Check out these local events for a sure-fire(works) way to stay entertained this Fourth of July.

Monona Community Festival | Sunday, July 2-Tuesday, July 4 | Times vary | Winnequah Park, 1055 Nichols Rd., Monona | Gear up for three days of fun ending with a fireworks show on the fourth.

Pedal + Paws Parade | North Star Park, 502 North Star Dr., Madison | 10 a.m. | Free | Show off your festively decorated bike (or pet) and stick around for goodie bags, face painting and balloon artists.