SummerPalooza

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courtesy Madison Children's Museum

Images from a past SummerPalooza event.

School's out for the summer in Madison as of June 9, and this year it feels even more like summer because the Madison Children's Museum's official kick-off for the season is back. The day begins with performances including a lion dance by the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association, Magic Morgan & Liliana, music by Angela Puerta, Black Star Drum Line and Forward! Marching Band, leading up to a parade around the Square at 12:30 p.m. Try out Wild Rumpus Circus activities from 1-3 p.m., or check out the current museum exhibits (admission is free).

press release: SummerPalooza Festival

Free Admission, Festival, and Parade, June 11, 9:30 am–3 pm

After a two-year hiatus, MCM's signature kickoff-to-summer festival is coming back to the Capitol Square! SummerPalooza includes free museum admission along with exciting activities, a parade, and live entertainment on the streets outside of the museum.

Events run 9:30 am–3 pm. Parade around the Square begins at 12:30 pm.

Performers on the Rotary Stage 9:30-12:30

Magic Morgan and Liliana 9:30, 10:45, and 11:30 am

Angela Puerta and Friends 10 am

Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association Lion Dance 11 am

Black Star Drum Line 11:45 am

Forward! Marching Band 12:15 pm

Parade around the Square begins at 12:30 pm.

Handphibians

Head Over Wheels Circus Performers

Wild Rumpus Circus

Activity Stations

• Wild Rumpus Try-It Circus, 1-3 pm in the Wonderground

SummerPalooza is supported by Dane County Arts with additional funds from the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation, the Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times, The W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation, and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation.