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Posted on 6 August 2022 by admin

Milwaukee lakefront events had $3.2M economic impact in July

Milwaukee Lakefront Fireworks Show

Milwaukee’s Lakefront Fireworks Show on Sunday drew thousands of people to the area around Veterans Park for the first time in three years.

MILWAUKEE – Major events returning to Milwaukee’s lakefront in July created a significant economic boost for the region, according to Milwaukee County Parks.

The July 3 Fireworks Show, Redbull Flugtag and Milwaukee Air & Water Show, brought in an estimated 153,000 people to the lakefront, with 37% of those visitors coming from outside the county, the parks department said. VISIT Milwaukee found the events generated more than $3.2 million in direct and indirect spending.

“The benefits of parks can’t just be measured in dollars as they bring communities together, improve wellness and protect our environment,” Guy Smith, Milwaukee County Parks executive director, said in a news release.

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According to Milwaukee County Parks, 35% of parks’ 12 million visitors last year were from outside the county – including 12% from outside the state of Wisconsin.

“Our parks have been a major draw for visitors to Milwaukee ever since they were created in the 1890’s, however, public funding for the park system currently only comes from local property taxes,” said Jeremy Lucas, the parks department’s director of administration and planing, in a news release.

Red Bull Flugtag at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

State aids to local governments, Milwaukee County Parks said, have decreased over the past decade while the costs of services have grown.

Per the parks department, projections show the county needs additional revenue to avoid a fiscal cliff in five years – there will be no funds available to dedicate to services not mandated by the state, like the services provided by the parks department, that help make our region attractive to visitors.

Milwaukee’s lakefront will further boost the local economy this weekend, with the return of the USA Triathlon National Championships on Aug. 6 and 7, which will bring an estimated 6,000 athletes and $6.2 million in economic impact to the region.

U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly in the 2022 Milwaukee Air & Water Show

Statement from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley:

“Our Parks department is doing fantastic work with few resources to make sure our lakefront, trails, and neighborhood parks remain an accessible amenity for all of our residents. But, it is important to note that Milwaukee County government doesn’t have the tools to retain a portion of the economic activity we see when large events like this happen and reinvest those funds in important priorities like helping our Parks Department serve residents.

“County amenities like our parks are what attract large-scale events that generate millions in revenue. That’s why we continue to work with our regional partners and partners at the State to explore how we can retain a portion of our economic activity here and reinvest those funds in meeting basic community needs. The economic health of our region, the jobs located here, are incumbent on a successful Milwaukee. This is a solution not only for Milwaukee County, but our surrounding counties as well.”

Posted on 3 July 2022 by admin

Fort Worth’s Fourth celebration among several 4th of July events Sunday, Monday

Many North Texas cities are preparing for their Fourth of July celebrations Saturday night and Monday.

FORT WORTH, Texas – Many North Texas cities are preparing for their Fourth of July celebrations Saturday night and Monday.

That includes Fort Worth, where Panther Island Pavilion will be packed with North Texans celebrating the holiday Monday night.

Panther Island Pavilion, along the Trinity River, was mostly empty Sunday, but some were setting up early ahead of Monday’s Fourth of July celebration.

“We’re here just to have some fun, watch this beautiful fireworks display,” Tracy Torres said.

Torres runs the food truck, TNT Roasted Corn. He was getting ready to sell his dishes.

“We serve roasted corn, roasted potatoes, corn stuffed roasted potatoes,” he said.

Selling some food while those attending grab a seat to the largest fireworks show in North Texas.

2022 July 4th Fireworks & Events in Dallas-Fort Worth

“We have a new fireworks vendor this year,” event spokesman Matt Oliver said.

Oliver said they’ll have swimming, live music, and plenty of options for all ages.

The event begins at 5 p.m. Monday, with the 30-minute grand finale fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

An issue that’s somewhat typical for this time of year is the heat.

We’re looking at triple-digit temperatures Monday. Oliver said guests can bring a water bottle to use at filling stations.

“So if you bring one in, you know you can stay hydrated all day for free,” he added.

Vendors are certainly expecting a scorcher, but they said it’ll all be worth it once fireworks take over the sky.

“Well, we just do a lot of sweating, but we keep on moving,” Torres said.

Posted on 1 July 2022 by admin

Several street closures planned for Welcome America’s July 4th weekend events

Wawa Welcome America festival culminates with Party on the Parkway on July 4th

After a pandemic pause, the Wawa Welcome America Festival is back in Philadelphia to help residents and visitors alike celebrate the 4th of July holiday.

PHILADELPHIA – After a pandemic pause, the Wawa Welcome America Festival is back in Philadelphia to help residents and visitors alike celebrate the 4th of July holiday.

Nearly two-weeks of events will culminate on Independence Day with the Party on the Parkway and free concert headlined by Jason Derulo and Ava Max.

Of course, no 4th of July celebration would be complete without a massive fireworks display. Wawa’s Welcome America Firework Spectacular will start on the Parkway around 9:30 with an accompanying soundtrack by DJ Ghost.

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“Everyone is welcome we want everyone to come down we just want folks to be prepared,” President and CEO of Welcome America Michael DelBene said.

There are several road and street closures planned for the weekend and Independence Day.

Sunday

North side of Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
5th Street between Chestnut Street and Market Street from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
6th Street between Chestnut Street and Walnut Street from 8 a.m. to noon

In preparation for the July 4th Concert and Party on the Parkway, the following road closure will be in effect beginning 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 3 until approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5:

Logan Circle
Winter Street between 21st Street and Ben Franklin Parkway

Monday

2nd Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street from 6 a.m.
Chestnut/Market Street Viaduct between Chestnut and Front Streets to 2nd and Market Streets from 6 a.m.
Market Street between 3rd Street to Front Street from 6 a.m.
Front Street between Dock Street to Market Street from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chestnut Street between 2nd Street and Front Street from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The following streets will be closed from 10:30 a.m. until conclusion of parade:

3rd Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
4th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
5th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
6th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
7th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
8th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
9th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
10th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
11th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
12th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street
JFK Blvd. between Market Street and 15th Street
N. Broad Street between JFK Blvd. and Vine Street
S. Penn Square from S. Broad Street to E. Market Street
E. Market from Front Street to City Hall
12th Street between Vine Street and Market Street
13th Street between Vine Street and Market Street
Arch Street between 12th Street and Broad Street

For more information about the closures, including bus detours and other public transit routes, click here.

Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, is expecting an influx of visitors during the holiday weekend. The Philadelphia Police Department said it will have increased patrols to accommodate for the larger-than-normal crowds.

Posted on 18 June 2022 by admin

Twin Cities events celebrating Juneteenth

All over the Twin Cities this weekend, events are going on in celebration of Juneteenth, the federal holiday on June 19 that commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved Africans in America.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) – All over the Twin Cities this weekend, events are going on in celebration of Juneteenth, the federal holiday on June 19 that commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved Africans in America.

Juneteenth has been around since 1866, but in 2021 it was made a federal holiday, and now people have a new energy to their celebrations. Many kicked things off with a parade down Fremont Avenue in Minneapolis; an event to boost unity in the community with dozens of organizations and groups on display.

“With all the stuff we’ve been going through, it’s a positive aspect, something we need back in North Minneapolis,” Terrance Frelix told FOX 9.

A lot of the fun on Saturday was centered around Bethune Park, where the crowd honored its history, while looking ahead optimistically to what is to come.

“This is really the time that black folks can actually celebrate our freedom,” Jasmine D’avilar said. “And just celebrate Black joy and Black businesses and just celebrate the culture that we have here.”

Nearby in North Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota hosted an inaugural Juneteenth celebration. The event was centered around “blackness and the black experience,” with Black vendors, speakers and performers.

“I think there’s always a need to celebrate black culture and black people,” D’avilar continued.

As she bounced between different gatherings in town, she said she hopes to see all of it grow in future years, “We do need more days like this, we need more opportunities, we need more than just one month to celebrate our history because black history is American history,” D’avilar finished.

Posted on 30 May 2022 by admin

Memorial Day: Thousands ‘Carry the Load,’ attend in-person events to honor fallen heroes

North Texans pay tribute to fallen heroes for Memorial Day

Across the country, it has been a day of solemn tributes to the men and woman who paid the ultimate sacrifice. FOX 4’s Alex Boyer reports on some of the tributes here in North Texas.

