The City of Glendale Announces their Summer Events for 2023
GLENDALE, Wisconsin (June 20, 2023) –The City of Glendale is pleased to announce their list of 2023 summer events. With over 15 free events from June to August, attendees will enjoy live music, parades, fireworks, and outdoor movies nights. The city will continue hosting their annual free music concert series, Music in the Glen, and their Fourth of July Celebration. In addition, the City of Glendale is introducing Movies in the Glen and an all-new concert series, Summer Rhythm Nights at the Glen. All events, except for Glendale’s Fourth of July Celebration, will be held at the Richard E. Maslowski Community Park at 2200 W. Bender Rd, Glendale. There will be concessions, treats, and Sprecher soda and beer available at the onsite Sprecher Outdoor Oasis. The community park also includes an accessibility playground, indoor restrooms, the Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin War Memorial, and the Johnson Controls Outdoor Amphitheatre.
MUSIC IN THE GLEN
What: Free outdoor summer music series
Where: Richard E. Maslowski Community Park (2200 W. Bender Rd, Glendale)
When: Wednesdays at 6:30pm, starting June 21, 2023 – August 2, 2023
Details: Food, snacks, beverages, and treats are available at the onsite Sprecher Outdoor Oasis. Blankets and lawn chairs recommended. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Website: www.musicintheglen.org
Music Series Lineup:
- June 21st (6:15pm) Flag Ceremony at onsite Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin War Memorial (6:30pm) Geoff Landon’s High Country a “Stars and Stripes Salute” to Wisconsin Veterans Concert
- June 28th (6:30pm) Randy Peterson (Children’s Concert)
- July 12th (6:30pm) Latin Sound System (Latin/Americana)
- July 19th (6:30pm) MixTape MKE (‘80s/’90s)
- July 26th (6:30pm) Shorewood School of Rock (Rock)
- August 2nd (6:30pm) The Stephen Hull Experience (Blues/Jazz)
- August 9th (6:30pm) Rain Date
NEW! SUMMER RHYTHM NIGHTS AT THE GLEN
What: Free, two-hour outdoor concerts
Where: Richard E. Maslowski Community Park (2200 W. Bender Rd, Glendale)
When: Select Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays starting June 16 – August 17, 2023
Details: Food, snacks, beverages, and treats are available at the onsite Sprecher Outdoor Oasis. Blankets and lawn chairs recommended.
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfGlendaleWisconsin/events
Concert Series Lineup:
- Friday, June 16 (6:00pm) Redcard MKE
- Saturday, July 8 (6:00pm) The Shonn Hinton Experience
- Thursday, July 13 (4:30pm) Nightinjails
- Saturday, July 15 (6:00pm) Acoustic Blu
- Thursday, July 20 (6:00pm) Nightinjails
- Thursday, August 3 (6:00pm) The Shonn Hinton Experience
- Saturday, August 5 (6:00pm) Acoustic Blu
- Thursday, August 17 (6:00pm) Redcard MKE
GLENDALE’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
What: Free Admission to the North Shore’s largest Independence Day Celebration
Where: Kletzsch Park – Glendale
When: Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 10:00am-11:30am and 4:30pm-9:30pm
Website: https://www.glendale4thofjuly.com
Timeline of Events:
- Children’s Parade at 10:00am down Milwaukee River Parkway
- Main Parade Extravaganza at 10:30am down Milwaukee River Parkway
- Food Truck Festival 4:30pm to 9pm
- Kids Activities including bouncy houses, dunk tank, face painting, and henna at 4:30pm
- Shorewood School of Rock performs at 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Summer Soak at 5:00pm
- The Toys perform at 6pm to 9pm
- Fireworks begin at dusk.
COUNTRY NIGHT featuring REBEL GRACE
What: Free outdoor concert featuring Rebel Grace
Where: Richard E. Maslowski Community Park (2200 W. Bender Road – Glendale)
When: Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 6:00pm-9:00pm
Details: Rebel Grace is making their way to Glendale. Food trucks will be onsite, and concessions available at the Sprecher Outdoor Oasis. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the Sprecher Outdoor Oasis and the Welcome to Glendale tent. There will also be fun games to play including bags and washers.
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1344663882982302
MOVIES IN THE GLEN
What: Free admission to the Saturday night outdoor summer movie nights
Where: Richard E. Maslowski Community Park (2200 W. Bender Road – Glendale)
When: Saturday, August 19 and Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 8:00pm
Details: Free popcorn for all attendees. Other food, snacks, beverages, and treats are available at the onsite Sprecher Outdoor Oasis. Blankets and lawn chairs recommended.
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfGlendaleWisconsin/events
Movie Series Lineup:
- August 19 (8pm) Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
- August 26 (8pm) TBD (You Pick Night)
The public is asked to pick the second movie of the Movies in the Glen series. Options include Shazam 2, Fast and Furious 10, Creed 3, or Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The public can cast their vote here.
About Welcome to Glendale
Welcome to Glendale is the local Convention and Visitors Bureau for Glendale, Wisconsin. They educate and provide helpful resources to local communities and travelers. Welcome to Glendale’s mission is to market Glendale as a tourist destination while also promoting local Glendale hotels, attractions, restaurants, and events. Visitors will be able to “Tap the Possibilities” in Glendale. Visit www.welcometoglendale.com for more information.
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.
