East Town Association Inc

Specialties

This thriving Downtown Milwaukee community offers shopping, dining, entertainment, lake-​front access, a Riverwalk, and major cultural institutions, in a walkable and beautiful neighborhood filled with an urban vitality that rivals the greatest cities in the world!

East Town Association produces many events in downtown Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square Park. Our signature summer events are Bastille Days, Jazz in the Park, Firkin Fest and the East Town Markets.

East Town Association is a member based organization. We rely on the support of business members as well as individual members to enhance the East Town neighborhood through events and other initiatives aimed at exposing our members to new opportunities.

History

Established in 1983.

The East Town Association was officially incorporated in 1983, although it began in the early 1960’s.

The first Bastille Days took place July 17 & 18 in 1982 and we celebrate the 30^th anniversary in 2011.

East Town Market celebrates 15 years in 2011 and over 80 vendors participate annually.

Jazz in the Park started in 1991, 21 years later we have over 8,000 weekly attendees.

The Storm the Bastille started in 1985. Today, over 5000 runners and walkers participate.