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Event:
Bastille Days
Start:
July 11, 2019
End:
July 14, 2019
Cost:
Free
Category:
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Organizer:
East Town Association
Phone:
414-271-1416
Updated:
July 7, 2015
Venue:
East Town Association
Phone:
414-271-1416
Address:
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825 N. Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Bastille Days Milwaukee

It’s Milwaukee’s annual French festival, one of the largest French celebrations in the United States, and it’s tres magnifique! This FREE four-day bash attracts over 250,000 visitors each year. Set around Cathedral Square on the east side of downtown, Bastille Days begins with a 5K “Storm the Bastille” run on Thursday night and then plenty of live music, an international marketplace, chef and wine demos, French and Cajun cuisine, roaming busker entertainment and a signature 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica offering hourly light shows.

The event is known for the impromptu street performers, roaming minstrels, and a variety of interactive and musical entertainment. Bastille Days also boasts a wide variety of some of the best restaurant vendors in Milwaukee!

Check out Bastille Days 2019 Wine Tasting too, happening Friday the 12th (8:30pm) and Saturday the 13th (6:00pm and 8:30pm). New this year, a Champagne Tasting will take place at 1:00pm. Let your taste buds explore and compare delicious wines from around the world! A wine specialist will guide you through the taste test with selected wines from 5 countries. Ticket includes 8 tastings and a light appetizer pairing. Tickets are required for the Wine or Champagne Tastings and are available for $40 at Bastille Days or $30 in advance. A separate ticket is needed for each tasting, and seating is limited to 76 per tasting. You’ll find all these tastings at the NE corner of Cathedral Square Park along Jackson Street – look for the tent!

The festival covers the blocks around Cathedral Square, including along Wells, Kilbourn, Jefferson, and Jackson Streets. U.S. 18 and Highway 32 actually detour around the festival, which is one of the largest French festivals in the nation. I-43/94, I-794, and Highways 38, 59, and 145 all bring you close. Grab your beret and check it out!

Storm the Bastille Run at Bastille Days in Milwaukee
Thousands line up for the “Storm the Bastille” 5K Run & Walk at Bastille Days in Milwaukee

Bastille Days Hours:

Thursday July 11- 11am-11:30pm
Friday July 12- 11am-11:30pm
Saturday July 13- 10am-11:30pm
(Kid’s Day Activities 10am – 3pm)
Sunday July 14- 11am-8pm

Bastille Days Address:

825 N. Jefferson Street/Cathedral Square
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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