Wisconsin Governor Proclaims Brewers Championship Celebration Day

Wisconsin residents will observe a state holiday this Friday to celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series championship. Governor Tony Evers issued the proclamation on Wednesday, designating October 30 as Brewers 'Won Our Way' Day. The official recognition accompanies a major public celebration planned for the city of Milwaukee.

The Brewers secured the title after a season that broke multiple franchise records. The team finished the regular season with 103 wins, a new club high. They captured their fourth consecutive National League Central division title. This performance earned them the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage for the entire National League postseason.

In the playoffs, the Brewers won 11 games. They swept the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series for the first time in 44 years. During that run, the team tied the Major League Baseball record for the longest single postseason winning streak with eight consecutive victories. They also tied the record for the most come-from-behind wins in one postseason.

Evers cited the team's "relentless determination" in his remarks. He congratulated manager Pat Murphy and the coaching staff. "It's a great day to be a Brewers fan and a great day to be a Wisconsinite," Evers said. He added that calling the state's excitement an understatement was accurate. "What a series, and what a team," he noted.

The governor described himself as a lifelong fan who had waited a long time for this moment. "I am damn excited and proud to be proclaiming tomorrow Brewers 'Won Our Way' Day in Wisconsin to celebrate our World Champion Milwaukee Brewers," Evers said. He closed his statement with the chant, "For Ueck, for Milwaukee, and for Wisconsin, Go Brewers!"

The state has maintained a financial partnership with the team for decades. In 2023, Evers signed bipartisan legislation that provided public funding for renovations at American Family Field. That agreement is designed to keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050.

Public events begin at 10 a.m. Friday with a championship parade through downtown Milwaukee. A rally and fan festival will follow at Henry Maier Festival Park.