On Saturday, February 23, 2013 the Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin (UEDA) will host its sixth annual fundraising event, Carnival Milwaukee. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Zoofari Conference Center located at 9715 W. Bluemound Road in Milwaukee.
Attendees will enjoy music from De La Buena, dance lessons, raffles, games and food from around the world. Food tasting will be provided by the best of Milwaukee’s local restaurants and caterers, including:
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- Afro Fusion Cuisine
- Alterra Coffee
- Amaranth Bakery & Cafe
- Antigua Latin Restaurant
- The Big Eazy
- Bosley on Brady
- Casablanca
- Cempazuchi
- China Gourmet
- Hazel Lee's Cheesecakes
- Immy's African Cuisine
- Jake's Deli
- Jow Nai Fouquet
- KASANA Group
- Martha's Pimento Cheese (Mighty Fine Food)
- Mr. Perkins Family Restaurant
- New Manna Catering
- Pepper Pot Catering
- Speed Queen BBQ
- Suzy's Cream Cheesecakes & Distinctive Desserts
- Terri Lynn's Express
- Thai Lotus
- Touch of Class Catering
- Tres Hermanos
- VIA Downer
- Zarletti Restaurant
Attendees are encouraged to dress in costumes, cultural and festive attire. This year, UEDA has partnered with Kim’s Costume Shop, located at 7121 W. Greenfield Avenue, to offer a 10 percent discount on purchases and costume rentals. Call (414) 453-3976, visitwww.kimscostumeshop.com or mention Carnival Milwaukee in store.
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The funds generated by this event will support UEDA, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
The funds raised at Carnival Milwaukee further UEDA’s work assisting organizations in building their capacity to better serve their communities in a variety of areas of community and economic development. In addition, support will ensure that UEDA can continue to use its expertise in coordinating, facilitating and forging collaborations in areas such as foreclosure, public transportation and jobs, sustainable homeownership and regional food initiatives.
Tickets are $40.00 and may be purchased online atwww.CarnivalMilwaukee.com, at the door, or by calling (414) 562-9904.