08/07/2025
Thank you, Watertown Riverfest for an incredible opportunity to serve within my community!
For many in Watertown, Riverfest is more than just a weekend celebration โ itโs a tradition, a homecoming, and a highlight of summer. But for Aaron, the owner and designer of Proline Entertainment, LLC, Riverfest is something even more: it's a lifelong inspiration.
As a child growing up on Werner Street, Aaron would walk to the top of the hill overlooking Riverside Park to watch the carnival rides roll in and the festival stage come to life. His grandma, recognizing that spark of enthusiasm, would buy him metal trucks from rummage sales so he could recreate his own mini Riverfest in the basement, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become his lifeโs work.
Today, Aaronโs dream is a reality. As the owner of Watertown-based Proline Entertainment, a production company specializing in lighting and laser design, rentals, and event management, Aaron travels the country bringing shows to life โ but Riverfest always brings him home.
Every August, Aaron returns to where it all began, overseeing band production, lighting, and the crowd-favorite Pyromusical Laser Light Show, which he produces and designs himself. But his contributions donโt stop there. From managing rental contracts with vendors and ensuring temporary power throughout the park, to working hands-on whenever there's a need, he's surrounded by an aresenol of our community's best, most dedicated volunteers who are deeply involved in every aspect of making Riverfest run smoothly. He works closely throughout the year with the dedicated team at Watertown Park and Rec to prepare the grounds, and with the Watertown WI Police Department, who help ensure safety and weather protocols are in place so that the community can enjoy a fun and secure weekend.
Aaron, you literally light up our lives! Thank you for your vision, dedication, and deep love for Watertownโฆyour Riverfest memories have turned into lasting memories for all of us. ๐