Waukesha Parade Tragedy

On November 21, 2021, during the annual Waukesha Christmas Parade, tragedy struck when a vehicle drove through the parade route, killing six and physically injuring more than seventy others. Hundreds of others were left with mental and emotional scars as they witnessed the horrific events that unfolded.

Since then, the community has come together as Waukesha Strong and continues to take steps toward healing, including working to create permanent memorials.

Parade Memorials

The Waukesha Parade Memorial Commission has selected the following designs for the Parade Memorial on Main Street and Grede Park:

Parade Memorials Collage

The Waukesha Parade Memorials are a project born out of resilience, community strength, and the unwavering commitment to remember those we lost and support those who survived. The memorials will stand as a testament to our community's ability to come together in the face of adversity and to honor the memory of those affected by the tragedy.

In November, we dedicated the Main Street Parade Memorial (located on the east corner of the Five Points intersection). This memorial is a marker, near where the tragedy occurred. We are now working on completing the Parade Memorial at Grede, which will be a larger memorial with space for reflection, healing, and remembrance. The Parade Memorial at Grede Park is planned to include benches, a tile wall made up of tiles created by the community, plaques for each of the deceased victims, as well as sculptures. Your contribution will play a crucial role in helping us heal as a community and ensure that the memory of the tragic event is respectfully preserved.

Ways you can make a difference:

  1. Monetary Contributions: Your financial support will directly contribute to the completion of the memorial, providing solace to those who have been affected by the tragedy. Donate (put link)
  2. Spread the Word: Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to make a donation. The more people involved, the greater impact we can make as a united community

Your support is not just a donation; it is a gesture of solidarity, compassion, and a commitment to healing our community. Together, we can provide a lasting memorial that honors the lives affected by this tragedy and offers support to those who continue to cope with its aftermath.

Memorial Presentations

Help Spread The Word

Feel free to use these social media images, post cards, posters, and flyers to get the word out about the Memorial Fundraising