Thrive Architects - Designs Waukesha Parade Memorial
WE ARE HONORED
We are honored with being selected to design the memorial to honor the victims of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy. With our office so close to the parade route, we were impacted by the events, and wanted our design to illustrate the strength of our community with everybody coming together in the days and weeks after the incident. The individual concrete ribbons, each representing one of the lives lost in the tragedy, weave through the park and come together to form a central heart.
Jeremy D. Bartlett, Firm Principal
Current Updates
The memorial grounds are currently under construction with an estimated completion date of October 2024.
"I just wanted to reach out as a Waukesha resident after driving past the Grede Park to say thank you Thrive for your work on this project. That day at the parade was (as you know) extremely traumatizing for so many and this memorial site will be such a beautiful addition to the community and (I believe) will help many."
- Brad Dezek
