Wisconsin’s biggest Hanukkah festival celebrates the Jewish festival of lights

Lubavitch is hosting Wisconsin’s largest Hanukkah festival Dec. 29.

The festival kicks off at 4 p.m. at The Yard at Bayshore (5800 N Bayshore Dr).

The event is free and open to everyone – regardless of religious background.

Festival goers can enjoy a giant menorah lighting, Gelt drop, LED robot dancers, train rides, a 12 foot lite brite wall, and much more.

Visitors can also savor traditional holiday foods, including latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). Check out the full menu of delicious kosher foods here .

New this year, the festival will hold its first annual Milwaukee Maccabee Awards ceremony.

RSVP to guarantee a free LED bracelet, along with coupons for a warm drink and donut.

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an 8-day Jewish holiday celebrated by lighting a menorah each night, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

For more information about the festival check out the Laubvitch Wisconsin website .


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