The 55th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 11 at noon. Presented by Miller Lite, the Parade featured over 100 units including floats, Irish dancers, bagpipe & marching bands, local dignitaries and more. Want to be part of the fun? We’re seeking volunteers to march in the Parade and carry banners for event sponsors and Parade units.You can register…
Congratulations to Westown Board Member Bobby Wiltgen on his 40 under 40 recognition from the Milwaukee Business Journal. Bobby is an active supporter of our organization and is the owner of three businesses – Who’s on Third, Oak Barrel Public House and Third Street Tavern – located in the Old World Third Street Entertainment District. Check out Bobby’s interview with TMJ4 discussing the award.
Ring out ahoya with the Golden Eagles on National Marquette Day! On Saturday, February 4, thousands of students, alumni and Marquette supporters will fill Fiserv Forum to see the Men’s Basketball team take on Butler at 1 p.m. Expect to see people in blue in gold all weekend long celebrating the neighborhood and supporting our bars, restaurants and hotels.
The Pivot 2023 program helps new and existing entrepreneurs succeed by bringing various city and state departments together through a free two hour workshop. Whether your business is new or well-established, the City of Milwaukee’s Pivot Program can help you cut through the red tape and get operating successfully. Interested in attending one of the workshops? You can sign up here!
Andrea is Westown’s new Marketing & Events Intern and is a junior studying Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Andrea is very excited to work with the Westown Association this semester as she is passionate about events, people and downtown Milwaukee. She is excited about coordinating the 55th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Say hello if you see her out and about!
The Shamrock Shuffle is coming up on Saturday, March 4! Tickets are on sale now for the Old World Third Street Entertainment District. Your ticket includes a Shamrock Shuffle t-shirt, food and drink specials at participating bars, no cover charges and more! Your admission fee helps support Special Olympics Wisconsin and other local charities. Purchase your tickets here.
