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Downtown Hotlist: Experience the Luck of the Irish in Downtown Milwaukee!

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MSO Diva to Diva | March 1 - March 3 | Marcus Center - Uihlen Hall

Celebrate some of the world's most famous divas by joining multi-platinum Broadway star Ann Hampton Callaway and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for a show-stopping event. Featuring Callaway's hand-picked favorite songs and songstresses, enjoy music from Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Barbara Streisand and many more. Click here for more info.

53rd Annual Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick's Day Parade | Saturday, March 9 | 12 P.M. | Step off on Wisconsin Avenue at Old World Third Street

Celebrate all things Irish during downtown Milwaukee's 53rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, featuring Irish dance groups, sham-rockin' floats, pipe and drum corps, local celebrities and much more. The parade steps off at noon at Old World Third Street and Wisconsin Avenue, and concludes at Water Street and Highland Avenue. Enjoy the best craic with friends, family and even some leaping leprechauns. Click here for more info. 

WEDMKE | Saturday, March 10 | 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. | Turner Hall Ballroom

Plan your perfect wedding with the help of WEDMKE, Milwaukee's wedding showcase that features distinctive, local vendors and entertainment. Enjoy live performances on the Turner Hall stage, browse and talk with 60+ vendors and enter to win an all-inclusive honeymoon. Click here for more info.

17th Annual WMSE Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser | Saturday, March 10 | 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.| MSOE Kern Center - 1245 N. Broadway

Discover the best chili in Milwaukee while enjoying live performances and chili pepper races with friends and family. With over 50 local restaurants, cafes and caterers, there's something for all chili lovers to enjoy. Click here for more info.

Slice of Ice | Mon. - Thu., 2 P.M. - 8 P.M. | Fri. - Sat., 11 A.M. - 11 P.M. | Sun.,11 A.M. - 6 P.M. | Red Arrow Park

A slice of winter fun in the heart of downtown! Bring your own ice skates and skate for free or rent a pair at the warming house - $9/pair for adults 18 & up or $7/pair for children 17 & under.Click here for more info.