Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open, Closed in Milwaukee

WAUKESHA, WI — It's almost time to sit down with the family and feast on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. While some people — including employees at some retail stores — will be working on the holiday, many area businesses and offices will be closed, giving workers a day off.

City of Milwaukee government offices will be closed from Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. However, some Department of Public Works (DPW) services will be available for limited hours of operation and certain parking restrictions will be lifted.

• There will be no garbage or recycling pick-up on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24
• Drop-Off Centers will be closed on November 23, 24 & 26 - Open on Saturday, November 25 from 7:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. The winter schedule for the Drop-Off Centers – no Sunday or Monday hours – will be in effect beginning November 26

• No parking meter enforcement on Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day)
• No overnight parking enforcement Wednesday night into Thursday morning (November 23 from 2:00-6:00 a.m.) and Thursday night into Friday morning (November 24 from 2:00-6:00 a.m.)
• Overnight parking enforcement resumes on Friday night into Saturday morning (November 25 from 2:00-6:00 a.m.)

• Closed – Thursday, November 23
• Open - Friday, November 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with normal hours on November 25 and 26

• 24-hour drinking water service provided. Water Control Center - (414) 286-3710
• The Customer Service Center will be closed on November 23 and November 24
• Customers can pay their Municipal Services Bill online at milwaukee.gov/water. For automated account information, call (414) 286-2830

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