May 24, 2013 | OnMilwaukee.com
The second annual Milwaukee IndyFest is taking place June 14 -15 at the Milwaukee Mile at the Wisconsin State Fair Park and once again Marcus Hotels & Resorts is hosting a variety of activities in preparation for this year’s IZOD IndyCar Series race.
The Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party will be held on June 13 adjacent to the Hilton Milwaukee at the Miller Time Pub & Grill. There will be a vintage car show, House of Harley Davidson parade and more exciting entertainment options.
The Milwakuee IndyFest Street Party returns on June 13 in advance of the races on June 14-15. (PHOTO: john j. klaiber jr / Shutterstock.com )
The street party will run from 5-10 p.m. in the parking lot located on 5th and Wisconsin streets across from the Hilton Milwaukee hotel. The street party is free to all attendees and is open to the public. After the street party ends the celebration continues in the Miller Time Pub & Grill.
- Live music beginning at 5 p.m. with Uprising, a local pop/rock band and finishing with Milwaukee favorite, The Eddie Butts Band.
- Food and beer from Miller Time Pub & Grill, highlighting its new beer-inspired menu including a selection of craft burgers ,Wisconsin cheese curds.
- IZOD IndyCar Series race driver appearances and autograph session; special appearance by Michael Andretti.
- Second annual car show with prizes. Registration is $10 per car before June 8 and includes two Marcus Theatres movie passes. Day-of registration is $15 per car. Best of Show winner receives two access passes to the Marcus Club for June 15 and an overnight stay at the winner’s choice of The Pfister Hotel, Hilton Milwaukee or the InterContinental Milwaukee.
- House of Harley-Davidson parade as well as their “JumpStart” simulator.
- Kids Zone with face painting, a giant slide, fun racing events and a bounce house.
- Milwaukee food trucks.
All registration fees for the car show and 5 percent of food and beverage purchases will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the official charity of Milwaukee IndyFest.
Click here for more information on the Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party.
About Milwaukee IndyFest
Milwaukee IndyFest will take place June 14-15 at the Milwaukee Mile, the longest continually operating speedway in the world to celebrate it’s 110th Anniversary. The IZOD IndyCar Series race will begin on June 14 at 3 p.m. and at 4 p.m. on June 15.
Click here to purchase your tickets or call the Wisconsin State Fair Park box office at 4144-266-7100.