Cirque du Lake Park – September 6, 2025

The Lake Park Friends’ mission covers a lot of ground—both literally and figuratively. We work and raise money to maintain the park’s 138 acres, provide programming for visitors, and preserve the original vision of renowned park designer Frederick Law Olmsted.

Our annual Cirque du Lake Park event plays a crucial role in the fundraising efforts for this mission, and our sponsors play a critical role in Cirque.

This year the LPF board has designated a special project for Cirque. We will raise funds to fabricate two bronze eagles to replace the ones that were stolen in the late 1960s from the Brigadier General Erastus B. Wolcott Statue. To recreate the eagles and restore the historic piece to its original state, $100,000 needs to be raised.

The evening festivities include live music, silent and live auctions, a wine pull, and a raffle. Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro will provide complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Admission to the always-sold-out event is $75 for Lake Park Friends members and $100 for non-members. Cirque du Lake Park will be held under a big top at Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sponsorships are critical in raising the funds needed. This year’s sponsorship levels are ready to take flight:

$5,000+ Soaring

$2,500+ Climbing

$1,000+ Sailing

$500+ Winging

$250+ Gliding

$100+ Cruising

If you are interested in sponsoring and/or attending, watch your mailbox and/or the LPF website or social media in the coming months for details and deadlines.

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We hope you will consider joining us as a Cirque sponsor for 2024.

Your support helps us achieve our mission of promoting the preservation and enjoyment of Lake Park and raising funds for the restoration and enhancement of the park in the spirit of Frederick Law Olmsted.

Sponsorships at $250 or above will include two tickets to Cirque.

Sponsorship levels are:
$25,000 — Beacon
5,000+ — Blaze
2,000+ — Glow
1,000+ — Gleam
$500+ — Shine
$250+ — Flash
$100+ — Glimmer

Become a Sponsor

You can also mail your sponsorship to Lake Park Friends, P.O. Box 71197, Milwaukee, WI 53211.

All donations are appreciated.

Sponsorships at the $250 level and higher that are received by August 4 will be listed in the invitation.

Sponsorships received by August 18 will be listed in materials at the event.

If you have questions, contact Ann Wollmer at [email protected] or (414) 962-1680.