Volunteer with us!

We know every hour counts, and we make it a priority to celebrate those who give their time:

  • Official Volunteer Lanyards

  • Limited-Edition Volunteer Buttons (available during select events or seasons)

  • Free meal & drink when volunteering for 2+ hours

  • Volunteer Spotlight on Facebook and our website

  • Social media shoutouts for individuals and groups

  • End-of-Year Appreciation Post

  • Volunteer Kickoff invitation

  • Bring-a-Friend Bonus: Receive a limited-edition button

  • Future Omro Volunteer T-Shirt (sponsorship pending)!

Group Volunteers from Nonprofits, School Groups, 4-H Groups, Clubs, Teams and More receive additional perks! Please review our volunteer tab for additional information.

This year we have LIMITED EDITION Future Omro 4th of July Volunteer Shirts on top of all our other bonuses!

Huge shout out to the following businesses for sponsoring these amazing shirts: Omro Chiropractic Center LLC, Keenline Conveyor Systems, Bosquez Chiropractic & Wellness Center and JS Designs & Custom Apparel. And an additional shout out to JS Designs & Custom Apparel for the awesome shirt design!

These shirts are reserved exclusively for our amazing volunteers who help make Omro’s Fireworks, Freedom & Fun – Celebrating America’s 250th possible. Whether you're helping with food, kids games, raffle sales, setup, cleanup, or keeping the day running smoothly, we couldn't do it without you!

- Shirts will be distributed on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis.
- Once they're gone, they're gone!
- No reprints. No second order. No extras tucked away in a closet.

If you've been thinking about volunteering, now is the time to sign up and join the team behind one of Omro's biggest celebrations of the year.Help make the magic happen, earn some community bragging rights, and score one of these exclusive volunteer shirts while supplies last!Interested in volunteering? Send us a message or sign up today on here: https://volunteersignup.org/Y3M88 See less

Sign Up Here For the 4th :  volunteersignup.org/Y3M88

Join us for an unforgettable Independence Day 250 Year Celebration filled with live music, food & drinks, and a spectacular fireworks display! Groove to great tunes, sip on your favorite beverages, and watch the night sky light up in a dazzling tribute to freedom. Bring your friends and family for a night of fun, festivities, and patriotic pride!

***Due to our construction on Highway 21 and in Scott Park, this event has been temporarily moved to Miller Park for 2026. We will be back at Scott Park in 2027***

Saturday, July 4th 2026
Theme: Stars, Stripes & 250 Years
Line Up Time: 10:30am
Line Up Location: Madison Ave
Parade Start Time: 12:00pm

Parade Policies:
Entries that do not follow the policies will not be permitted to participate

  • Future Omro invites you to join the fun at our 4th of July Parade — a proud community tradition full of red, white, and blue spirit!  Whether you walk, ride, decorate a float, or wave from the float, there’s a place for everyone. Show off your patriotic pride with festive outfits, themed decorations, or even a decked-out bike or wagon! After the parade, stick around for more family fun and celebration in the heart of Omro. Let’s light up the town with community spirit this 4th of July!

  • No throwing candy from floats or vehicles — for the safety of children, candy must be handed out while walking along the parade route.

  • Water-spraying or water-shooting entries are not permitted.

  • Animal entries must be accompanied by clean-up supplies (shovels required).

  • Car clubs are limited to 6 vehicles, must line up 2 by 2, and should be decorated to match the parade theme.

  • Business entries are limited to 1 vehicle, also decorated to theme.

  • No bumper-butting allowed at any time during the procession.

Jim Koepnick/Oshkosh Northwestern

Jim Koepnick/Oshkosh Northwestern

Jim Koepnick/Oshkosh Northwestern

Jim Koepnick/Oshkosh Northwestern

2026 4th of July Parade Registration

Registration due by June 26th

FireQuacker $250 Raffle

This year, due to the inability to control the ducks in the Fox River, Future Omro has shifted gears to offer the FireQuacker Raffle instead!

This raffle will be drawn every hour from 12pm-9pm for a chance to win $250!

Thank you to our 2026 FireQuacker Sponsors!

Register for the Watermelon Chomping Challenge!

Basket Raffle

Each basket is filled with incredible goodies from all over Wisconsin! All proceeds go directly to the Future Omro Chamber, a nonprofit dedicated to organizing family-friendly events, supporting local businesses, and enhancing community life in Omro. Every ticket helps us continue to bring you celebrations like the 4th of July, vendor fairs, holiday happenings, and more—all while investing back into our local economy.

Thank You to our 2026 Basket Raffle Sponsors

  • Road America

  • Milwaukee Brewers

  • Milwaukee Admirals

  • Skyline Comedy Club

  • Milwaukee Milkmen

  • Oriental Trading

  • Lake Country Dockhounds

  • Green Bay Rockers

  • The Wisconsin Herd

  • Urban Air

  • Shipping Containers Unlimited

  • Badger Sports Park

  • Scheels

  • The Paine Art Center and Gardens

  • Milwaukee Public Museum

  • Festival Foods

Craft & Vendor Event

Kick off your 4th of July with a day of shopping and fun at our Craft & Vendor Event! Browse a fantastic selection of handmade crafts, unique goods, and local treasures from talented artisans and vendors. Whether you're looking for home décor, gifts, or festive finds, there's something for everyone. Come celebrate, shop, and support local businesses as we gear up for an unforgettable Independence Day in Omro!

Interested in being a vendor?

New Online Application & Payment Option

2026 Craft/Vendor Application
(Full for 2026)

Printable Application & Send in Payment Option

2026 Craft Vendor Application
(Full for 2026) 

2026 Food Vendor Application (Full for 2026)

2026 Food Vendor Application
(Full for 2026)

Thank you to our Independence Day Celebration Sponsors

  • Red's Piggly Wiggly

  • Omro Pharmacy

  • Shipping Containers Unlimited

  • Omro Building Center

  • Ray's Sanitation

  • Omro Chiropractic Center LLC

  • Bosquez Chiropractic & Wellness Center

  • Wedgewood Golf Course & Grill

  • Rogge's Foods

  • City of Omro

  • Community First Credit Union

  • Inside Omro

  • Miller Auto

  • JS Designs

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  • McMahon

  • Keenline

  • Utz

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Volunteer with Us—
Be the Heart of Our Community!

We can't do it without YOU! Volunteers are the driving force behind everything we do, from community events to local initiatives that make Omro a better place to live, work, and play. Whether you have a little time or a lot, your passion and energy make a real difference. Come be a part of something bigger—meet new people, have fun, and help shape the future of our community!

Ready to jump in? Get involved today!

Questions? Call Karissa at 920-666-5881

Sponsor Our Fireworks

Future Omro & Our Amazing Fireworks Sponsors!

Our Independence Day Celebration wouldn’t be possible without the support of Future Omro and our incredible sponsors! Thanks to their generosity, we can continue to bring a spectacular fireworks display and an unforgettable community celebration year after year.

Want to help light up the sky? Sponsorship opportunities are always available!

3% Cover the Fee