mke-bucks-pix-1Festival entertainment will also feature player appearances and unveiling of new Bucks uniforms.

Milwaukee’s summer festival season will tip off on Saturday, June 6, when the inaugural Bucks Summer Block Party takes over the Stock-House grounds of Schlitz Park from noon to 5 p.m. It will feature the unveiling of the new Bucks home and road uniforms at 2 p.m. in addition to local music, vendors, games, food, drinks, and appearances by both current and former Milwaukee players. The block party is free and open to the public, and will take place on North Second Street between West Galena and West Cherry streets. Parking will be available in lots on the Schlitz Park grounds.

More details on the afternoon are below:

New home and road uniforms unveiled at 2 p.m.

Mannequins with the new designs will be stationed throughout the block party for an up-close look.

Display will be set up to view the progression of Bucks uniforms throughout franchise history.

Appearances by current and former Bucks players  Giannis Antetokounmpo, John Henson, Damien Inglis and Jabari Parker, as well as Bucks All-Star legends Bob Dandridge and Vin Baker, are scheduled to attend.

Players will participate in interactive games with fans, Q-and-A sessions, and will be available for autographs and pictures.

Musical entertainment co-produced by Flye Gang and Sucher Entertainment, with diverse sets from seven Milwaukee-area acts: Wait for Morning, Kevin Hayden Band, Corey Pieper, Pizzle, KimberLee Laske, WebsterX and DJ Nu-Stylez·

Food and beverage options available through Davians Catering and local food trucks.

Davians will grill Usinger’s hot dogs and brats, as well as hamburgers, and have a variety of MillerCoors beers for $4 Food trucks on site will be Falafel Guys, Fivestar Nacho, La Pasada, YellowBellies, and Eats & Treats.

Other attractions include the Bucks entertainment elements of Bango, the Rim Rockers and Milwaukee Bucks Dancers, a car display and contest from Fields Auto Group, a prize wheel from Columbia St. Mary’s, opportunities to buy Bucks merchandise with the new team logos and pre-order the new jerseys, as well as shop from local vendors showcasing clothing, arts and crafts.

Before heading out the Bucks Summer Block party, fans interested in participating in a virtual raffle to win new logo merchandise can enter the sweepstakes online at www.bucks.com/uniforms.

• Players are subject to change

INAUGURAL BUCKS SUMMER BLOCK PARTY INFORMATION

WHAT:         Festival atmosphere to unveil new Bucks uniforms, featuring current and former Bucks players, Bucks entertainment groups, local bands, games, vendors, food and drinks.

WHEN: Saturday, June 6 Noon – 5 p.m.   Grounds open to the public 2 p.m.               Uniform unveiling.

WHERE:       Schlitz Park, in front of the Stock-House building North Second Street between West Galena and West Cherry streets.