As of Sunday, July 12, the boundaries for Milwaukee’s seven police districts have changed. Major changes include the lines between the 2nd and 6th districts on the south side, and the 1st and 5th districts on the east and near north side. Visit www.milwaukee.gov to see if your neighborhood has been affected by the changes.

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If you haven't yet gone to the lakefront to check out the Great Circus Parade Festival, I highly suggest that you do. Also, be sure to watch the Great Circus Parade itself, which will be winding its way through downtown beginning at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. This spectacular two-hour event will feature 50 authentic circus wagons, 350 horses, 30 musical bands and novelties, exotic animals, 150 clowns and more than 450 riding and walking performers dressed in circus attire.

Take a look at some Great Circus Parade Festival Images to get an idea of what this event is all about.

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Thursday through Saturday

• Head to Mequon's Rotary Park for Gathering on the Green, a performing arts festival featuring the Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee Ballet, and Milwaukee's own Al Jarreau.

Friday & Saturday

• Watch a few films under the open-air, or from the comfort of your car, at Fair Flicks, a special series of drive-in double-features at State Fair Park.

All Weekend

• See the ornate circus wagons of days past at the Great Circus Parade Festival, culminating in the Great Circus Parade on Sunday.

• Storm the Bastille on Thursday evening, then spend the rest of the weekend pretending your in Paris during Bastille Days at Cathedral Square Park.

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It's going to be a beautiful Fourth of July in Milwaukee, and there is plenty going on around town. Still not sure what to do or where to go? Here's a rundown of just a few of the many events the weekend has to offer:

• Celebrate Independence day in Bay View at PBRFest, a free street festival featuring music, such as Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, and -- what else -- PBR for $2.


• Of course, there's also always Summerfest, the world's largest music festival, going strong straight through Sunday.


• And don't forget about Fireworks! Milwaukee gets serious when it comes to fireworks. Find a display near you.



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