America250 & Veterans Recognition Day

Free Event Due to hazardous air quality conditions, we’ve made the decision to cancel all outdoor Rainbow Summer activations and performances for the remainder of the weekend through Sunday, July 19, 2026. Veterans Family Day at Rainbow Summer celebrates all who have served and America’s 250th Anniversary with exciting live performances and family-friendly fun for all ages. The Presentation of Colors with welcome remarks will begin at 12:30PM Featured Performances by Angela Walker, Feast of Crispian, Anthony Hibbler, The Lloyd Stephens Band. Times are subject to change. No carry-ins permitted. Alcoholic beverages must be purchased from our licensed vendors. Daily Schedule: 12:00 PM – Grounds Open 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Presentation of Colors & Opening Remarks 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Angela Walker 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Feast of Crispian 2:15 – 2:30 PM: Feast of Crispian 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Anthony Hibbler 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Feast of Crispian 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Feast of Crispian 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: The Lloyd Stephens Band 6:00 PM Grounds Closed Featured Activities: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: LeMonde Studio “Harmonies” 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Veterans Community Project: On-Site Tiny Home Tour 3:30 PM: Feast of Crispian Workshop (Kidz Stage) 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Henna Tattoos In partnership with Next Door Milwaukee, MPAC is hosting an on-site Book Drive to support the Books for Kids program during the entire week of Rainbow Summer (and Monty Python’s Spamalot) with a collection bin in the Wilson Theater Lobby and the Uihlein Hall Lobby! Collection Bin access hours mirror event hours each day. See what books you should bring here!