DALLAS – Thousands of people took part in an event in Dallas meant to remind people about the meaning of Memorial Day and who it honors.

Carry the Load began over a decade ago as a small march around White Rock Lake. Now it’s a worldwide tradition with five relays spanning much of the country to honor fallen heroes.

Those who took part all arrived at Reverchon Park in the Turtle Creek neighborhood of Dallas on Monday. Many carried the names and faces of loved ones killed in the line of duty.

“I think everyone needs to remind themselves what Memorial Day means. Bring it into their lives, bring it into their children’s lives,” said Stephen Smith, who walked through the night.

For Pauline Perez, this year is personal.

“I could’ve been the reason my family is out here continuing the tradition,” she said.

Perez is a firefighter with Dallas Fire Rescue. On Sept. 21 of last year, she nearly died.

She and the crew of Truck 25 responded to the Hidden Hills Apartment Complex for reports of a gas leak. She was badly injured in the explosion.

“I still have sleeves and gloves on my hands to protect myself from the sun but to be able to be out here and be able to talk and to be able to honor the heroes and put their lives on the line means a lot to me,” Perez said.

She continues to improve and said she is grateful to her brother who motivated her to get out and walk for her mental and physical health.

Since it started, Carry the Load has raised more than $32 million to support programs for veterans, including mental health services and help for the families of fallen service members.

Carry the Load event pays tribute to fallen service members

It’s a holiday but for some veterans and others its already been a long night and morning. FOX 4’s Dan Godwin talked to several people taking part in the annual Carry the Load event at Reverchon Park in Dallas.

At DFW National Cemetery, it was the first time the public could pay their respects in person since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Jimenez family was among the large audience who took part in the memorial service which included a wreath laying.

“We’re here to pay respects to our nation and those who have passed and made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Teresa Jimenez, whose father was in the Army.

The 638-acre cemetery has conducted more than 75,000 interments of veterans and eligible dependents. Sadly, more will follow.

“It means a lot to see this huge turnout to pay respects for those who have fallen for our country,” said Osario Rodriguez, a member of the U.S. Navy.

And at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth, the public was invited to take part in a one-hour Memorial Day service. This too was in person for the first time in two years.

“We really need to come together to remember where we are, where we were and where we need to go,” said Carl Davis, an Air Force veteran.

Posted on 26 May 2022 by admin

Memorial Day events around the Valley

Easthampton

A parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 30, beginning on Clark Street, according to South Hadley-Easthampton Veterans Agent Michael Slater. The parade will travel onto Cottage Street and Union Street, turn right on Main Street, around Pulaski Park, continuing south on Main Street past the Emily Williston Memorial Library, left on Payson Lane then left on Park Street to the library.

Following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the war memorials in front of the library.

Hadley

Hadley’s Memorial Day parade, not held since 2019, returns at 2 p.m. Sunday and will start from the Hadley American Legion Post 271, 162 Russell St. (Route 9).

The formation for participants, including members of the Legion, public officials representatives of the Police and Fire departments and Girl and Boy scouts, begins at 1:15 p.m., with vehicle participants, such as antique cars, floats, polka bands and farm vehicles forming 15 minutes earlier.

The parade begins with a flag-raising at the Legion and concludes on the Town Common on West Street near the General Hooker Monument.

Before the parade, there will be a series of memorial events at town cemeteries. All participants and spectators are invited for refreshments at the American Legion after the event.

Hatfield

A flyover by the U.S. Air Force F-22 Demo Team will signal the beginning of Hatfield’s Memorial Day parade at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Starting from the American Legion Post 344 at 1 Prospect St. and running to Town Hall, the parade will also celebrate the Legion’s 100th anniversary, which was set to be commemorated in 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic. Because of that milestone, the parade will include participants such as the Connecticut Valley Fife and Drum and Melha Shriners, as well as a number of tractors and cars.

A ceremony will take place at Smith Academy Park following the parade. Lt. Col. John Paradis, retired from the U.S. Air Force, will be the guest speaker.

