Special Thanks to Ginwuine, who performed twice, once at the American Family Theater around 4:30 pm (due to rain) and later at the US Cellular Stage at 8:15 pm. Many thanks to other performers who also performed twice, whether singing or DJ, their energetic and engaging performances were greatly appreciated and added a unique charm to Summerfest.
Additionally, there are other performers, too numerous to be listed.
Professional Businesses
For those with a variety of tastes, Island Noodles was a delightful choice, offering a delectable mix of noodles and vegetables. Their service, delivered by a team of sincere, sophisticated, stylish, and stunning individuals, added a unique touch to the festival.
Kudos to the workers at Saz’s. It seemed like all of the cashiers’ characters were sweet and sincere. Kudos to the children for a job well done!
Pizza, ice cream, barbecue – one can’t name every restaurant and clothing store, or stage manager, but special thanks to the workers for a splendid job!
Patrons
Whether one visited one stage or multiple stages, one’s patience, peace, and professionalism were the pillars that kept the party going. Summerfest couldn’t have done it without your unwavering support. Thank you!
4:00 pm Performance for drivers who do not like to be out late at night, or have difficulty driving at night. Ginuwine Remembers and Cares!
Per Al Overview, “The Juneteenth celebration at Summerfest is a partnership between Summerfest and Northcott Neighborhood House. It will follow the traditional Milwaukee Juneteenth Day parade and festival on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.”
6:00 pm Juneteeth Opening Ceremony on Summerfest Grounds
“Fabolous” is scheduled to perform at the Summerfest Juneteenth Day Celebration in Milwaukee on June 19, 2025. The event will begin at 6:00 PM.
Various Times
Fabolous will be singing on the US Cellular Connection Stage at 10 pm.
On the Aurora Pavilion Stage, Bow Wow performs at 7 pm & Kenny Perez at 9 pm. Eric Benet will be performing at 7:30 pm in the BMO Pavilion. DJ Mando is scheduled to perform at 12 noon and 7 pm at The American Family Insurance House. Def Leppard with Tesla begins at 7:30 pm in the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. At 10 pm, the BMO Pavilion will be featuring The Isley Brothers.
For more detailed information on other stages with other artists, please click the link below.
Today, we rejoice in our shared freedom, marking the end of oppressive Jim Crow laws and more. It’s a day of unity and celebration!
No more Jim Crowe Laws: Congratulations to Isaiah Blunt for graduating from Whitefish Bay High School on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Congratulations to Queen Jude Blunt, who has successfully helped all four children graduate from Whitefish Bay School District, Iris, India, Israel, and Isaiah. ginuwinesqueennewsrelease applauds all of you.
Milwaukee, we warmly invite you to participate in our ongoing festivals. The festivities, which first aired years ago, are still going strong. Come and be a part of the vibrant community of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Juneteenth Day Celebration, a testament to our shared history, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities centered at West Locust Street and North King Drive.
From the early morning parade to the late afternoon activities, the Milwaukee Juneteenth Day Celebration is a day filled with joy and excitement for the whole family. Join us for a day of music, art, dance, food, speakers, vendors, and a host of other activities. Bring the kids along and let them indulge in the free barbecue food, snacks, popcorn, treats, and even pony rides.
Juneteenth was a Federal Holiday where African Americans enjoyed freedom from slavery. In every city, especially Milwaukee. Streets are being blocked off with signs allowing for parades, police protection, and various local booths with giveaway bags from Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Public Library, Banks/Bader Philanthropies, Inc., Milwaukee Rescue Mission, Solomon Community Temple, UMC, and more. No one was excluded from petting chickens, riding a pony, enjoying a train wagon ride, or being on a carnival ride chicken coup. There was fun, food, and fellowship for everyone wanting freedom on Juneteenth Day.
Scenes from Juneteenth, Take 2
Patrons stood in line for rib dinners, pork skins, carnival rides and more. While others were in line talking to booth advocates. The Milwaukee Public Library distributed gift bags with bookmarks including every branch location and hours of operation along with books, handouts on MPL Americorps, and Celebrate Black Voices handouts illustrating Fiction and Nonfiction books along with information on DVDs. One example of a Fiction Books included: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois: A Novel by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers.
¨While Exploring her familyś heartbreaking, generational trauma, Ailey finds strength to embrace her full heritage. ¨
Milwaukee Public Library, Celebrate Black Voices
Another interesting book is called The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
¨Two enslaved boys at a Mississippi cotton plantation find comfort in one another until a fellow slave, looking for approval, starts preaching the masterś gospel and everything changes.¨
Milwaukee Public Library, Celebrate Black Voices
Every patron would feel overjoyed when they received a free book called Juneteenth For Mazie by Lloyd Cooper.
Perhaps if patrons were not too interested in a childrenś book, maybe they were elated learning about S.P.L.A.S.H. from Solomon Community Temple. The free Bible and popcorn bags were not the only concerns of Solomon Community Temple. S.P.L.A.S.H. is a few Saturday Programs for Learning through the Arts, Sciences, and Horticulture.
The Summer Session is for ages 9 and Up. Summer Session from July 2nd-August 27 focuses on Milwaukee as a Water City. Fun activities for the youth include the following: Biking with Red, Bike and Green with Nearby Nature, Sailing with Milwaukee Sailing Center, Kayaking with Urban Ecology Center, Acrylic Painting and Circus Arts with Guest artists, and more.
If a student has full summer participation with very little, no absences, that student can win a free bicycle, yes a free bicycle.
Parents, all activities are on Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00 pm. Parents, you know what that means, Parent Me Time! If interested, Please register your child or children at Register.
This was just a synopsis of what Juneteenth Celebration participants received at the moment of their wonderful arrival.
Reporter Jude 