SummerPalooza
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Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
courtesy Madison Children's Museum
Kids blowing bubbles.
Revelers at a past SummerPalooza event.
June 8 is the last day of school in Madison, which means it’s time for the schedule to really ramp up at the Madison Children’s Museum. That includes the return of the annual SummerPalooza celebration, featuring free museum admission, plenty of outdoor activities, a morning entertainment stage (with Wendy & DB, Magic Morgan & Liliana, Forward! Marching Band and Black Star Drum Line), and a parade around the Square at 12:30 p.m. Find the full schedule below and updates at madisonchildrensmuseum.org.
media release: MCM’s 10th annual kickoff-to-summer returns to Capitol Square! SummerPalooza includes free museum admission along with exciting activities, a parade, and live entertainment on the streets outside of the museum.
Performances at Rotary Plaza Stage
- 9:30 Wendy & DB
- 10:30 Magic Morgan and Liliana
- 11:15 Forward! Marching Band
- 11:45 Black Star Drum Line
SummerPalooza Parade
Parade around the square begins 12:30 pm. Featuring Forward! Marching Band, Madison Circus Space, Black Star Drum Line, the Handphibians, and more!
Outdoor activities
- Community activity tables, 9:30-12:30, Rotary Plaza
- Wild Rumpus “Try-It Circus”, 1:30-3:30, Wonderground
Support for SummerPalooza is provided by Matthew & Katie Premo. It is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board.