Milwaukee to Celebrate First World Series Title With Parade
The Brewers won their first World Series championship, and the city is gearing up for a major celebration this Friday. Details on the route and an unusual move by local schools are below.
Key points
- The Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 of the Fall Classic.
- The parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. and ends at Henry Maier Festival Park.
- Milwaukee Public Schools will remain closed on Friday.
- The title ends a 57-year wait since the franchise's founding.
The Milwaukee Brewers claimed their first World Series title in franchise history after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5, played Wednesday at Tropicana Field. Now the city is preparing to celebrate with a parade this Friday.
The route will begin at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at the intersection of N. 4th Street and W. Wisconsin Avenue and will end at Henry Maier Festival Park, where a rally and festival will be held for fans. Both the parade and the activities are free, and access will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
The celebration will feature appearances by former team players, live music, commemorative merchandise, a limited-edition towel, and a special screening of the documentary "Ueck," dedicated to legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker. Fans who cannot attend can follow the festivities on MLB Network, MLB+, MLB.TV and Brewers.TV, as well as a free livestream on Brewers.com.
Milwaukee Public Schools announced that all of its schools and offices will remain closed for the day on Friday, due to the expected impact the parade and related events will have on the district's operations and safety.
The title is a milestone for the organization, which had only one prior World Series appearance, in 1982, when it lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. It is also Milwaukee's first baseball championship since the Braves won the 1957 World Series.