MWF to Celebrate Juneteenth – Announces Dates for Summerfest 2025
MILWAUKEE, WI – (August 7, 2024) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF), producer of Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance, announced a new partnership with the Northcott Neighborhood House, the host of Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebration. For the first time in the history of the festival, this partnership will bring Juneteenth programming to Summerfest on the evening of June 19, 2025.
“We are honored to collaborate with Northcott Neighborhood House, a leader in Milwaukee for decades, to celebrate the spirit of community, history, and culture of Juneteenth,” said Sarah Pancheri, president and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “We look forward to providing new Juneteenth programming to our patrons.”
“Fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through music and culture not only enriches our city but also amplifies the significance of Juneteenth, celebrating freedom and unity. We look forward to partnering with Summerfest to further enhance Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebrations,” said Tony Kearney, Sr., Executive Director of the Northcott Neighborhood House.
The 2025 dates for Summerfest, which will be held over two holidays, Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July 4), are as follows for the three-weekend music festival:
- Thursday – Saturday, June 19-21,
- Thursday – Saturday, June 26-28, and
- Thursday – Saturday, July 3-5.
Stay tuned for headliner announcements and ticket information in the coming months. For further information visit Summerfest.com.
About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is one of the most iconic celebrations of music in America, hosting the industry’s biggest acts for an unforgettable live music experience. Since its inception in 1968, Summerfest continues to distinguish itself as a premier national music festival and has developed an unrivaled reputation, consistently featuring hundreds of performances across 12 stages, throughout the 75-acre festival grounds along Lake Michigan. Summerfest 2025 will take place June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5. For the latest information, visit Summerfest.com, or Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok: @Summerfest.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., producer of Summerfest, continues to fulfill its nonprofit mission of bringing the community together and providing a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation to the public, through music and special events.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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