Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Lakeshore State Park MKE

July 12 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Free

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Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival

Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival (FREE!)

July 12, 2025
Lakeshore State Park | Milwaukee, WI

Watch colorful boats race across the water in this exciting celebration of Chinese culture. Families can enjoy martial arts, music, folk dance, and interactive cultural exhibits like lantern-making and traditional games.

10:00am – Opening Ceremony – Dotting the Eye of the Dragon
10:40am – Start Semi-Final Dragon Boat Race Heats
12:40am – Lunch Break/Cultural Performances
1:30pm- Start Final Dragon Boat Race Heats
3:45pm – Awards Ceremony/Beer Tent Celebrations
5:30pm – Festival End

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

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