"UPAF Ride for the Arts" supports performing arts in Milwaukee; offers fun for the whole family

MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, June 5th was the annual "UPAF Ride for the Arts" -- one of the nation's largest recreational bike rides that raises money for the performing arts in the Milwaukee area.

The Ride for the Arts raises money for 15 "UPAF Member Groups" so that they can deliver the best in music, dance and theater and make our region distinct.

The ride featured four different routes, showcasing Milwaukee's lakefront and different neighborhoods in the city -- even taking riders over the Hoan Bridge -- and an after-party at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Stage on the Summerfest grounds.

The ride started and finished at the Summerfest grounds -- near Polk Street and Harbor Drive.

The ride supports UPAF and its 15 member groups. According to the event's website, "UPAF -- the United Performing Arts Fund works to secure community resources, promote the performing arts as a regional asset, and improve the quality of life through reasonable investment in and financial support of the performing arts in southeastern Wisconsin."

UPAF is the single largest donor for these 15 member groups.

The 15 member groups supported by this event are:

FOX6's Julie Collins spent the morning Sunday, June 5th down at the Summerfest grounds for this event.

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CLICK HERE to learn more about the UPAF member groups supported by the UPAF Ride for the Arts.

If you would like to make a donation to UPAF -- you can do so online by simply CLICKING HERE.