Summer in Milwaukee continues, and the city is looking forward to a weekend of exciting events that focus on community, culture, and the simple joys of the season. Among the many events, two stand out for their unique blend of creativity, fun, and local flavor: the Summer Park Jam and the We Are Water beach celebration.
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I had the opportunity to speak with two future True Skool leaders, Leila Muhammad Rodriquez and Autumn Crosby Hiliard, who are instrumental in organizing the Summer Park Jam. This event will take place this Saturday from 12pm to 8pm at the Peck Pavilion and promises to be a dynamic day of activities for all ages.
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“People in the community can expect a really fun time here,” says Leila Muhammad Rodriquez
As an intern at True Skool, she worked tirelessly with Autumn to bring this event to life.
“We will have different food trucks, live performances that will get everyone moving, and breakdance battles. This is something the whole family can enjoy,” says Muhammad Rodriquez.
“We have fitness yoga sessions, graffiti art and much more,” says Autumn Crosby Hiliard,
The free event is more than just a day out; it’s a celebration of Milwaukee’s vibrant youth culture, featuring hip-hop legend Master Ace, a skate park for the daring, spoken word poetry that will touch your soul, and a breakdancing competition that promises to be electrifying.
“To engage the community, this is an opportunity for the whole city to come out and have fun,” adds Crosby Hiliard.
As the weekend progresses, the focus turns to McKinley Beach, where the “We Are Water” beach celebration will take place on Sunday evening. Organized by Milwaukee Water Commons, this event is a heartfelt tribute to the city’s most precious natural resource – Lake Michigan.
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Brenda Coley, co-director of MKE Water Commons, speaks passionately about the event. “I believe every culture has a water story. I really love seeing different cultures come together to celebrate water in their own unique way,” she says, her eyes sparkling at the shared memories of past celebrations.
Brenda, along with her co-director Kristen Shed, are preparing to kick off their 10th annual celebration on Sunday at 5 p.m. “There will be art, activities that connect us to the water, and plenty of information for those who want to learn more about protecting our lake,” Kristen Shed explains.
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When families gather on the beaches, they are immersed in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
“People will experience a family-friendly, communal celebration of our water,” Coley continues. “We’ll have art sessions and presentations and even share information about elections – we educate, we engage and we have fun,” Coley says.
“It’s a very multicultural, multi-ethnic event and we want everyone to feel welcome because this is our water,” says Shed.
Whether you want to rock out at Peck Pavilion or soak up the sun at McKinley Beach, this weekend in Milwaukee has something special for everyone. Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, celebrate and create lasting summer memories.
For more details about these exciting events, please visit the following websites:
True School
www.trueskool.org
Milwaukee Water Commons
www.milwaukeewatercommons.org
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