Milwaukee 'VetFest' celebrates veterans at Washington Park

Milwaukee 'VetFest' celebrates veterans

The first ever "Vet Fest" took place in Milwaukee on Saturday to celebrate veterans.

MILWAUKEE - The first ever "VetFest" took place in Milwaukee on Saturday to celebrate veterans.

Local perspective:

VetFest was held at the Washington Park Bandshell. Free food and music helped bring veterans and the community together in a relaxed setting.

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LaBrew Troopers Veteran Services organized the event. Shan LaBrew Owens said events like it are important for the community.

"It's important because veterans, especially in our community, they're underserved," he said. "Especially with the different veteran organizations, but with our organization we can get to their needs immediately."

LaBrew Owens is a veteran of Desert Storm. He said this year was big, but next year he expects things to be even bigger and better.