Welcome to Stars, Stripes & Shorelines
Family Fun & Live Music
We cannot wait to host you on the Terrace for the 4th of July at Stars, Stripes & Shorelines! We are excited to celebrate America's 250th with all of our community members. In partnership with The Edgewater, we have an absolutely electric lineup in both locations.
9:30-10:30 AM Free yoga on the Terrace with Dragonfly Hot Yoga. Please bring your own mat/towel & water.
2:30-3 PM UW Marching Band performance and appearance from Bucky Badger
4–5:30 PM Scott Damgaard performs on the UW Credit Union Summer Stage
5–8 PM Reflective Mobiles at the Terrace Art Zone
6–6:30 PM Mad-City Ski Team performance
7–10 PM Brett Newski and the Bad Inventions with the Fellow Travelers performs on the UW Credit Union Summer Stage
Check out The Edgewater's Events
Parking Info
We know parking is always difficult so we are working hard to keep you informed with the best ways to get here! To learn more about how to get to Memorial Union and alternative transportation options please click here
Nearest University Parking Ramps:
- Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Ramp), 325 N. Brooks Street
- Lot 46 (corner of Lake & Johnson), 301 N. Lake Street
- Lot 83 (Fluno Center), 314 N. Frances Street
For additional information on parking and other lots in the area please click here
You can always get live updates on how many spots are available here
We look forward to welcoming you to a celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Event Updates:
While fireworks will not take place on July 4, the newly named Stars, Stripes & Shorelines celebration (formerly called Bucky-n-Booms) will continue with nine free events along the shores of Lake Mendota at the Memorial Union Terrace and The Edgewater, including live music, free art activities, family-friendly entertainment and a water ski performance.
Campus is currently experiencing a cooling system issue that is making some buildings, such as Memorial Union, warmer than usual and leading to some changes to Memorial Union restaurant and market menus. We appreciate your understanding.
Additional Information
12:30-2:30 PM: Sunflow Circus silks performance
12-4 PM: Red Bull DJ set
2-3 PM: Madison Fire Department fire truck display
11-4 PM: Free henna tattoos on the Terrace
12-1 PM: Bubble hour with Marvelous Michelle
1-3 PM: Balloon making arrangements with the Alexandra Store
2-4 PM: Performance from the Trout Guy (Jacob Mills)
5-8 PM: Free face painting on the Terrace
10:30 AM $2.50 Hot & Iced Coffee (Peet's)
11:30 AM $2.50 Brats
12:30 PM Free Babcock Ice Cream Cups
1:30 PM $4 Spiked Ade
2:30 PM $2.50 Cheese Curds
3:30 PM $4 Spiked Ade
4:30 PM $2.50 Hot & Iced Coffee (Peet's)
5:30 PM Free Babcock Ice Cream Cups
6:30 PM Prize Wheel
7:30 PM $4 Spiked Ade Promotion
8:30 PM Prize Wheel
Tiny Tuna Jewels | 12:00 – 8:00 PM Handcrafted jewelry vendor pop-up on the Terrace.
Printzilla 3D | 12:00 – 8:00 PM 3D printing demonstration and merchandise vendor.
Good Jinx | 12:00 – 8:00 PM Artisan goods and novelty items vendor pop-up.
Art by Xizhou | 12:00 – 8:00 PM Original artwork and prints by local artist Xizhou.
Terrace Corner Store | 12:00 – 8:00 PM Babcock Dairy products and Power Hour giveaway hub.
Alexandra Store Vending | 3:00 – 8:00 PM Alexandra Store retail vending on the Terrace.
Henna Vending Booth | 4:00 – 8:00 PM Henna artist vending booth open through the evening
