LIBERTY ON THE LAKE
A Once-in-a-Generation Celebration!

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Flat Iron Park | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in unforgettable style at Liberty on the Lake, a spectacular Independence Day event hosted by VISIT Lake Geneva in downtown Lake Geneva. Set against the stunning backdrop of Geneva Lake at Flat Iron Park, this special July 4th celebration brings together community, tradition, and innovation for an evening filled with music, food, and family-friendly fun.

Festivities kick off at 5:00pm with entertainment for all ages, from face painting and balloon artists to roaming performers alongside a curated selection of food trucks serving up summer favorites. At 6:00pm, settle in for a live outdoor concert featuring Midwest yacht rock favorite EZFM, sponsored by Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. Then, as the sun sets, prepare for a truly memorable finale. At 9:00PM, a state-of-the-art drone light show will illuminate the night sky above the lake, blending art, technology, and storytelling to honor 250 years of American history in a dazzling, eco-friendly display.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit! This is one Independence Day celebration you won't want to miss.
 

SCHEDULE OF FESTIVITIES

Food Vendors & Family Entertainment | 5:00-9:00pm

Live Music by EZFM | 6:00–8:30pm

Drone Light Show | 9:00pm

^{Drone Show presented by Northern Lights Drone Shows}

^{Live Music by EZFM | 6-8:30 PM}

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Liberty on the Lake is proudly presented by

Know Before You Go

• Free admission!

• We recommend arriving early to find parking. For a map of City parking lots, click HERE. After you arrive, be sure to explore the Downtown area, including great shops, restaurants, and activities before the festivities begin.

• If you're visiting overnight, we encourage you to book your accommodations early for this holiday weekend. You can find available lodging options HERE.

• Blankets, lawn chairs, and patriotic attire are encouraged. No alcoholic beverages or grilling are allowed in Flat Iron Park.

• The portion of Wrigley Dr. between Broad and Center streets along Flat Iron Park and the lakefront will be closed beginning at 4:30 PM to prepare for the drone show. Please plan accordingly. Additionally the lake shore path by Flat Iron Park will experience a short closure during the drone show.

• Boat traffic under the drone flight pattern will be paused at approximately 9 PM for the drone show and will reopen at 9:45 PM. City of Lake Geneva Police and Fire Department water patrol will facilitate this closure.