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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-11 07:02 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 12:59 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicks off Nov. 19

The 28th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicks off Thursday, Nov. 19, with a free party at Pere Marquette Park starting at 6:30 p.m., the Milwaukee Record reported.

Section: [Culture & Events](/milwaukee/section/life.md) · Entities: [Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival](/milwaukee/wiki/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival.md), [Pere Marquette Park](/milwaukee/wiki/pere-marquette-park.md)

## Coverage

- [TMJ4 News (NBC)](https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/county-reporting/milwaukee-county/milwaukee-students-decorate-cathedral-square-trees-to-spread-holiday-cheer-at-holiday-lights-festival), 2026-11-11 07:02 CST: Milwaukee students decorate Cathedral Square trees to spread holiday cheer at Holiday Lights Festival
- [Milwaukee Record](https://milwaukeerecord.com/arts/check-out-the-holiday-lights-in-cathedral-square-park/), 2026-11-13 12:59 CST: Check out the holiday lights in Cathedral Square Park

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