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Bulb dedications provide a way for the community to get involved and support our community engagements.

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Bulb dedications provide a way for the community to get involved and support our community engagements.

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Milwaukee Boat Launch

Milwaukee Riverfront Boat Launch is located at 600 S. Water Street. It’s one of the best viewing locations of The Hoan bridge.

Milwaukee Pierhead Light

Riverwalk on East Erie Street right before the Milwaukee Pierhead Light.

Indeed Brewing Rooftop

Indeed Brewing Rooftop inside the Eagleknit building

Boone & Crockett

Hip haunt with a dark, vintage ambiance offering seasonal cocktails, happy hours, a patio, and views of The Hoan.

Milwaukee Sail Loft

Casual restaurant & bar serving seafood fare in a modern-meets-maritime venue with harbor and Hoan views.

2A Wine Merchants

Wine shop and tasting.

The Outsider

The Outsider is a swanky rooftop bar with indoor & outdoor spaces offering creative cocktails, beer, light bites, and views of The Hoan located in Journeyman Hotel. 

The Blu

Catch a small glimpse of The Hoan from the chic 23rd-floor venue, Blu, at the Pfister. Enjoy stunning views, inventive cocktails, and live jazz.

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Milwaukee Boat Launch

Milwaukee Riverfront Boat Launch is located at 600 S. Water Street. It’s one of the best viewing locations of The Hoan bridge.

Milwaukee Pierhead Light

Riverwalk on East Erie Street right before the Milwaukee Pierhead Light.

Indeed Brewing Rooftop

Indeed Brewing Rooftop inside the Eagleknit building

Boone & Crockett

Hip haunt with a dark, vintage ambiance offering seasonal cocktails, happy hours, a patio, and views of The Hoan.

Milwaukee Sail Loft

Casual restaurant & bar serving seafood fare in a modern-meets-maritime venue with harbor and Hoan views.

2A Wine Merchants

Wine shop and tasting.

The Outsider

The Outsider is a swanky rooftop bar with indoor & outdoor spaces offering creative cocktails, beer, light bites, and views of The Hoan located in Journeyman Hotel. 

The Blu

Catch a small glimpse of The Hoan from the chic 23rd-floor venue, Blu, at the Pfister. Enjoy stunning views, inventive cocktails, and live jazz.

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The Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge is one of Milwaukee’s most iconic landmarks. We see it as an amazing opportunity for beautification in our city’s landscape.

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The Hoan Bridge lights have two main public viewing spots:
1) Milwaukee Riverfront Boat Launch at 600 S. Water Street
2) Riverwalk on East Erie Street right before the Milwaukee Pierhead Light.

There are also several local establishments with views of the Hoan Bridge lights:
1) Indeed Brewing Rooftop inside the Eagleknit building 

2) Cooperage/Boone + Crockett

3) Milwaukee Sail Loft

4) 2A Wine Merchants

5) The Outsider rooftop located in Journeyman Hotel

6) Blu at the Pfister (small corner view)

  1. Visit lightthehoan.com.

  2. Click the Dedicate a Bulb page.

  3. Select your donation amount. Be sure to check out all of the Hoan gear that is available at different donation levels!

  4. Checkout and fill out your shipping information and billing information. Be sure to follow the steps on the checkout page to submit your dedication!

  5. Review your dedication to make sure everything is correct.

  6. Receive your order confirmation and printable dedication certificate via email. 

  7. View your dedications on the Find Your Bulb page. Please allow 2-3 hours after you’ve dedicated for your dedication to appear on the page. 

  8. If purchased, you will receive any items ordered via postal mail. 

Dedications can be viewed online on our website, under the Find Your Bulb page. Please allow 2-3 hours after you’ve submitted, for your dedication to appear on the page.

To view the upcoming schedule for the Hoan Bridge Lights, please visit our regularly updated Light Schedule page.

Light the Hoan, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations to it are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

 
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