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🌱 Christmas Parade Canceled + Winter Farmer's Market + Park Fun

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The City of Menomonee Falls has canceled its annual Christmas parade in light of the tragedy that took place Sunday afternoon in Waukesha.
The City of Menomonee Falls has canceled its annual Christmas parade in light of the tragedy that took place Sunday afternoon in Waukesha. (Shutterstock)

Hello Menomonee Falls. As you prepare for your Thanksgiving festivities later this week, here's a quick look at what's making news around town as you prepare to give thanks with families and friends on Thursday.

First, here's what's on tap weather-wise for Tuesday:

Sunny; with winds picking up in thee afternoon. High: 42 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories in Menomonee Falls today:

  1. Menomonee Falls cancels annual Christmas Parade in light of Waukesha parade tragedy (City of Menomonee Falls)
  2. The five people who were killed in the Christmas Parade tragedy in Waukesha on Sunday have been identified. (Patch)
  3. Menomonee Falls Public Library: What's Happening At The Library In December For Adults? (Press Release Desk)
  4. Menomonee Falls is planning a new winter farmers market for 2022. Here's what it'll look like. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
  5. Enchantment in the Park opens Friday (washingtoncountyinsider.com)

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Today in Menomonee Falls:

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  • School District of Menomonee Falls: "Our hearts go out to the Waukesha community." (Facebook)
  • Northwest Now: "What started as a joyous parade to kick off the holiday season in downtown Waukesha quickly turned into a tragic event. More photos from the scene in Waukesha: rebrand.ly/waukeshaparadetragedy" (Facebook)
  • The Chamber - Greater Menomonee Falls & Sussex: "Our Hearts are with the Waukesha Community 💗" (Facebook)
  • Menomonee Falls Downtown: "So many pretty things can be found at Stanford Art Glass on Main Street! #stanfordartglass #buylocal #shopfallsfirst #christmasmarket #menomoneefallsdowntown" (Facebook)
  • Menomonee Falls Public Library: "Holiday hours and information about unscheduled closings due to inclement weather. https://www.menomoneefallslibrary.org/holiday-hours-and-closings/" (Facebook)

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