Organizers for the event say it was canceled because of COVID-19 and will not be rescheduled.
Milwaukee lakefront fireworks canceled for July 3
Organizers for the event say it was canceled because of COVID-19 and will not be rescheduled.
Milwaukee lakefront fireworks canceled for July 3
Organizers for the event say it was canceled because of COVID-19 and will not be rescheduled.
The annual Lakefront Fireworks show in Milwaukee on July 3 has been canceled. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinThe announcement came in a press release from American Family Insurance, T&M Partners, Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee County Parks. They cited COVID-19 and said the event will not be rescheduled this year.American Family Insurance said they will make a donation to the newly established Milwaukee Parks Foundation. “We’re obviously disappointed for the many Wisconsin residents who have made the lakefront fireworks an Independence Day tradition,” said Judd Schemmel, American Family Insurance associate vice president of community investment and partnerships, in the press release. “However, the continuing uncertainty of the pandemic and concern for the health and safety of participants made it the right decision. American Family looks forward to continuing our support of this iconic community event in 2021.”“We know this was a difficult decision for American Family Insurance and their partners, and we agree it’s the correct decision,” said Milwaukee County Parks Executive Director Guy Smith in the release. “We look forward to seeing the display return even bigger and better in 2021.””This partnership has been a homerun for Milwaukee. No one could have predicted the situation we’re in with COVID-19,” added County Executive Chris Abele. “To have American Family and others step up to the plate to show their commitment to Milwaukee is great. These short-term sacrifices are for the long-term safety of the community. We’ll come out of this better and stronger.” Sign up for coronavirus email alerts from WISNGet breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app.Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
MILWAUKEE —
The annual Lakefront Fireworks show in Milwaukee on July 3 has been canceled.
Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin
The announcement came in a press release from American Family Insurance, T&M Partners, Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee County Parks.
They cited COVID-19 and said the event will not be rescheduled this year.
American Family Insurance said they will make a donation to the newly established Milwaukee Parks Foundation.
“We’re obviously disappointed for the many Wisconsin residents who have made the lakefront fireworks an Independence Day tradition,” said Judd Schemmel, American Family Insurance associate vice president of community investment and partnerships, in the press release. “However, the continuing uncertainty of the pandemic and concern for the health and safety of participants made it the right decision. American Family looks forward to continuing our support of this iconic community event in 2021.”
“We know this was a difficult decision for American Family Insurance and their partners, and we agree it’s the correct decision,” said Milwaukee County Parks Executive Director Guy Smith in the release. “We look forward to seeing the display return even bigger and better in 2021.”
“This partnership has been a homerun for Milwaukee. No one could have predicted the situation we’re in with COVID-19,” added County Executive Chris Abele. “To have American Family and others step up to the plate to show their commitment to Milwaukee is great. These short-term sacrifices are for the long-term safety of the community. We’ll come out of this better and stronger.”
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Milwaukee lakefront fireworks canceled for July 3
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