VIDEO: Milwaukee's lakefront was a busy place Monday, July 3rd ahead of the big U.S. Bank Fireworks Show, and officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department will be patrolling the water and the surrounding area in an effort its a fun and safe celebration for all. Every Fourth of July, the water draws people in. The weather was pretty much perfect in Milwaukee on July 3rd -- so the lakefront was packed! "I had no idea so many people would be out," Dan, Blake's father said. Dan's son Blake on Monday was getting a feel for kayaking solo. His father was on land near McKinley Marina.