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'Jerseys for Jackson' returns this year to honor youngest Waukesha Christmas parade victim

The movement began last year in honor of 8-year-old Jackson Sparks, one of six people killed during the 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade.
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WAUKESHA, Wis. — A social media effort to wear jerseys in honor of the youngest victim of the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy returns on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Jackson Sparks
8-year-old Jackson Sparks passed away from injuries suffered in Sunday's Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy.

"Jerseys for Jackson" is a movement that began last year in honor of 8-year-old Jackson Sparks, one of six people killed during the 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade. The movement, calling for students and staff to wear baseball jerseys to school and work, quickly snowballed. Jackson was an avid baseball fan and played with the Waukesha Blazers Baseball Club.

Milwaukee Brewers join growing effort to wear 'Jerseys for Jackson'
Milwaukee Brewers join growing effort to wear 'Jerseys for Jackson'

The Jackson Sparks Foundation said it is also entertaining the idea of designing and selling a foundation jersey.

PHOTOS: Southeast Wisconsin wears jerseys for Jackson Sparks

The 2022 Waukesha Christmas Parade is set to begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4.

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