Watch CBS 58's exclusive chat with Henry Winkler ahead of his Milwaukee birthday celebration!
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- You may know him from his roles in shows like "Barry," and "Arrested Development," or iconic movies such as "Waterboy" and "Scream," but perhaps his most well-known role -- at least here in Milwaukee -- is his portrayal of the "Fonz" in "Happy Days."
Bronze Fonz
Now, our city is gearing up to celebrate the birthday of the great Henry Winkler Thursday afternoon, Oct. 30 in downtown Milwaukee at the famous Bronze Fonz statue.
CBS 58 was joined by the man himself, Henry Winkler, via Zoom Wednesday, Oct. 29 to chat with about this milestone birthday.
"My life is rich and full, and I'm so happy and grateful," Winkler said.
The party will take place at 2 p.m. at the Bronze Fonz statue that stands along the Milwaukee Riverwalk at Wells Street. You will also be able to watch the ceremony LIVE HERE.
The event will be emceed by our very own Bill Walsh. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will also declare Oct. 30 "Henry Winkler Day" in Milwaukee. Skylight Music Theatre performers will lead a "Happy Birthday" sing-along followed by, of course, cake!
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.