Bastille Days

05/23/2026

Bastille Days is nominated for Best Ethnic Festival in Milwaukee Magazine's Best of Milwaukee — and voting is open now through June 5! You can vote once per day, so make it a habit. Every vote helps.

Vote here: https://best-of-milwaukee-2026--milwaukeemag.contest.vote/culture-arts-and-entertainment/ethnic-festival

05/19/2026

If you've ever eaten a beignet at Bastille Days, this one's for you. 🥐 We're nominated for Best Ethnic Festival in Milwaukee Magazine's Best of Milwaukee Awards — vote for us once per day through June 5.

Vote here: https://best-of-milwaukee-2026--milwaukeemag.contest.vote/culture-arts-and-entertainment/ethnic-festival

05/16/2026

Can-can you do us a favor? 🇫🇫🇷 Vote for Bastille Days for Best Ethnic Festival in Milwaukee Magazine's Best of Milwaukee Awards — once per day through June 5!

https://best-of-milwaukee-2026--milwaukeemag.contest.vote/culture-arts-and-entertainment/ethnic-festival

05/12/2026

Bastille Days has been nominated for Best Ethnic Festival in Milwaukee Magazine's 2026 Best of Milwaukee Readers' Choice Awards — and we need your vote! 🎉🇫🇷

Voting is open now through June 5 and you can vote once per day, so bookmark it and keep coming back. Winners are announced in the September issue.

If Bastille Days has been part of your Milwaukee summer, this is your chance to show some love: https://best-of-milwaukee-2026--milwaukeemag.contest.vote/culture-arts-and-entertainment/ethnic-festival

04/20/2026

Most 5Ks end at a finish line. This one ends at a French festival in downtown Milwaukee. 🇫🇷
Storm the Bastille 5K — July 9, 9 PM. 40 years running. Start making summer plans now.
Register at easttown.com.

03/31/2026

40 years of Storm the Bastille 🎉 Milwaukee's only nighttime downtown run is BACK — and registration is officially open! Lace up and join us July 9 at 9 PM as we kick off Bastille Days 2026. Early bird pricing is just $40 through May 31. 🇫🇷

https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Milwaukee/StormtheBastille5k

03/02/2026

Calling all vendors! Applications are now open for Bastille Days 2026 — July 9–12 in Cathedral Square Park! Whether you're a food vendor, artisan, or retailer, we'd love to have you join Milwaukee's favorite French festival. Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the largest French-themed celebrations in North America! 🥐🇫🇷

Apply today:

Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s popular French festival and one of the nation’s largest French-themed celebrations, is held in Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square Park.

01/06/2026

Oooh La la 🎉 We’re less than one month away from East Town's “Big Bang Boom!” 2026 Celebration on January 31 on the top floor of Ascent MKE!

Join this high-energy night of connection with East Town partners, neighbors, and supporters, celebrating Bastille Days’ Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Award 🏆 and unveiling what’s in store for 2026! Guests will enjoy live music, complimentary appetizers + drinks, a raffle with local gifts and a full cash bar and panoramic city views.

The best part? Your ticket includes a full year of East Town individual membership – and if you’re already a member, your renewal is included!

📅 Saturday, January 31�
⏰ 6–11 PM�
📍 Top floor of Ascent MKE�
🎟 $90 – Stop by our office (address in bio) or mail cash/check (To “East Town Association”) to pay or visit easttown.com/big-bang-boom to get tickets now!

We’re also seeking sponsors and in-kind partners. Interested in donating catering, entertainment, or funding? Email [email protected] or Tammy Bockhorst at [email protected] and let's talk!

Can’t make this event?
Become a member anyway! You’ll gain access to a local network of individuals and professionals, VIP event invitations, and exclusive perks and merchandise – all while helping keep our beloved community events free. Sign up at easttown.com/membership.

10/30/2025

Bastille Days, Milwaukee’s French festival, will take place July 9–12, 2026, in Cathedral Square Park.
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10/29/2025

See you in 2026 ✨🇫🇷

Save the dates👇
Bastille Days: July 9-12, 2026
Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk: July 9, 2026

📸: ElGringoRojo