Northampton

The 2022 Memorial Day Parade steps off from Trinity Row in Florence on Monday, May 30, at 10:10 a.m.

Organized by the Veterans Council of Northampton and Central Hampshire Veterans Services, it will mark the 154th consecutive Memorial Day parade in Northampton.

Central Hampshire Veterans Services director Steven Connor said it is the longest-running annual parade in the country that is held on Memorial Day. It will proceed to the Park Street Cemetery to be followed by an 11 a.m. ceremony honoring fallen service members.

Marching units include VFW Post 8006 DAV Chapter 92 and American Legion Post 288, as well as veterans from the VA Central Western Massachusetts Medical Center and residents of Soldier On. The Northampton Police and Fire departments are scheduled to march, along with many of the city’s elected leaders.

The JFKeys choral group is scheduled to open the ceremony with the national anthem; the Northampton High School band is set to play “God Bless America” and “Danny Boy.”

The parade and ceremony will be held rain or shine.

Connor said the day’s events offer a chance to teach children and other young people that “this country doesn’t come without a cost. The cost is, men and women die serving their country during war.”

Over the weekend, Connor said, more than a dozen members of the high school Key Club participated in planting flags at veterans’ graves in Spring Grove Cemetery.

“We have pictures of the parade in Florence during the 40s and even earlier, and the streets were always crowded,” Connor said. “Most of the citizens that come to see this one really have an understanding that it’s a solemn event. Yes, we have kids in the parade. We try to tell them why we have a parade.”

This year’s special guests will be the family members of Michael J. Netto, Edward S. Mazuch and Andrew C. Trushaw. The family members will receive the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty, an honor for service members who were killed in action or veterans who died as a result of their wounds.

Amherst

War Memorial Pool will be the site for Amherst’s Memorial Day event, which starts at 9 a.m. Monday.

And for the first time since 2019, the event will be preceded by a brief parade, stepping off from the Town Common and going through downtown before getting to Community Field.

Town Manager Paul Bockelman will be the master of ceremonies at the event, while local historian Robert Romer will be the guest speaker. Romer recently wrote a book profiling an Amherst College student who lost his life while fighting for the Union Army during the Civil War.

The Amherst High School Chorale is also expected to perform, and members of the American Legion and VFW, along with police and firefighters, will be among those participating.

Pelham

Residents are invited to the Memorial Day observance at the Quabbin Park Cemetery, 100 Winsor Dam Road, Belchertown Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m.

A parade and service follow at 11 a.m., honoring individuals removed from their original resting places for the building of the Quabbin Reservoir. Pelham residents should march behind the Pelham Historical Society banner.

Southampton

The Police Department will lead off the parade at 9 a.m. at William E. Norris School at 34 Pomeroy Meadow Road with all participants traveling toward College Highway and stopping at the Center Cemetery to lay flowers on the graves of veterans.

The parade will feature some locals driving some antique and unique vehicles, according to Luci Dalton, a member of the town’s Memorial Day Committee. Marchers include veterans, members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and Ms. Western Massachusetts Caroline Holladay, she said.

From the cemetery, the parade will continue to the center of town where wreaths will be laid on town monuments.

At the end of the parade, the Southampton Lions Club will hold a dedication for the town’s gazebo.

South Hadley

A veterans breakfast will be held on Friday, May 27 at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center, located at 45 Dayton St. The event will include a ceremony honoring local Gold Star families, music and military remembrances.

On Monday, May 30, a reading of the names ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at the Civil War Monument, located at the intersection of College and Hadley streets, and also at the war memorial at 9:45 a.m. at Town Hall, 116 Main St.

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St.

Westhampton

A parade is set for shortly after 11 a.m. Monday, May 30. Those marching will assemble at 10:45 a.m. on South Road in front of the Veterans Memorial, with children carrying bouquets to be placed on graves of veterans.

The event will start with a flag-raising in front of the memorial led by Cub Scout Pack 209 and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, led by Julie Holt. The parade will march to the cemetery. A ceremony will follow at the cemetery, featuring speakers Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa, D-Northampton, and Suzanne Krafft, acting associate director of VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care.

Following the ceremony, a luncheon presented by Westhampton Congregational United Church of Christ Church around noontime will be available for $6 per person.

