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Bastille Days Celebrates 40th Anniversary July 13 – 16
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Bastille Days Celebrates 40th Anniversary July 13 – 16

One of the world’s largest French festivals will bring back old traditions, new entertainment for 2023 iteration

Storm the Bastille, Milwaukee’s Only Downtown, Nighttime 5K Run/Walk Returns for 2023
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Storm the Bastille, Milwaukee’s Only Downtown, Nighttime 5K Run/Walk Returns for 2023

As many as 5,000 participants will help celebrate 40 years of Milwaukee’s French Festival

Jazz in the Park Is Back Thursday Nights starting June 1
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Jazz in the Park Is Back Thursday Nights starting June 1

“Milwaukee’s Original Date Night” in Cathedral Square Park celebrates over 30 years with jazzy new lineup

Jazz in the Park Is Back Thursday Nights starting July 21
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Jazz in the Park Is Back Thursday Nights starting July 21

Free summer concert series in Cathedral Square Park ‘Jazz’s up’ this year’s Lineup

Bastille Days and the Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrate French Culture in July
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Bastille Days and the Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrate French Culture in July

Four-day French festival and museum events bring Joie de vivre back to MKE

Milwaukee’s Only Downtown and Nighttime 5K Run/Walk, Storm the Bastille, Returns in Person for 2022
East Town Association Reboots Beloved Events for 2022
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East Town Association Reboots Beloved Events for 2022

Bastille Days, Jazz in the Park and the Market return to Cathedral Square

East Town Association Summer 2021
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East Town Association Summer 2021

 

VIRTUAL Jazz in the Park Events, 2020
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VIRTUAL Jazz in the Park Events, 2020

 

East Town Launches Virtual Madison Medical Affiliates Storm the Bastille Run
East Town Association COVID-19 Annoucement
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East Town Association COVID-19 Annoucement

 

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
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Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

The Hop to Transform into “Le Hop” for Bastille Days
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The Hop to Transform into “Le Hop” for Bastille Days

The streetcar’s social media presence to take on a French theme during the festival, while special themed performances will occur at stations and on board the vehicles

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Sponsored: Bastille Days | July 11-14
Sponsored

Bastille Days | July 11-14

Bonjour! Come experience Bastille Days Milwaukee’s free French festival, right in the heart of the city.

Lock Your Love at This Year’s Bastille Days
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Lock Your Love at This Year’s Bastille Days

East Town Association partners with The Master Lock Company, artists and students on new sculptures

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
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Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Sponsored: Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM
Sponsored

Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5K, July 11 at 9 PM

Don’t miss Milwaukee’s favorite nighttime 5K run & 2-mile walk. Register today

Jazz in the Park Thursday Night Lineup Announced with May 30 Kick-off
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Jazz in the Park Thursday Night Lineup Announced with May 30 Kick-off

Free summer concert series in Cathedral Square Park adds new country and DJ acts

Nation’s Largest French-themed Celebration to Rendezvous in Milwaukee This Summer
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Nation’s Largest French-themed Celebration to Rendezvous in Milwaukee This Summer

Also, for the first time, fest-goers can ride Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop, directly into the festival, exiting at the Cathedral Square stop.

East Town Association Adds Marketing Manager, New Agency and Entertainment Partner
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East Town Association Adds Marketing Manager, New Agency and Entertainment Partner

East Town Association is known for Bastille Days, Cathedral Square Market and Jazz in the Park, longstanding events which cultivate a vibrant experience in Milwaukee.

Morris Retires from East Town Association After Seven Distinguished Years at Helm
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Morris Retires from East Town Association After Seven Distinguished Years at Helm

McElwee elevated to role of Executive Director.

Bastille Days dishes out fresh French fare all weekend long
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Bastille Days dishes out fresh French fare all weekend long

Free food and drink demos, firkin tapping and wine tastings, plus a mélange of restaurant vendors

Bastille Days announces new footprint for 2018 festival
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Bastille Days announces new footprint for 2018 festival

The run route for the 2018 Associated Bank Storm the Bastille will not change under the new plan.

Bastille Days Kicks Off Thursday
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Bastille Days Kicks Off Thursday

Thursday's lineup of activities.

