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Heralded as the "City of Festivals," Milwaukee celebrates its melting pot heritage throughout the year with a delightful procession of ethnic and cultural festivals. Asian Moon Festival, Rainbow Summer, Polish Fest, RiverSplash!, Scottish Fest, Lakefront Festival of Arts, Bastille Days, CajunFest, Festa Italiana, German Fest, African World Festival, PrideFest, Irish Fest, Mexican Fiesta, Labor Fest, Oktoberfest, Indian Summer Festival, Arabian Fest and the Holiday Folk Fair are all colorful tributes to a cherished past. This kaleidoscope of culture also influences an eclectic array of restaurants, art galleries, museums and performance art throughout the area.
In addition to the ethnic festivals, Milwaukee is home to the nationally acclaimed Summerfest, the world's largest music festival. It was recently named Best Music Festival by Pollstar, the leading music industry trade magazine. The eleven-day event features a variety of music from national headline acts to up-and-comers on 12 different stages.
The Great Circus Parade, a one-of-a-kind extravaganza that draws nearly one million spectators to downtown Milwaukee, is a delight for circus lovers of all ages. The Wisconsin State Fair combines agricultural traditions with the excitement of a contemporary event. Scheduled for completion in July 2002, the a new Expo Center will debut at the 2002 Wisconsin State Fair.
The Milwaukee Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau is your local source for Wisconsin travel and vacation information including Milwaukee hotels, convention and meeting planning, attractions, performing arts, culture and more. For immediate help booking a hotel in Milwaukee, please click our hotel package link. To request a Milwaukee Official Travel Guide, click here. |
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