Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane in West Allis, WI

Dec. 29, 2008 - Thanks to all those who decorated for all those who visited the lane who enjoyed the lights and contributed to the MACC Fund. Until Christmas, 2009! Brave souls all!

Karin Bigelow, Editor

Since 1984, cars, vans and buses of friends and families have journeyed to the 15-block area known as “Candy Cane Lane,” featuring nearly 250 homes decorated with LED lights, shiny spot lights and elaborate holiday displays.

Candy Cane Lane got its start 24 years ago with the organizational efforts of Ron Ziolecki of South 94th Street who got neighbors together to decorate their homes in honor of a neighborhood child who had been diagnosed with cancer.

Admission is free, but donations are accepted for the MACC Fund — Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc. Over the past 22 years, Candy Cane Lane has raised $1.2 million to aid in research and treatment that helps kids with cancer and blood-related disorders through the Midwest Children’s Cancer Center.

Events scheduled for Candy Cane Lane:

December 10 — Meet Michelle Stone from 95.7 WRIT from 6-7:30 p.m.

December 12 — Say thank you to your Wisconsin Vietnam Vets. They continue to serve their community!! Also, the Annual Mascot Night with Mascots from your favorite teams and businesses.

December 13 — Talented artists carve ice blocks into art in front of neighborhood homes at 10:00 a.m. Come stroll through the neighborhood to see them before they’re gone!

December 13 — Star Wars character night! An amazing cast of characters to entertain the crowds!

December 14 — Meet your Milwaukee Buck’s Energee! Dance Team from 7:30-10 p.m.

December 15 — The Diamond Dancers - the Professional Dance Team of Milwaukee’s Major League Baseball Team are out from 7:30-9 p.m.

December 18 — Armed Forces Night from 7:30-9:00 p.m.

December 19 – Meet West Allis’ fire fighters and bring the kids to see their fire engines, ladder company engines, and paramedic units. Great, safe fun for the whole family.

December 22 — The Diamond Dancers - the Professional Dance Team of Milwaukee’s Major League Baseball Team are out from 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Here are some of our favorite views this season on Candy Cane Lane.