What started as a small gathering under the 35th Street bridge in Milwaukee in 2013 has grown into the largest Puerto Rican Festival in Wisconsin. This year, for the first time, it will be held at the Summerfest grounds, Milwaukee’s iconic Henry Maier Festival Park.
“I hope that a lot of people come out and have fun. We have a lot of things lined up for that day. We are the biggest Puerto Rican festival in Wisconsin,” Yussef Morales, the founder of the Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin, tells Madison365. “I think [having it at] Summerfest will attract a lot more people, too. People just know that venue and they feel safe there. I think this year will really change things for us and take us to another level again.”
The annual Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., for the first time at the world-famous Summerfest grounds. Thousands are expected to come from all over the state and nation, but the origins of the party are rather humble…