Waukesha’s 125th Anniversary Event Rescheduled Due To Rain

WAUKESHA, WI — After being rained out on Aug.6, the 125th Anniversary Edition of Friday Night Live has been rescheduled for Aug.13.

According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be sunny with a high around 80 degrees. Friday night is expected to be mostly clear with a low around 58 degrees.

A special tent will feature activities to celebrate the city's 125th anniversary, with a life-size photo cutout of comedian Frank Caliendo, a native of Waukesha. There will be several cutouts with which you can pose for pictures.

Residents can also submit memories for inclusion in the city's 125th anniversary time capsule, get collectible postcards and have a chance to win Downtown Waukesha gear.

Friday Night Live takes place every Friday from June to September, 6:30-9 p.m., on Main Street in downtown Waukesha. The event features nine live music stages, as well as dining and shopping options from downtown businesses.

What anniversary is complete without cake? Join city staff at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 in Cutler Park for a free anniversary cupcake for the first 1,000 people. Stay for Tribute Tuesday - Rolling Stones from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring the band Shattered.

More information on the city's anniversary and a complete listing of events, go to the city's website.