Milwaukee kicks off America's 250th birthday

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, also known as America250, the official entity charged with planning and orchestrating the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, kicked off the three-year countdown to 2026 with the launch of "America’s Invitation" in Milwaukee at American Family Field Tuesday.

Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks a family tradition for many

They come to Veterans Park for the Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks but stay for so much more. This show has helped create so many traditions, and they all center around being together, whether a family reunion or just a day in the park with friends.

Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks: FL vendors

For the past 15 years, one family has been making a 24-hour trip to come to Milwaukee for the fireworks along the lakefront. They said without them, there would be no corndogs or funnel cakes for the Veterans Park crowds to enjoy.

Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks: Family fun

They come to Veterans Park for the Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks, but stay for so much more. This show has helped create so many traditions, and they all center around being together, whether a family reunion or just a day in the park with friends.