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SUN JUN 287AM

Festivals

The Gigs 25 Year Block Party

The Gig

Celebrate 25 years of The Gig with live music, food, and games — bring your own chair!

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FRI JUL 37PM

Festivals

Independence Day Parade

Phoenix360 (Menomonee Falls)

Catch the biggest parade in Menomonee Falls before the fireworks light up the sky.

Fourth of July Celebration

Kletzsch Park

Parade, food trucks, live music, and fireworks — Glendale's Fourth of July is a full-day celebration.

Family-friendly

Free

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SUN JUL 51PM

Festivals

Washington Park Wednesdays

Washington Park Bandshell

7 dates · Jul 5–Aug 16

Local bands and food trucks under the stars every Wednesday at Washington Park.

Bastille Days

Cathedral Square Park

Milwaukee's French fest with food, music, and joie de vivre — all for free!

Millers at Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car Event

RWB Milwaukee

See 60 vintage Indy cars in action at the historic Milwaukee Mile.

Festa Italiana

Henry Maier Festival Park by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

Fri · Sat · Sun

Milwaukee’s Italian fest with amazing food and volunteer spirit at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival

Lakeshore State Park

Experience thrilling dragon boat races and cultural performances on Lake Michigan's shores.

Millers at Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car Event

RWB Milwaukee

See 60 vintage Indy cars in action at the historic Milwaukee Mile.

Falls Lavender Fest

Village Park

Lavender-themed fun with crafts, food trucks, and live music in Menomonee Falls.

Frida Fest

Farmhouse

Celebrate Frida Kahlo with art, music, and food at Milwaukee's lively Frida Fest.

Mi Gente Latin Beach Festival 2026

Bradford Beach

Dance to nonstop Latin beats on the beach with live DJs and bands.

Mi Gente Latin Beach Festival 2026

Bradford Beach

Dance to nonstop Latin beats on the beach with live DJs and bands.

Milwaukee Brew & Spirits

McKinley Park

Craft brews, cocktails, and THC drinks with live music and food trucks by the lake.

Dance For Hope MKE Dance Festival

McKinley Park

Free dance festival at Milwaukee Lakefront — a day of movement and community.

Wisconsin IPA Fest

Third Space Brewing

Unlimited IPA sampling and vote for Wisconsin's best brew at Third Space Brewing.

Red Magic Art Festival

Community Arts & Funk Festival

Celebrate indigenous arts and culture at Milwaukee's Red Magic Art Festival.

Milwaukee Irish Fest

German Fest Milwaukee, Inc.

Dive into Irish culture with music, dance, and food at the lakefront's biggest fest.

Summer Park Jam Weekend 2026

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Hip hop culture takes center stage at the Marcus Center with music, dance, and community vibes.

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SAT AUG 1512PM

Festivals

Summer Park Jam Weekend 2026

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Hip hop culture takes center stage at the Marcus Center with music, dance, and community vibes.

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SUN AUG 165PM

Festivals

We Are Water

Milwaukee Waterfront Deli

Beach festival celebrating water's role in Milwaukee life — community vibes and lakeside fun.

Night Market

The Beer Garden

Browse 70+ vintage and handmade vendors with live music and food trucks at Franksville's Night Market.

Washington Park Wednesdays

Washington Park Bandshell

Local bands and food trucks under the stars every Wednesday at Washington Park.

Washington Park Wednesdays

Washington Park Bandshell

Local bands and food trucks under the stars every Wednesday at Washington Park.

Family-friendly

Free