Harris Campaign Building Lakefront Stage, Not For Friday Rally
But what is the stage for? Campaign doesn't say.
Harris Milwaukee rally announcement.
This article was updated after publication with additional information from the campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris will headline a rally in Milwaukee Friday evening, the same evening Donald Trump will host a rally at Fiserv Forum.
When the Harris campaign announced the event Wednesday evening, her campaign didn’t identify the location. But a quickly rising lakefront stage and a series of city permits indicate something will happen at the lakefront.
But on Thursday, a campaign spokesperson said the stage will not be the site of Friday’s rally. It was not available what the stage will be used for.
An electrical permit says temporary power will be provided for “Kamala Harris rally.” A noise variance permit was issued Wedesday to the campaign Wednesday.
The Harris for President campaign is building a stage in Veterans Park, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., and will be permitted to play amplified music each night until 10 p.m. The stage is permitted to host concerts from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday through Monday, Nov. 4.
Harris is scheduled Friday to appear, at a different location alongside musical artists The Isley Brothers, GloRilla, Flo Milli, MC Lyte and DJ GEMINI GILLY.
On Thursday morning, the campaign announced that musical artist Cardi B will deliver “remarks” at the Friday event.
Trump has not confirmed a guest list for his rally, but former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre did appear with Trump Wednesday in Green Bay.
UPDATE: Multiple sources familiar with the campaign’s plans said the Friday event would be held at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center.
Stage in Veterans Park
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Interesting…what could this be about…?