Holyoke

The United Veterans of Holyoke and Veterans’ Services is hosting an hourlong Memorial Day tribute from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the War Memorial building.

The Bethlehem Baptist Community Church choir will be singing, and invited speakers include Mayor Josh Garcia, City Council President Todd McGee, state Rep. Patricia Duffy, D-Holyoke, and keynote speaker Col. Joseph Janik, who is the 439 Airlift Wing Commander.

Chris Sims of the War Memorial Commission will serve as master of ceremonies at the event.

Though the event begins at 10 a.m., coffee and donuts will be served beginning at 9 a.m. when the building doors open. Those looking for more information can contact United Veterans of Holyoke at 413-322-5631.

Posted on 16 March 2022 by admin

St. Patrick’s Day 2022 events: Parades in Twin Cities metro

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St. Patrick’s Day parade in St. Paul (File photo) (FOX 9)

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minnesota will join the rest of the world in marking St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday.

Parades and other celebrations are planned in the Twin Cities to mark the celebration of Ireland’s most famous patron saint – along with everything Irish.

St. Paul St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Arguably the capitol of all St. Patty’s-related events in Minnesota, the state’s capitol city will once again host a parade starting at noon at Rice Park and traveling down 5th Street, ending in front of CHS Field, a reversal of the parade’s traditional route.

Immediately after parade-goers can attend the Ballpark Hooley at CHS Field immediately from 12 to 3 p.m., featuring live music, Irish dancers and beer specials. Tickets for the event run $5 if purchased in advance or $10 at the gate.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Landmark Center

The Landmark Center in St. Paul will also hold an event on Thursday to mark the holiday. That celebration produced by the Irish Music and Dance Association will last from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and feature Celtic music, dancing, authentic vendors.

The event will also be live-streamed but tickets are required to view the stream.

Proof of vaccination or a recent negative test is required for visitors.

Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 54th annual Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to Columbia Heights on Thursday, with a parade set to start at 40th Avenue NE and Van Buren Street at 6 p.m.

The parade will go west on 40th at Van Buren, hang a left on Mill Street NE, and end at John P. Murzyn Hall at 530 Mill Street NE.

At Murzyn Hall, the Blarney Blast, a family-friend celebration, will follow the parade with Irish dancers, live music, Irish food, and more.

World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hopkins

Hopkins will once again host what they say is likely the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The four-block celebration will kick off at 5 p.m. at the American Legion at 10 12th Avenue South in Hopkins and travel east down Mainstreet towards the Elks Lodge at 30 8th Avenue South.

Anyone is welcome to join the festivities.

Posted on 12 February 2022 by admin

Binge drinking during sporting events and holidays may trigger A-fib

San Francisco — Chicken wings and chili aren’t the only potential overindulgences to be careful about on Super Bowl Sunday. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, are warning that excessive alcohol consumption during major sporting events and holidays may increase your risk of an episode of atrial fibrillation – an abnormal heart rhythm that can trigger serious health problems.

The researchers analyzed data from more than 36,000 people from all 50 U.S. states and 59 countries whose breath alcohol concentration was tracked via Bluetooth-enabled breathalyzer tests. Findings show that the participants drank more alcohol on eight national holidays/events or dates that coincided with major televised sporting events: New Year’s Day, the Fourth of July, Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Father’s Day, the beginning of daylight saving time, the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl Sunday.

The researchers then examined data from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, identifying emergency room visits related to a-fib coded between Jan. 1, 2005, and Dec. 30, 2015. After comparing the data for the weeks associated with increased alcohol consumption with other weeks of the year, the researchers found a “significantly elevated number of hospital visits” for a-fib occurred around the eight previously identified holidays/events, according to a UCSF press release.

“Our new data suggest that acute alcohol consumption in the general population is associated with a higher risk of an episode of atrial fibrillation, including a higher risk for a first episode of atrial fibrillation among individuals never previously diagnosed with the condition,” Gregory Marcus, senior study author and UCSF professor of medicine, said in the release. “Worldwide, alcohol is the most popularly consumed drug, and it now is clear that alcohol consumption is an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation.”

The study was published online Jan. 12 in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research.