Milwaukee plans 80th birthday celebration for Henry Winkler at the Bronze Fonz
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- "Ayyyy!" Claire Koenig from Visit Milwaukee joined us on Thursday, Oct. 16, to share details about an upcoming public celebration honoring actor Henry Winkler's 80th birthday.
The party will take place Thursday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Bronze Fonz statue that stands along the Milwaukee Riverwalk at Wells Street. You will be able to watch it LIVE HERE.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson will issue a proclamation declaring Oct. 30 Henry Winkler Day in Milwaukee.
The celebration will include remarks from Visit Milwaukee President and CEO Peggy Williams-Smith, a special video message from Winkler, an interactive "Happy Days" community board where fans can share what creates happy days for them in Milwaukee, a sing-along led by Skylight Music Theatre performers and a cake cutting with the mayor.
There will also be prizes including the "Ultimate Bronze Fonz Getaway," a Fonzie-themed trip to Milwaukee for those who can't make it to town. Live out your very own Happy Days adventure with the following:
- One Leather Jacket from Harley-Davidson, Aviator Sunglasses and a Happy Birthday Fonzie T-shirt
- One 2-Night Stay at Dubbel Dutch Hotel
- One $600 Southwest Airlines Flight Voucher
- Two tickets to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame & Museum, Discovery World, Harley-Davidson Museum and Miller Brewery Tour
- $300 in Food Gift Cards to local restaurants (Mader's, Gilles and Lakefront Brewery)
Learn more about the celebration and how to enter to win HERE.