Bastille Days dishes out fresh French fare all weekend long
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Bastille Days dishes out fresh French fare all weekend long

Festival offering free food and drink demos, firkin tapping and wine tastings, plus 25+ restaurant tents

Sendik’s to offer ultimate VIP experience at Jazz in the Park
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Sendik’s to offer ultimate VIP experience at Jazz in the Park

“Red Bag Picnic in the Park” contest awarding winners a private area, picnic snacks and more

Cathedral Square Market returns to downtown with fresh produce and free entertainment
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Cathedral Square Market returns to downtown with fresh produce and free entertainment

Farmers’ market featuring yoga, dance workouts, music and more every Saturday

Bastille Days to bring beaucoup de Parisian fun to downtown Milwaukee
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Bastille Days to bring beaucoup de Parisian fun to downtown Milwaukee

The 36th annual Bastille Days returns to Cathedral Square Park July 13-16 with free entertainment all weekend long

Educators Credit Union presents 26th annual Jazz in the Park
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Educators Credit Union presents 26th annual Jazz in the Park

Milwaukee’s premier concert series featuring robust music lineup returns to Cathedral Square Park

Associated Bank presents 33rd annual Storm the Bastille 5K run/walk
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Associated Bank presents 33rd annual Storm the Bastille 5K run/walk

Bastille Days’ nighttime fun run returns Thursday, July 13

East Town Association announces new happy hour specials at Jazz in the Park
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East Town Association announces new happy hour specials at Jazz in the Park

Discounted drinks now available from 5 – 6 p.m. at downtown’s outdoor concert series

Milwaukee’s Bastille Days to commemorate Nice, France tragedy with moment of silence tonight, July 15
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Milwaukee’s Bastille Days to commemorate Nice, France tragedy with moment of silence tonight, July 15

Bastille Days invites the community to gather near the festival’s main stage in Cathedral Square Park this evening at 7 p.m. to honor the victims of Nice and their loved ones.

Bastille Days serves up gourmet French fare to indulge in all weekend long
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Bastille Days serves up gourmet French fare to indulge in all weekend long

Festival offering free food and drink demos, firkin tapping and wine tastings, plus 30 eateries onsite

Cathedral Square Market to offer local produce and free entertainment this summer season
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Cathedral Square Market to offer local produce and free entertainment this summer season

Farmers’ market featuring yoga, dance workouts, music and more every Saturday

Bastille Days announces beaucoup de entertainment to downtown Milwaukee
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Bastille Days announces beaucoup de entertainment to downtown Milwaukee

The 35th annual Bastille Days presented by Columbia St. Mary’s returns to Cathedral Square Park July 14-17 with free entertainment all weekend long.

Jazz in the Park celebrates 25th anniversary with eclectic music lineup
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Jazz in the Park celebrates 25th anniversary with eclectic music lineup

Beginning June 2 through Sept. 1, the outdoor concert series takes place every Thursday evening in Cathedral Square Park from 6 to 9 p.m. This year’s schedule will feature a diverse variety of music styles, including jazz, big ban

Milwaukee marks 35th anniversary of city’s favorite French festival, Bastille Days
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Milwaukee marks 35th anniversary of city’s favorite French festival, Bastille Days

Among the annual highlights is the BMO Harris Bank Storm the Bastille Run/Walk.

Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s free French fest, continues.
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Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s free French fest, continues.

Highlights for Friday include:

Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s free French fest, kicks off thursday.
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Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s free French fest, kicks off thursday.

Bastille Days is presented by the East Town Association

Area establishments throw down for East Town’s 5th annual Heat It Up! challenge
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Area establishments throw down for East Town’s 5th annual Heat It Up! challenge

Chili & bloody mary competition highlighting nearly 20 local bars and restaurants

East Town Market serves up local produce and goods with side of free entertainment
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East Town Market serves up local produce and goods with side of free entertainment

Saturday farmer’s market featuring yoga, dance workouts, cooking demos and music

Jazz in the Park presented by Boston Store and Columbia St. Mary’s announces 2014 lineup
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Jazz in the Park presented by Boston Store and Columbia St. Mary’s announces 2014 lineup

New national acts and returning favorites for free outdoor concerts in the heart of downtown