The Brief
- Only a few years after installation, both of Waukesha’s Christmas parade memorials are showing visible cracks.
- The city has hired a structural engineer to evaluate the $1.3 million monuments, though officials claim some concrete cracking is expected.
- VJS Construction, which helped build the Grede Park memorial, stated they have not been notified of new issues but will address repairs covered by warranty.
WAUKESHA, Wis. – Waukesha‘s two memorials for the victims of the 2021 Christmas parade attack are both showing signs of damage. They have only been up for a few years.
Cracks appear in memorials
What we know:
There are two monuments meant to be permanent reminders of Waukesha‘s resilience and strength after tragedy. Only a few years after they were installed, both are showing cracks.
FOX6 News was there in November 2023 when the city installed its first memorial on Main Street. The heart-shaped monument provides a window to downtown.
The backstory:…