Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by
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Page 12 Parade/Celebrate 2024 VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.HAP2IT.COM In the parking lot near 3rd Avenue & 58th Street Wisconsin’s Premier Carnival Comes To Downtown Kenosha’s Lakefront You’ll Find Rainbow Valley Rides Overlooking Kenosha’s Beautiful Harbor Considered In A Class Of Its Own, Rainbow Valley Continues To Maintain The Highest Industry Standard In Safety, Cleanliness And Rideability. 062724 Unlimited Rides Friday & Saturday - Noon - 4pm Only $25 WRISTBAND Thurs. July 4 - (Noon-Close) Fri. July 5 - (Noon-10pm) Sat. July 6 - (Noon-10pm) Please note: $3 to enter carnival each day, 12 & under free with paid adult. 17 & under must be accompanied by a guardian that is 25 or older CARNIVAL SHORELINE SOUTH STAGE H H H RESTROOMS SHRINER’S BEER TENT 3 R D AV E HAPPENINGS INFO BOOTH BLUE SKY INFLATABLES T-Fiber SHORELINE NORTH STAGE H H H H 56TH STREET 3 R D AV E N U E H H RESTROOMS H SHRINER’S BEER TENT SHORELINE SOUTH STAGE
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Page 14 Parade/Celebrate 2024 VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.HAP2IT.COM Rainbow Valley Carnival They’re back for July 4th - 6th starting each day at noon! Considered to be one of the Midwest's best run carnivals, Rainbow Valley Rides was established in 1973 as a Wisconsin based familyowned and operated carnival, and has excelled at providing family fun with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and affordability. Their kiddieland features an assortment of rides and fun. New rules this year: $3 admission to enter the carnival each day, 12 and under are free with a paid adult. All kids 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 25 years or older. Vendor & Food Market Adding to the festivities are several food vendors and exhibitors, offering a vast array of delicious menu items and interesting and engaging products and services. Bring your appetite and see what great offers they have in store for you. Shriner’s Beer Gardens Once again this year, Shriners will be serving up thirst-quenching Miller products from our sponsor CJW at their conveniently located Beer Gardens, with proceeds going towards Shriners Hospitals for Children. Please support The Shriners and their mission to help children with serious medical afflictions. With their 22 hospitals and burn centers across the country, Shriners Hospitals for Children provide specialized care to children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, free of charge. So, as long as you aren't driving home, feel free to drink up knowing you are supporting a great cause! Food! Carnival! Music! Fireworks! PB&J The Peanut Butter & Jam concert series returns this summer for its 22nd season of lakeside tunes on Thursdays this summer. Two performances will be presented each week, with a lunchtime (11:30am) performance by select solo, duo, or trio artists - a smaller, scaled down performance great for families and lunch dates. Then, return at 6pm for the full amped up band performance at Veterans Memorial Park, 54th Street and Sixth Avenue. Stop by the food oasis located right behind the stage to fill up on some of the area’s most delectable food trucks. July 11: The Now (rock, country, and pop hits from over 5 decades) July 18: Fast Times (80s music) July 25: Disco Circus (1970s) August 1: 7th Heaven (this band has opened for Bon Jovi) August 8: Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials (a PB&J all-time favorite) August 15: Yankee Cowboy (country rock) August 22: Jonny Lyons & The Pride (5-piece show band) August 29: The Yacht Rock-ettes (Smooth rock of the 70s and early 80s) TUESDAYS AT THE SHELL For nine Tuesdays this summer, the band shell at Pennoyer Park, 3600 block of Seventh Ave., comes alive with some of the greatest local musicans Kenosha has to offer. MAAM (Musicians Assisting Advancing Music), the City of Kensoha, and Happenings Magazine present this popular music festival. Come out Tuesdays at 6pm this summer, be sure to bring a chair and possibly some sunscreen and bug spray and enjoy an evening overlooking the beautiful Kenosha beaches. Food will be available for purchase. July 2: Ivy Ford Band July 9: The Roundabouts July 16: Ben Mulwana & The Village July 23: Relatively Close Band July 30: Trip August 6: Sean McKee Band August 13: Soul Fire Kings August 20: Yesterday’s Children August 27: Boys And Toys More Live Music Returns to Kenosha
