Welcome to Downtown Milwaukee

The place where community members, visitors, and businesses gather to live, connect, and thrive.

What’s Happening Around Town

Jackson Chourio mural by Katie Bogan at Chase Tower

Celebrating the Crew

From skywalk banners to community signed baseballs and a Jackson Chourio mural, we’re celebrating our World Series champions.

Public Perception Survey

Take our quick survey about Downtown Milwaukee as a place to live, work, and visit. Share your thoughts for a chance to win a $250 prize pack.

homeless outreach team

Key to Change Campaign

Learn how private donations are helping support long-term solutions for our most vulnerable populations.

Aerial drown shot of Red Arrow Park.

Red Arrow Park Redesign

Help shape the future of this vital public space by providing your feedback on two leading design alternatives.

Children smiling at a holiday event with treats and goodies in their hands.

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff Extravaganza

  • November 19, 2026

Step into the glow! Jumpstart your holiday spirit at the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff Extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Pere Marquette Park! Enjoy a festive variety show with live music, dance routines, and other holiday performances, capped off by a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and a fireworks display. Pre-show fun starts at 5:30pm, followed by the show at 6:30pm.

We’re Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21

The BID stands for Business Improvement District. And, exactly what we love to do. We embrace possibilities and fund initiatives to create a clean, safe, and friendly downtown for all.

417,700+

gallons of trash removed in the past year

41,100+

tags removed since 2000

93,000+

plants and flowers installed

15,800+

hospitality connections each month

Supporting Downtown Businesses

Feel that momentum? Downtown Milwaukee is the place to be, with over $9 billion invested in completed, current, and proposed projects. Open up shop here, and you’ll take root in a thriving economic hub and vibrant community.

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