Volunteers prepare for President Obama's visit to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Volunteers and supporters of President Barack Obama gathered at a Milwaukee office Thursday afternoon, September 20th to make signs for the president's visit.

President Obama is expected to make a campaign stop in the Milwaukee on Saturday, September 22nd. There will be two events that day. One will be free and open to the public — the other is a private campaign fundraiser.

The first is the public event that will be held at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). The doors for the event open at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

The free tickets (which are required for entrance) to the event will be available starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th. One ticket per person will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations:

    You also learn more about President Obama’s Saturday campaign stop by CLICKING HERE.

    Earlier on Saturday, President Obama will speak at a private campaign fundraiser being held at the Milwaukee Theatre in downtown Milwaukee.

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