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Bastille Days Returns to Downtown Milwaukee July 9–12, 2026

East Town Association is excited to announce the return of Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s French festival, taking place Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Cathedral Square Park. Drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year, Bastille Days is one of the largest French-themed celebrations in North America. In 2025, the festival welcomed more […]

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Jazz in the Park Returns with a New Format for 2025

Jazz in the Park, presented by Johnson Financial Group, will take place every other Thursday from June 5 through September 25 in Cathedral Square Park. The free concert series begins with Salsa in the City on Thursday, June 5, featuring Orquesta Ayala Salsa Band with special guest Mezclando Dance Company. Happy hour drink specials will

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Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk Returns July 17

East Town Association, in partnership with Presenting Sponsor Madison Medical Affiliates, invites runners and walkers to lace up for the Storm the Bastille 5K, returning on Thursday, July 17 at 9 p.m. Milwaukee’s only nighttime run/walk kicks off the annual Bastille Days Festival, leading participants on a route through downtown Milwaukee’s East Town and Historic

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14th Annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest Returns to Cathedral Square Park

Kegel’s Inn and Swarmm Events partner for a fourth year, alongside East Town Association and Milwaukee County Parks to host “Milwaukee Oktoberfest” in Cathedral Square Park, October 4-6, 2024. This year’s event will also be supported by Jägermeister, Beer Capitol, Leinenkugel’s, Hofbrau, and Gruber Law. “After 14 years of working on Milwaukee Oktoberfest, I’m proud

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Jazz in the Park is Back Thursday Nights Starting June 6

Jazz in the Park is Back Thursday Nights Starting June 6 Ten weeks highlighting local musicians in Cathedral Square Park Jazz in the Park, presented by Johnson Financial Group, returns to Cathedral Square Park starting Thursday, June 6 at 5 p.m. For ten weeks through August, East Town Association will host a variety of notable

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Reset & Recharge at the Cathedral Square Market

Grab your reusable bags and roll out your yoga mats because East Town Association’s annual Cathedral Square Market, presented by Madison Medical Affiliates, opens Sunday June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, the market hosts its usual vendors and local musicians, while reintroducing select theme days and additional wellness programming.  Following yoga

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