Cathedral Square Park

Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk Returns July 17

Milwaukee’s only nighttime run kicks off Bastille Days with a dash through downtown

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announces changes in leadership

CEO Beth Weirick to step down in June; Economic Development Director Matt Dorner tapped as successor with other staff changes in store

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for Cocoa with the Clauses on Dec. 14

The free, family-friendly event will offer cookies, hot cocoa and photo ops at Cathedral Square Park

Marvel at Downtown’s holiday lights aboard the Jingle Bus

Narrated tours return Thursday through Sunday evening as part of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Milwaukee Public Market Holiday Programming

Bastille Days & Storm the Bastille 2025

Same Bastille Days festival, brand new weekend!

Festive Season Begins Downtown with Holiday Lights Festival kickoff extravaganza on Nov. 21 at Pere Marquette Park

Kickoff ceremony to feature fireworks, giveaways and performances from local entertainers

14th Annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest Returns to Cathedral Square Park

Celebrate German Culture with Live Music, Authentic Food, and Festive Activities October 4-6

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to brighten downtown visits Nov. 21 – Jan. 1

Six-week festival returns with over 500,000 lights, an ornament trail and other festive happenings

Milwaukee Theater District Launches “Best Seats in MKE” in lead up to Second-Annual Milwaukee Theater Week

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week returns August 19

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 will host five days of free lunches, Office Challenge Games, giveaways and more

Milwaukee Anti-war Committee to Protest Air and Water Show