Silver City Fest on National Avenue
MILWAUKEE - The 14th annual Silver City Fest brought neighbors together on Milwaukee's south side Saturday.
Local perspective:
The free festival took place on National Avenue with live music, interactive art, food and activities for all ages. Local band De La Buena headlined the festival.
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It was also the 30th anniversary for VIA Community Development Corporation, a local organization that aims to build strong and healthy neighborhoods through business, community and housing.
Organizers said Silver City Fest is an incredible way to bring neighbors together.
Silver City Fest on National Avenue
"I think my favorite part of Silver City Fest is the diversity. So many different cultures are represented with us today, whether you're Latino, Lao, Thai, Puerto Rican, Mexican – you're represented here," said Joanna Bautch, VIA CDC executive director. "You're welcome here. This is a space for you."
The Silver City neighborhood is located between 31st Street and 39th Street from Greenfield Avenue north to the Menomonee River.
The Source: FOX6 News went to the festival and interviewed organizers.