Kenosha’s 2025 “Celebrate America” event took place once again Friday and Saturday at the city’s lakefront.
Terry Flores
CELEBRATE AMERICA
Attendees at the Celebrate America event enjoy riding a roller coaster ride on Friday along Kenosha’s lakefront.
Terry Flores
CELEBRATE AMERICA
LEFT: Celine Stichert, left, and Gary Whisman, both of Kenosha, grab a bite to eat ahead of the the Exit 147 concert Friday night at the city’s “Celebrate America” event. The band was one of 15 to play over the Fourth of July weekend celebration at the lakefront. RIGHT: Inflatable aliens and stuffed animals were among the hundreds of prizes won during the the Fourth of July weekend carnival in Kenosha.
Terry Flores
CELEBRATE AMERICA
Exit 147 was among the 15 bands featured during Kenosha’s Celebrate America event Friday and Saturday, July 4-5 at the city’s lakefront.
Terry Flores
CELEBRATE AMERICA
Celebrate America 2025 Concert Schedule July 4-5.
Terry Flores
CELEBRATE AMERICA
Inflatable aliens and stuffed animals were among the hundreds of prizes won during the the Fourth of July weekend carnival in Kenosha.
Terry Flores
CELEBRATE AMERICA
Linda Scarpelli of St. Charles, Ill., mimes to the Village People's " YMCA her son Joe, left, and sister Jean Dickson of Kenosha bask in the sun at Kenosha's annual "Celebrate America" event on Friday.
Terry Flores
CELEBRATE AMERICA
Freedom to go barefoot. Shoes were apparently optional on the Cliffhanger ride at the carnival during the city's Fourth of July celebration at the lakefront.
Terry Flores
CELEBRATE AMERICA
Not on the musical lineup, but entertaining nonetheless was Kenoshan Johnny Pierce, 26, who busked with his trombone amid the Celebrate America festivities on Friday.
Planning and permits for Kenosha's 2026 Celebrate America celebration, as well as a number of other community events this summer, have been approved by city commissions.
