Milwaukee's La Perla Closing Saturday

MILWAUKEE -- Time is up on the famous pepper ride.

After 21 years of operation, La Perla, 734 S. 5th St., will close on Saturday, July 16.

According to a report by ONMilwaukee, co-owner JoAnne Anton, the decision came from a combination of factors, including that 5th Street is undergoing a major street construction project that is scheduled to last at least four months and will remove 75 percent of street parking to accommodate wider sidewalks.

"Those developments, along with eager new owners, more than convinced us that this is the right decision at the right time," says Anton to ONMilwaukee.

On Saturday, customers are invited to stop by to say "adios"and enjoy complimentary tequila while supplies last.