Art, lights and holiday spirit take over downtown Milwaukee

The holidays are lighting up downtown Milwaukee in a whole new way.

TMJ4’s Andrea Williams checked it out!

The transformation comes courtesy of the Ornament Trail, a festive display that’s new and expanded this year. The trail now features 20 larger-than-life ornaments, each one hand-painted by a locally or nationally renowned artist with ties to Milwaukee.

The colorful decorations line Wisconsin Avenue, blending holiday cheer with public art.

“The whole idea is great,” said Sally, a Milwaukee resident enjoying the display. “It’s fun to come downtown, and I’m standing here looking up Wisconsin Avenue—there’s those nice lights out for this time of year!”

But the holiday spirit doesn’t stop there…

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