{{Short description, Annual music concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
River Rhythms is a free outdoor music concert series held annually at Pere Marquette Park along the
Milwaukee River
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in downtown
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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. It takes place Wednesday evenings from June through September and showcases a wide variety of music entertainment.
The event, along with
Summerfest
Summerfest is an annual music festival held in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. First held in 1968, Summerfest is located at Henry Maier Festival Park, adjacent to Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's central business district. Summerfest attracts app ...
and the many ethnic and cultural festivals held throughout the city, are what give Milwaukee the nickname "City of Festivals."
Description
River Rhythms was created in 1996 by the Westown Association to draw attention to the historic Old World Third neighborhood and the
Milwaukee Riverwalk
The Milwaukee Riverwalk is a continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Description
Conceived in the 1990s to increase public access to the waterway, the Milwaukee Riverwalk has grown to include ar ...
. Since then, it has been billed as "downtown's fastest growing music festival". Many people bring picnics and blankets to enjoy while bands play. River Rhythms celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2006.
With 2020 being scrapped due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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, the 25th anniversary celebration awaits in 2021.
See also
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RiverSplash!
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RiverSplash! was a free three-day summer festival held annually along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event drew an attendance of 150,000 to 175,000 people and was spread out over ten city blocks ...
OnMilwaukee.com
''OnMilwaukee'' is a digital media company and online magazine that provides lifestyle and culture news about Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The site features approximately 10-15 articles, blogs and briefs each day, focusing on dining, arts and entertainm ...