DATE
Sunday, September 24, 2023

TIME
12:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION
Milwaukee River (see map below), or watch from HarborFest (600 E. Greenfield Ave., Milwuakee, Wi)

Local artists and performers will once again showcase their talents on one-of-a-kind art installation floats at the 7th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Boat Parade with HarborFest and SturgeonFest!  

This unique twist on the traditional family favorite features a parade of floats that really float!  Art installations have been carefully crafted by local artists and performers to celebrate and honor the waterways we love.

See photos from last year’s event here!

Featured Artists

  • Anastasia Esther – Outstanding in Their Field, Out Swimming in the River
  • Angela Laughingheart – Octo-Bubble Boat
  • Cori De Stael – A Touch of Whimsy
  • Ellen Riley – Fins, Feathers, and Frolicking on the Milwaukee River
  • Fanana Banana – The Banana Boat
  • Lauren Zens Leitner and Jess Poisl – Transform Trash!
  • Leslie Vaglica – MKE Microorganisms!
  • Linda Freund – Joy
  • Sarah Fleming – S.S. Flopping Fish
  • Music performance by FunkClub Wagon

Parade Route & Map: