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, 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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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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East Town Association announces dates for the 2025 Bastille Days festival and Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk. This annual celebration of French culture, food, music, and community will take over Cathedral Square Park from July 17 to July 20, 2025. Mark Your Calendars Bastille Days 2025: July 17-20, 2025 Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk: July
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As the seasons shift in Milwaukee, so do the flavors at Carbon – a modern steakhouse in the heart of the East Town neighborhood that’s bringing a fresh Italian-inspired twist to its fall and winter menu. The chef behind these dishes, Matthew Molli, has spent years cultivating his culinary skills at some of Milwaukee’s most
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It’s time to kick off festive celebrations, and there are plenty of activities in East Town this November to get you in the mood. Here are five must-try experiences that will help you ease into the holiday season. Learn a New Recipe Join culinary professionals at the Milwaukee Public Market for a cooking class. The
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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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East Town Association’s Bastille Days returns on July 11-14. The four-day celebration will light up Milwaukee with even more great food, entertainment, and vendors, as well as the popular Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk. Join the festivities and get in the spirit of celebration at Bastille Days, just weeks before the Paris 2024 Olympics commence.
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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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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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