National Avenue between South 32nd and South 35th streets became alive with music and dance over the weekend as residents came out for the 14th annual Silver City Fest, which was hosted by VIA Community Development Corp.

People watch a performance by Ometochtli Mexican Folk Dance group during Silver City Fest on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Joe von Klinkner and his dog, Butchy, ride through Silver City Fest.

A child wears an old man mask and costume.

Children with Ometochtli Mexican Folk Dance group perform.

Students with Rising Dragon Martial Arts demonstrate several martial arts moves.

People watch a performance by Ometochtli Mexican Folk Dance group. The group performed an Aztec dance.

Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa and Mayor Cavalier Johnson issue a city proclamation declaring Sept. 6 as, “VIA CDC Day” in Milwaukee to celebrate all that VIA Community Development Corporation does for residents.

Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.

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Silver City Fest brings music, dance and so much more to National Avenue

by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
September 8, 2025

<h1>Silver City Fest brings music, dance and so much more to National Avenue</h1>
<p class="byline">by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />September 8, 2025</p>

<p>National Avenue between South 32nd and South 35th streets became alive with music and dance over the weekend as residents came out for the 14th annual Silver City Fest, which was hosted by VIA Community Development Corp. </p>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_9507-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-129298" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People watch a performance by Ometochtli Mexican Folk Dance group during Silver City Fest on Saturday, Sept. 6.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_9351-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-129295" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Joe von Klinkner and his dog, Butchy, ride through Silver City Fest.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_9419-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-129304" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A child wears an old man mask and costume.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_9610-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-129299" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Students with Rising Dragon Martial Arts demonstrate several martial arts moves.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_9370-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-129302" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People watch a performance by Ometochtli Mexican Folk Dance group. The group performed an Aztec dance. </figcaption></figure>
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<p><em>Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.catchlight.io/local" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>CatchLight Local&nbsp;</em></a><em>and&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.reportforamerica.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Report for America</em></a><em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p>
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