Speakers announced for Badger Bash North

The much-anticipated parade will have a grand marshal! Former Packers and Badgers stand-out and Wisconsin native, Mark Tauscher will serve as the event parade’s grand marshal.

Tauscher, born in Marshfield, was a walk-on to the Badgers in 1995 and was then drafted in the 7th round of the 2000 NFL Draft to the Green Bay Packers, where he was a member of the Super Bowl XLV winning team.

“I’m fired up for what is going to be a great weekend uniting some of my favorite things in the world, the Badgers, the Packers and the Green Bay community.” said Tauscher “I’m honored and proud to be the Grand Marshal for Saturday’s parade and I can’t wait to see our city decked out in Badger Red.”

Then, beginning at 4:30pm on event day, fans can turn their attention to the stage, where the voice of the Badgers, Matt Lepay, will host a special pep rally with Badger football alums looking at the upcoming football season and on Sunday’s game against Notre Dame.

Badger Bash North is a free community event taking place on Saturday, September 5 and will include family-friendly festivities such as:

Family Football Combine featuring numerous combine stations including 40yd dash, vertical jump, QB toss and more. Plus face painting, balloon animals and a bounce house.

UW Marching Band parade over the Main St. Bridge.

Live music from Fun with Atoms and FBI & The Untouchable Horns.

Fireworks show over the Fox River.

Food trucks, beverage tents, Licensed Badgers apparel for sale, kids activities, and games.

Full event details and event visitor information can be found on the event’s official website or the Facebook event.