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Page 16 Parade/Celebrate 2024 VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.HAP2IT.COM Come down to the Kenosha lakefront for all your Independence Day festivity needs at Celebrate America! - two days of family fun, July 4th & 5th, including a carnival, vendors, great foods, and so much more, including the Festival Foods Fireworks show on July 4th at dusk. A great festival is only as good as the soundtrack to it, and here are the awesome bands who will be performing at Celebrate America! The Music of Celebrate America Food! Carnival! Music! Fireworks! SHORELINE NORTH STAGE SHORELINE SOUTH STAGE CAP’N FUNK & THE GROOVE TRAIN This Chicago-based tribute band delivers the 70s/80s pop rock funk party! 8 p.m., Thursday, July 4th BOYS AND TOYS Kenosha favorites deliver the big music, the big amps, and the big rock show. 7 p.m., Thursday, July 4th RICHRATH PROJECT 3:13 Honoring the memory of late friend Gary Richrath of REO Speedwagon, including new songs written with Richrath before his passing. 4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 4th INFATUATION The ultimate Rod Stewart tribute show! 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 4th THE LUCKY PICKERS This duo performs music inspired by classic Americana and bluegrass 1 p.m., Thursday, July 4th AM/FM This exciting cover band offers the best of today’s hits, 80’s pop favorites, and Motown classics. Noon, Thursday, July 4th JJuullyy JJullyy JJullyy JJuulyy JJuullyy JJuullyy JJuullyy 44tthh
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Page 18 Parade/Celebrate 2024 VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.HAP2IT.COM Come down to the Kenosha lakefront for all your Independence Day festivity needs at Celebrate America! - two days of family fun, July 4th & 5th, including a carnival, vendors, great foods, and so much more, including the Festival Foods Fireworks show on July 4th at dusk. A great festival is only as good as the soundtrack to it, and here are the awesome bands who will be performing at Celebrate America! The Music of Celebrate America Food! Carnival! Music! Fireworks! SHORELINE NORTH STAGE SHORELINE SOUTH STAGE EXIT 147 For over a decade, Exit 147 has been rocking out the Midwest area with their dynamic stage performance! 8 p.m., Friday, July 5th MY METAL HEART Dressed to the nines and turned up to eleven, they keep the hard rocking’ songs of the 80s alive. 7 p.m., Friday, July 5th CHASING RUMOURS Celebrating the music of classic acts Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and Heart 4:30pm, Friday, July 5th INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Delivering your summertime rock and roll playlist, favorites covering six decades of rock! 3:30 p.m., Friday, July 5th WILDWOOD COUNTRY This jukebox band will play all of your favorite county hits of today and yesterday! 1 p.m., Friday, July 5th WHEELHOUSE Kicking off the day with a wide variety of hits, from 70s disco to contemporary country. Noon, Friday, July 5th JuJulyly 5th 5th
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The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades, cookouts, and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday, typically resulting in more than 10,000 trips to the emergency room. Yet fireworks remain at the center of Independence Day, a holiday 247 years in the making. Here are five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition. What’s the origin of Independence Day? The holiday celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. One year later, according to the Library of Congress, a spontaneous celebration in Philadelphia marked the anniversary of American independence. But across the burgeoning nation, observations didn’t become commonplace until after the War of 1812. It quickly took off: The Library of Congress notes that major historical events in the 19th century, such as groundbreaking ceremonies for the Erie Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, were scheduled to coincide with Fourth of July festivities. The display of pyrotechnics has been a big part of Independence Day from the outset. Founding Father John Adams saw it coming. Commemoration of America’s independence “ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more,” Adams wrote in a letter to his wife, Abigail, dated July 3, 1776. Fireworks were around centuries before America became a nation. The American Pyrotechnics Association says many historians believe fireworks were first developed in the second century B.C. in ancient China by throwing bamboo stalks into fires, causing explosions as the hollow air pockets overheated. By the 15th century, fireworks were widely used for religious festivals and public entertainment in Europe and early U.S. settlers carried on those traditions, the association said. Has a president ever refused to celebrate? Presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden have celebrated the nation’s birth on the Fourth of July, with one exception: President Adams. His letter to his wife aside, Mr. Adams refused to celebrate the holiday on July 4 because he felt July 2 was the real Independence Day. Why? It was on July 2, 1776, that the Continental Congress voted in favor of the resolution for independence, though the Declaration of Independence wasn’t formally adopted until two days later. Mr. Adams was so adamant that he turned down invitations to festivals and other events, even while serving as the nation’s second president. Ironically, Mr. Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, both died on the 50th anniversary of the document’s formal adoption, July 4, 1826. How popular are fireworks? Consumer sales of fireworks have grown rapidly over the past two decades. Statistics from the American Pyrotechnics Association show that in 2000, American consumers spent $407 million on fireworks. By 2022, that figure rose to $2.3 billion. The biggest jump came during the COVID-19 pandemic, when public fireworks displays were shut down. Consumer sales jumped from $1 billion in 2019 to $1.9 billion in 2020. “People went to the fireworks store beginning Memorial Day weekend and they just didn’t stop,” said Julie Heckman, executive director of the American Pyrotechnics Association. “They were firing off fireworks all of 2020. It shocked the industry, to be quite honest with you.” Sales are expected to rise another $100 million this year, the association said. It helps that the Fourth of July is on a Tuesday, creating essentially a four-day weekend. Are fireworks dangerous? Despite widespread education efforts, thousands of Americans are badly injured by fireworks each year, and this year is no exception. Late Saturday night, firefighters and medics were called to Lexington Township, a suburb of Kansas City, Kansas, for reports of a shed on fire and arrived to find fireworks actively exploding from the burning shed and several people lying injured on the ground. Firefighters, medics, and local police dragged the victims from the area to safety, and four people were taken to hospitals – two with serious injuries, Northwest Consolidated Fire District Chief Todd Maxton said in a statement. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that in 2022, 10,200 people were treated at emergency rooms and 11 deaths were blamed on fireworks. About threequarters of injuries happened in the period around the Fourth of July. Children under 15 make up nearly one-third of those injured by fireworks. Sparklers often are blamed for burns to children under age 5. Osborn suggested giving small children glow sticks or colorful streamers instead. For those planning to shoot off fireworks, Ms. Heckman urged finding a flat, hard, level surface away from structures and other things that could catch fire. The person responsible for the fireworks should avoid alcohol. Children should never ignite them. Osborn encouraged having a bucket or hose nearby in case of fire or explosion. Shoot off one at a time and walk away quickly after igniting, she said, and never relight or handle a malfunctioned firework. When done, shovel up the remains and soak them before disposing. By Jim Salter What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions Page 20 Parade/Celebrate 2024 VIEW ONLINE AT WWW.HAP2IT.COM
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2 Performances every Thursday in July & August 11:30AM Amazing performances by select solo, duo and trio artists. This smaller scaled down performance is great for families and lunch dates. 6PM Amped up full band performances that will have you shouting for an encore! FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES and Brought to you by the City of Kenosha and Happenings Magazine. For more up to date info check us out on the web The Now has been a staple of the Wisconsin cover band scene for over 18 years and has propelled themselves to the biggest festival venues in the market. The Now provides a wide range of rock, country and pop hits from over 5 decades For the Latest News and PB&J Updates go to Hap2it.com, that’s where you’ll find more band info and exciting new additions to this year’s season. Also enjoy great tasting food in the oasis located directly behind the PB&J Stage Present Kenosha’s Premier 22nd Year ! THE NOW JULY 11 AUGUST 8 A high energy band that rocks and dresses the 80's music and life style; bringing you back to the 80's. A very fun to watch band, after one song you will be begging for more. FAST TIMES JULY 18 Creating a nostalgic experience by combining the energy and excitement of a 3-ring circus with the grooviest music from the 1970’s with three lead vocalists. Let's go to Funkytown! DISCO CIRCUS JULY 25 The Midwest's Hottest Country Rock Band! Upbeat, exciting, modern country music with rockin' blasts from the past! Known for their big sound with 3-part harmonies, energetic stage presence, and tight musicianship. YANKEE COWBOY AUGUST 15 The world's first and only female lead yacht rock cover band, bringing you lovers all the smooth rock of the 70s and early 80s. THE YACHT ROCK-ETTES AUGUST 29 SF2024 Possibly you caught this band at Soldier Field when they opened for Bon Jovi or saw them listed at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. 7TH HEAVEN AUGUST 1 Jonathan put together his dream 5-piece show band, Jonny Lyons & the Pride who have been entertaining folks all over the Midwest ever since! JONNY LYONS & THE PRIDE August 22 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK 54TH ST. & 6TH AVE. KENOSHA, WI Habush, Habush & Rottier presents T-Mobile presents Educators Credit Union presents Go Downtown Kenosha presents Kenosha Heating & Cooling presents FULL BAND EVENING LINE UP... for lunchtime acoustic line up visit Hap2it.com! Having played every major blues festival worldwide Lil’ Ed, a multiple Blues Music Award winner once again returns as a PB&J all time favorite LIL’ ED AND THE BLUES IMPERIALS
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