Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Riverwest Locust Street Festival back after 3 years

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1 year ago

June 11, 2023

Milwaukee Riverwest Locust Street Festival back after 3 years

MILWAUKEE – Despite the less-than-ideal weather with temperatures in the 50s and some rain, the 44th Locust Street Festival in Riverwest went on as planned Sunday, June 11.

It was the first time the festival has happened since 2019.

It featured artists, six live music stages and plenty of food and drink vendors.

The 1.6-mile beer run made its return, as well.

One of the event’s organizers said even with the weather, the turnout was an example of just how much people want to celebrate their community.

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“It tells what kind of people we are,” said Tim Eichinger, Black Husky Brewing. “Anybody can do stuff the easy way. Anybody can show up when it’s bright and sunny, but when you’re trying to actually support a community and celebrate things, you come out regardless, so this really tells what kind of community we have here in Riverwest, in Milwaukee.”

The festival ran from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.

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Milwaukee, WI

Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

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7 hours ago

November 30, 2024

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

WEST ALLIS — It’s become a special tradition for neighbors near the corner of 64th & Lapham.

Miracle on 64th St. returns Friday. In its third year, the display features 12,000 lights that illuminate this little slice of West Allis along with holiday decorations and inflatables.

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the elves also make appearances each night outside of the 24th and 25th when they have to return to the North Pole.

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

The nonprofit hosts this fundraiser all to benefit a cause each year. This year, donations will go to the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative just down the street.

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They’re also accepting food, gloves, hats, and coats.

“We’re really out here to help the people and keep it local, so that’s really what we’re all about, is making sure we help the community at large,” said Santa Claus.

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Santa at Miracle on 64th St.

The display runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. all the way up until Christmas.

You are encouraged to walk around the displays. There are several parking lots nearby open for visitors.

Cash donations can be dropped off at the corner of 64th and Lapham.

You can also make a donation by going to any Landmark Credit Union. Just tell them you are making a donation to ’64 Street Project Co.’

This year, Modern Woodmen of America are matching donations up to $2,500.

Home Depot also makes a donation to help with the lights display.

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