Harley-Davidson Homecoming, Bastille Days and other things to do in Milwaukee this weekend
Harley-Davidson Homecoming
The Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival roars into Milwaukee July 13 through July 16. There are free activities, entertainment and live music each day at the Harley-Davidson Museum, along with events at Harley dealerships and other spots in the community. (There's also two days of music in Veterans Park, headlined by Green Day and Foo Fighters.) Capping it all off: the motorcycle parade through Milwaukee July 16 starting at 1 p.m. Info: h-d.com/homecoming.
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Bastille Days
Milwaukee's Francophile flag flies again with the return of Bastille Days, at and around Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St., from July 13 through July 16. There'll be five stages with more than 50 acts performing; a continent-plus of French-flavored food and drink; and the festival's popular 43-foot Eiffel Tower, returning after a year's absence. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. through July 15, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 16. Admission is free. Info: easttown.com.
Port Washington Fish Day
After a brief cancellation, Port Washington Fish Day is back — and for more than one day. There's live music, a car show and more, in both Upper Lake Park and Lower Lake Park, July 13-15, capped off with fireworks starting at 7 p.m. July 15 in Rotary Park. Admission is free. Info: portfishday.org.
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Garfield's 502 R&B Festival
One of Milwaukee's longest music street festival traditions continues with Garfield's 502 R&B Festival, along Garfield Avenue from Phillips Drive to Seventh Street starting at 11 a.m. July 15. Admission is free. Info: Garfield's 502 Facebook page.
Mercadera Market in Deer District
Mercadera Market, a pop-up market for Latina-owned businesses, sets up in the Deer District plaza adjacent to Fiserv Forum July 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Info: deerdistrict.com.
Croatian Fest
Croatian music and delicacies, games of bocce, and more are on the menu at Croatian Fest from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 15 in Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin. Admission is free. Info: milwaukeecroatians.org.
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