Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicks off Nov. 16

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Downtown Milwaukee will soon transform into a light spectacle for the holiday season. The annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival will run from Nov. 16 to Jan. 1.

The six-week celebration kicks off with a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in Pere Marquette Park. 

It will feature live music, dance acts, holiday treats, fireworks and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

The event will feature the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee a cappella group Public Hearing, DJ LoLo, Donna Woodall, Jenny Thiel, Kinsella Irish Dance, Christopher’s Project and Nate Ramos & Friends.

Guests in attendance will receive free cocoa and cookies and can take part in free Jingle Bus rides, powered by Coach USA. The evening will wrap up with a fireworks show.  

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More information is available at MilwaukeeHolidayLights.com.