Landmark Lighting
Milwaukee Downtown serves as the hub for citywide lighting requests, offering properties the option to participate in lighting initiatives honoring holidays, Milwaukee sports teams, awareness days, festivals and other locally relevant causes. A special thank you to the dozens of properties each month who help illuminate our skyline.
Upcoming Lightings
Upcoming recognitions and awareness days when Downtown landmarks will come together and light up in solidarity.
Rainbow for Pride Month
June 7 – 13
Red, Yellow and Green for Juneteenth
June 19
Red, White and Blue for America 250/July4th
July 3 – 5
Past Lightings
Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month
May 16
Purple for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 19 – 25
Blue & Yellow for 414 Day
April 14
Blue for World Parkinson’s Day
April 11
Teal for Paint the City Teal Day / Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2
25+
landmark lighting initiatives annually
30+
active properties
Submit a Lighting Request
Want to see Milwaukee’s skyline shine for your cause or celebration? We welcome lighting requests that honor local events, awareness days, and community milestones. Contact us for details.
Requests that align with the Landmark Lighting Program Guidelines will be shared with participating properties for consideration. Participation is at each partner’s discretion and is not guaranteed.
