GALLERY: Lone Rock 4th of July Celebration Parade, Fireworks

A fire truck with flashing lights drives down a street lined with onlookers, including children waving flags and others seated on the curb.
Community members line Highway 130/Oak Street during the annual Lone Rock 4th of July Celebration Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Despite a brief sprinkle during the morning, spectators stayed along the route to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Photos by Bonnie Stickel, Administrative & Calendar Coordinator.

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Lone Rock 4th of July Celebration Parade

Despite a passing shower during the morning, the annual Lone Rock 4th of July Parade once again drew a crowd along Highway 130/Oak Street as residents celebrated Independence Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary. A few raindrops were enough to send some spectators reaching for umbrellas, but they certainly didn’t let it rain on their parade, as families stayed put to cheer on floats, emergency vehicles, bands, community organizations and local businesses making their way through the village.

The parade was just one part of a full day of festivities hosted by the Lone Rock 4th of July Committee. Visitors continued to Fireman’s Park for food, live music, family activities and more as the annual celebration carried on into the evening.

A parade featuring military personnel and veterans carrying American flags along a street, surrounded by spectators.
A vintage military jeep in a parade with veterans waving American flags, surrounded by a crowd and trees lining the street.
A black vintage vehicle adorned with an American flag and a red flag featuring a blue emblem, driving in a parade with onlookers applauding.
A parade scene featuring a large decorative figure of a chicken on a trailer being pulled by a fire department truck, with children and spectators enjoying the event along the roadside.
A large inflatable fire safety mascot on a red boat, representing the Lone Rock Fire Department, during a parade. A woman is seated on the boat, with spectators visible in the background among trees.
A vintage red fire truck driving down a street during a parade, with children waving small American flags and gathering along the roadside.
A vintage red fire truck with the words 'Spring Green Fire Dept.' is parked on a street, with a person sitting on top and a child leaning nearby. The scene is set during a parade, with modern fire trucks visible in the background and green trees lining the street.
A fire truck from the Spring Green Fire Protection District drives down a street during a parade, with a group of children waving and onlookers seated on the side.
A red fire truck from Spring Green Fire Protection District with a raised ladder, driving past a crowd during a parade.
A vintage red fire truck from Spring Green Fire Department driving down the street with people on board, including a boy and two adults.
A classic red fire truck driving past a crowd during a parade, with children watching along the roadside.
Red fire truck from the Plain Fire District, showing a promotional banner for an upcoming event, driving down a street with a crowd in the background.
A red fire truck parades down a street, with a person in the passenger seat waving. Other emergency vehicles follow behind, while people watch from the sides.
A vintage red fire truck with people waving from its side, driving down a street during a parade.
A group of musicians sitting on a trailer, playing various brass instruments during a parade, with a sign that reads 'Graham's 4th of July Band'.
A parade scene featuring a woman walking with a banner for the Lone Rock Community Library, while spectators, including children, watch from the sidelines.
A man wearing a blue hat and a t-shirt is sitting on an inflatable dinosaur costume, decorated with stars and stripes, during a parade. The float features plush toys and patriotic decorations, while spectators are seated along the street.
Children watching a parade with a truck displaying a sign that says 'Thanks to Our Military Past & Present' and decorated with flags.
A black vintage car with flame decals in a parade, alongside a dark colored muscle car, with spectators in the background and a Mobil gas station visible.
A classic hot rod car with a shiny chrome grille and large front tires driving on a street with a crowd of people watching in the background.
A decorated white Ford truck in a parade, featuring American flags, balloons, and a banner promoting a local bar.
Red classic car participating in a parade, with spectators on the sidelines and festive decorations.
A lion mascot wearing a karate gi and purple belt standing on a street during a parade, surrounded by spectators and colorful tents.
A cheerful lion mascot wearing a white shirt and a purple belt, standing on a street and gesturing with its hands.
A decorated parade float featuring cartoon farm animals, including a pig and a cow, and showcasing a 4-H club theme. The float is adorned with red, white, and blue decorations, and a banner displaying 'Clyde-Go-Getters, Iowa County, WI'.
A large, colorful, wooden shark sculpture on a trailer, being showcased in a parade, with spectators sitting nearby under umbrellas.
A woman wearing a red hat and festive attire rides an inflatable dinosaur costume decorated with stars and stripes, participating in a parade with onlookers in the background.
A decorated black Jeep with a person wearing sunglasses and an American flag draped over them, celebrating with festive red, white, and blue decorations, while a person in a bright red bird costume stands on the Jeep.
A festive parade float featuring a large inflatable groundhog wearing a patriotic hat and a sign that says 'Happy 250!' adorned with American flags and colorful decorations.
A large green and yellow tractor with a cab is driving down a street during a parade, with a person in a blue shirt and black shorts standing on the sidewalk watching. The tractor features American flags and the name 'FAST' along the side, while another tractor can be seen in the background.
A large green tractor decorated with American flags drives down a road, while spectators observe from the sidewalk.
A woman leading a decorated horse during a parade, with two riders atop the horses, surrounded by spectators in a festive atmosphere.
A colorful parade float featuring children painting a large sign that says 'Building the American Dream!' The float is decorated with red, white, and blue elements, including balloons and flags.
A young girl and a boy painting on a large board with the words 'Building the American Dream!' in bold colors, surrounded by red, white, and blue decorations.
A white horse pulling a blue carriage decorated with American flags, carrying two men and two children, as bystanders watch during a parade.

Lone Rock 4th of July Celebration Fireworks

A vibrant fireworks display lights up the night sky, with bursts of red, yellow, and green in the foreground, as spectators watch from a grassy area.
Fireworks light up the sky over Fireman’s Park during the Lone Rock 4th of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Rain moved through the area before the show, but the skies cleared in time for the annual display. Photos and videos by Bonnie Stickel, Administrative & Calendar Coordinator & Taylor Scott, Managing Editor.

Rain showers returned to the Lone Rock area during the evening, but the weather cooperated when it mattered most. As the skies cleared around dusk, hundreds gathered at Fireman’s Park for the annual fireworks display, capping off another Independence Day celebration.

The colorful display provided a fitting finale to a day filled with community traditions, from the morning parade to food, music and family activities throughout the afternoon. For a few minutes, the only thing falling from the sky was bursts of red, white and blue.

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