Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation
'Tis the season! Join us next Friday, Nov. 20 from 5-7pm, for the 113th Annual City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting in Cheer District, presented by the We Energies Foundation. There will be family fun & festive cheer including live music, reindeer & more! Make sure to stop in Deer District establishments before & after the event for warmth, delicious food and jolly drinks too.
Also, check out the second annual Deer District Holiday Market, presented by BID #53, running from Nov. 20-Dec. 6!* Get into the spirit while shopping a curated lineup of local vendors, snapping festive photos and enjoying seasonal food and beverage specials from Deer District establishments.
Can't make it to the celebration and market tip-off? Gather your reindeer friends and dance on over to Cheer District, presented by the We Energies Foundation, from Nov. 15-Jan. 15 to snap a photo with the city tree! We can't wait to celebrate with you, Milwaukee.
113th Annual City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting
The City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree will be displayed in Cheer District for the fifth straight year and lit by Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson at a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 20.
Dynamic Events by David Caruso, designer of the City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree, will produce the tree-lighting ceremony on Nov. 20 with Mayor Johnson. The City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree is the second-longest running official tree in the United States after New York City, with this year marking the 113th year of the city’s tree.
Celebrations for the City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting will begin at 5 p.m. with a live band and a special performance by Milwaukee Rep’s cast of A Christmas Carol. The tree-lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. with Mayor Johnson and special guest appearances by Bango, Bernie Brewer, DJ Shawna, Santa Claus and his reindeer friends Comet, Vixen, and Dancer!
Families will also have the opportunity to climb aboard, take a closer look and explore the vehicles that keep Milwaukee moving! Featuring Milwaukee police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, Department of Public Works, and Milwaukee County Transit System.
Free parking will be available to attendees in the Highland Structure, located at 1030 N. 6th St., and 5th Street Parking Structure, located at 1215 N. 5th St. For more information on all upcoming events, visit www.deerdistrict.com.
Deer District Holiday Market
The Deer District Holiday Market, presented by BID #53, returns to the Plaza at Fiserv Forum Nov. 20–Dec. 6 with more days, more local vendors and more holiday fun! Shop unique gifts, snap festive photos, and enjoy seasonal food and drinks throughout the expanded market in Cheer District, presented by the We Energies Foundation. Admission is free - we can't wait to celebrate the season with you soon!
Ring in the New Year with Fireworks!
Cheer District, presented by the We Energies Foundation, will display fireworks on New Year’s Eve at 7:30 p.m. for the community on December 31! The fireworks are free to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. More informatoin coming soon!