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.
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.
https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/residents/waukesha-parade-memorial-at-grede-park-dedication-ceremony.php
Parking
Limited handicap parking spaces are available at Grede Park (first-come, first-served). A handicap placard is required and you will need to enter from Prairie Avenue. All others will need to utilize street parking, parking lots, or parking ramps near Downtown and walk to the park. A city parking map is available online: https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/residents/getting_around/parking.php. In addition, the Evangelical & Reformed United Church of Christ at 413 Wisconsin Avenue (4 blocks away) has their church parking lot and the Waukesha Public Library at 321 Wisconsin Avenue (6 blocks away) has their parking lot, both of which are not far from Grede Park and available for parking during the event.
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between January 17, 2024 and January 17, 2025. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 4.0 on the Geocaching Blog.
To log a visit to this memorial, please post a photo of your GPS, Team Name, or photo of your team with the memorial in the background. Please be respectful, take some time to think about the lives that were lost that day, and do your part to keep Waukesha Strong!
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