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\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\tGet a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Aubrey Jannene waves a flag at a passing march band. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Happy 250th birthday America! There\u2019s lots to do this weekend, including parades, firework shows and drone shows. It\u2019s also your last chance to check out this year\u2019s Summerfest<\/a> lineup, and the Milwaukee County Zoo<\/a> is offering a reduced admission rate as well as a digital scavenger hunt. You\u2019ve likely been indoors all week trying to stay cool during this heat wave, so treat yourself and get out there this weekend.<\/p>\n June 2-4: Summerfest Weekend Three<\/b><\/p>\n This weekend is your last chance to check out Summerfest this year, where the Henry Maier Festival Park<\/a> is packed full of live music on both free and ticketed stages, entertainment such as skateboarding and bmx demonstrations, vendors and more. Music highlights for the final weekend include Jelly Roll<\/strong>, the Gin Blossoms<\/strong>, Sean Paul<\/strong> and more. Be sure to catch featured local acts like Known Moons<\/a><\/strong>, Gold Steps<\/a><\/strong> and Wave X Nile<\/strong>, and don\u2019t forget to check the Summerfest website <\/a>to find out about admission promotions like free admission on July 4 for those who donate three non-perishable food items.<\/p>\n July 3: Milwaukee County Parks Drone Show<\/b><\/p>\n Milwaukee County Parks<\/a> is once again putting on a drone show instead of a traditional fireworks show in support of America\u2019s 250th birthday. This year\u2019s event will feature an expanded lineup of family-friendly activities and will introduce its new pyrotechnic drone technology, which will add safely controlled spark effects to the light show. The show will take place at McKinley Beach and will feature food and beverage vendors. The show is free to attend and will run from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The drone show will start at 9:20 p.m. For more information, visit the Milwaukee County website<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 4: America 250: The Power of We<\/b><\/p>\n \t\tGet a daily rundown of the Milwaukee stories<\/em>\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n There are many ways to celebrate Independence Day in Milwaukee and many different fireworks shows, parades, celebrations and more to check out. This year\u2019s theme is America 250: The Power of We and will feature celebrations in 12 different parks. Not every park will feature a fireworks show or parade, so it\u2019s worth checking the City of Milwaukee\u2019s website<\/a> to find out which park will meet your Fourth of July celebratory needs.<\/p>\n July 4: $4 on the 4th<\/b><\/p>\n If fireworks and crowds aren\u2019t your thing, here\u2019s another way to celebrate the fourth: Hanging out with the adorable animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo<\/a>. In celebration of the holiday, the Milwaukee County Zoo is lowering its admission fee down to $4. Guests can participate in the zoo\u2019s Sea to Shining Sea digital scavenger hunt, where participants will learn where in the United States each animal comes from. The Milwaukee County Zoo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n July 5: Cafe Sopra Mare<\/b><\/p>\n If at this point you haven\u2019t had your fill of live music outdoors, the Villa Terrace\u2019s Sopra Mare daytime concert series is back, bringing live music performances to the museum\u2019s courtyard. The free concert series will feature a performance by jazz artist Neal Bardeal. During the concert, the museum and gardens will be free to access. Villa Terrace will also offer complimentary coffee, and encourages guests to bring their own coffees if preferred. Sopra Mare will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.<\/p>\n July 5: 414Flea Market<\/b><\/p>\n