The Urban Economic Development Association (UEDA) will host “Carnival Milwaukee” on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m., at the Milwaukee County Zoo’s Peck Welcome Center. The event will showcase Milwaukee’s diverse ethnic heritage as well as raise funds to aid the current residential foreclosure crisis that faces many area residents.
“Milwaukee, known as the city of festivals, will join cities from around the world in the annual carnival season but with its own unique twist as funds are raised to assist programs in preventing the growing threat of foreclosures,” said William Johnson, executive director of UEDA.
UEDA is dedicated to the professional development of individuals and groups working in economic and community development throughout Wisconsin. Carnival Milwaukee’s ticket sales will directly benefit those who have lost their homes due to recent foreclosure activities.
The event will feature over 15 local ethnic restaurants including African, Cajun, Jamaican and Middle Eastern cuisine, as well as entertainment including African drummers, ethnic dancers from various countries, a live Latin band and world music played by 88.9 Radio Milwaukee.
Tickets for Carnival Milwaukee are $50 per person and can be purchased at www.uedawi.org or by calling (414) 562-9904.
