Parade Information
11 am Saturday, July 25th, 2026
More than 100 units will take to the streets for the parade. Marching bands, local political leaders, clowns, scouts, veterans groups, local businesses – and everyone in between. South Milwaukee is known for hosting great parades, dating back to the early 40’s with the Spectacle of Music – we are proud to keep this local tradition alive!
Parade Route: It all kicks off at 8th & Milwaukee Avenues, heads west on Milwaukee to 16th Avenue, then turns north before ending at 16th & Manitoba Avenues.
MONEY MAY-HEM Raffle Winners!
Daily Drawings! Winners will be entered back into the drawing. Need not be present to win.
| Date | Prize Amount | Winning Ticket # | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | $250 | #0111 | Jim L |
| May 2 | $500 | #0701 | Nikki |
| May 3 | $250 | #0418 | John T |
| May 4 | $250 | #0198 | Tammy D |
| May 5 | $250 | #0453 | Charlene S |
| May 6 | $250 | #0181 | Katie W |
| May 7 | $250 | #0299 | Annie S |
| May 8 | $250 | #0384 | Mark S |
| May 9 | $500 | #0415 | Casey |
| May 10 | $250 | #0074 | Amy M |
| May 11 | $250 | #0581 | Ferit |
| May 12 | $250 | #0423 | Isela |
| May 13 | $250 | #0589 | Shel / Shee |
| May 14 | $250 | #0582 | Brian J |
| May 15 | $250 | #0234 | Terry S |
| May 16 | $500 | #0103 | Cheryl R |
| May 17 | $250 | #0237 | Dan S |
| May 18 | $250 | #0275 | Cheryl S |
| May 19 | $250 | #0464 | Karen B |
| May 20 | $250 | #0120 | Michelle K |
| May 21 | $250 | ||
| May 22 | $250 | ||
| May 23 | $500 | ||
| May 24 | $250 | ||
| May 25 | $500 | ||
| May 26 | $250 | ||
| May 27 | $250 | ||
| May 28 | $250 | ||
| May 29 | $250 | ||
| May 30 | $500 | ||
| May 31 | $250 |
DID YOU KNOW?
It costs up to $60,000 per year to put on the parade. We host fundraising events and raise funds via our local community members & business donations.
We need YOUR help to keep this South Milwaukee Community Tradition alive for years to come. Consider making a donation today via our Paypal or Venmo.
We are a 501(c)3 tax-deferred foundation, please reach out if you would like documentation.
Be Social With Us
Follow us on Facebook, where we’ll share news updates on parade entries & important information throughout the year.
Parade Registration – The deadline to apply is July 1st.
If you are interested in being in the parade, please fill out our google forms application here: Register Your Unit
Please Note: In order to keep with our high-quality standards each year, we reserve the right of refusal to anyone, also NO political campaigning will be allowed.
Business Sponsorships
- Businesses – If you are interested in entering the Parade as a business, you will have to also submit a sponsorship form, visit this link or e-mail us for more information.
- Sponsorship Form
Parade Committee
The South Milwaukee Heritage Days Parade Foundation includes a dedicated group of volunteers who work year-round to bring the parade to life. Current parade committee members are:
Dan Caveney (Chairperson) | Fred Mitchell (Vice President) | Kelley Erickson (2nd Vice) | Shanda Caveney (Treasurer) | Peggy Wranovsky (Sgt at Arms) | Cory Gagnon (Recording Secretary) | Stephanie Morgan ( Corresponding Secretary) | Julie Casey | Mike Casey | Karen Grundman | Patti Hittmann | Don DeMont | Louise Hart | Jim Kowalski (Lion’s Club Liason) |
Volunteer Opportunities
We appreciate any help that we can get, and are always accepting new volunteers or donations to join our efforts. Please contact us with your individual or group information and we will get back to you with our available opportunities.
Contact Information
For more information on the parade, please use our preferred method of email to reach us: SMHeritageparade@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can reach us via our voice mail box at: 414-762-2222 ext 339
(Phone & Email responses can be delayed, our volunteers try to respond within 5 business days)