Harley-Davidson Homecoming boosts economy and community spirit, even after the parade

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Harley-Davidson Homecoming festivities did not end with the parade Sunday.

Dozens and dozens of motorcycles lined Brady Street in the hours after the parade, something businesses say is a fine end to a great week.

"Absolutely incredible. Friday was a little iffy with the rain but late night after the concert we got slammed, but [Saturday] we opened up three hours early because the street just got packed in the morning, so we opened up our outside bar," said Dean Medina, General Manager at Wurstbar.

He says this week has been amazing for him and his crew.

"They spend a lot of money and they're very generous. I love the crowd," said Medina.

It's the same for a lot of locals, like Alexandra Konzl.

"I love Milwaukee. Milwaukee is so cool that they have these kinds of things, like, everyone thinks of a Milwaukee summer, and this is the reason for it," said Konzl.

Konzl went on to admit, however, that all good things need to come to an end.

"At the same time for people that live here, I feel it, I've been wondering when Harley Fest is going to end, because you hear it just going down and up the streets."

Medina says there's more to come however, as the 'City of Festivals' continues to live up to its name.

"I'm just excited. We have two more weeks: next week is the Air and Water Show and NML weekend, and in two weeks we have Brady Street Days, which if you haven't been to Brady Street Fest, it's incredible."