It’s National Small Business Week. Small businesses keep the wheels turning in Racine and Kenosha County. From the Downtown area to the county lines, various local shops contribute to our community’s success. The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for small businesses. Storefronts shut their doors, restaurants face staff shortages and owners struggle to make ends meet. It’s critical to support […]
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9/11 Events in Racine County
The 20th anniversary of 9/11 will be honored in Racine County. The following events will be taking place on September 11, 2021. 1. Remembering the Peace Cranes Join Laura Hermanns at the Racine Public Library on September 11. As a child, Hermanns folded 5000 peace cranes to represent the victims of the attack. She will be sharing […]
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5 Things to Do This Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is upon us. The first Monday in September highlights the American labor movement. Likewise, it acknowledges the contributions American workers have made. This three-day weekend wraps the end of summer together. So, how are you spending the last hurrah? In Southeastern Wisconsin, there are different ways you can enjoy the three day […]
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Mayor Mason Announces Hip Hop Appreciation Month
August is now officially declared as Hip Hop Appreciation Month in the City of Racine. The request for recognition came from numerous hip-hop enthusiasts, local business owners, and artists. Mayor Cory Mason declared this proclamation to highlight the hip-hop genre, culture, and community. Since 2011, the city of Racine and the Origins of Hip-Hop 8 […]
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City of Racine 4th of July Parade Gallery
The 4th Fest of Greater Racine hosted the 85th Annual 4th of July parade in Downtown Racine. Racine residents gathered to celebrate on July 5, 2021. Favorite floats and parade entries took the streets of Racine to celebrate Independence day. Among the entries were crowd favorites such as Miss Racine 2021, Sophia Karegeannes and newly […]
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July 4th, 2021 photo gallery: Red, white and blue – here’s to you
The 4th Fest of Greater Racine hosted the 85th Annual 4th of July parade in Downtown Racine. Racine residents gathered to celebrate on July 5, 2021. Favorite floats and parade entries took the streets of Racine to celebrate Independence day. Among the entries were crowd favorites such as Miss Racine 2021, Sophia Karegeannes and newly […]
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Racine County Independence Day Roundup 2021
It’s that time of year again, Racine County! Time for cookouts, sparklers, and patriotic wearables. Independence Day celebrations are ramping up. Here’s what’s going on in our lovely County.
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Celebrate Independence Day Safely With Tips From ReadyWisconsin
People across Wisconsin will be celebrating Independence Day this upcoming weekend and many of those festivities will likely include fireworks. Whether your plans involve watching a professional display or creating your own, ReadyWisconsin encourages you to make fireworks safety a priority. “While fireworks are present in Wisconsin throughout the year, it’s not uncommon to hear […]
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4th Fest of Greater Racine Announces Parade Honors
RACINE- For the 2021 Independence Day celebration, the 4th Fest of Greater Racine is honoring a few well-deserving, and well known, community members. You can watch for their units in the parade which steps off at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 5, following the pre-parade which starts at 8:45 a.m. The 4th Fest Board of […]
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Racine Fire Department Issues Fireworks Safety Guidelines
The Racine Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day this week. After a year in which many municipalities canceled their firework shows due to the pandemic, we would like to encourage the public to leave the fireworks to the professionals this year and take in one of the great shows the […]
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Celebrate A Safe Independence Day Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and its Division of State Patrol are asking travelers over the July 4 weekend to buckle up, plan their routes, and drive carefully through work zones. “This Independence Day, we can be grateful for the opportunity to return to many of the things we love about summer in Wisconsin, […]
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4th of July in Racine County
Racine’s 4th of July parade route Racine County knows how to party on the 4th of July. Whether you’re looking to attend a parade or catch a firework show, this county has you covered. COVID-19 put a damper on the festivities last year, but now the fun is back on for another year. You don’t […]
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4th of July 2021: Wisco Summer Spotlight
Looking for 4th of July events in Racine County? Check out this edition of Wisco Summer Spotlight. It’s packed with all sorts of fun things to do, including the Racine 4th Fest Parade, fireworks and house decorating contest. And so much more.
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Enter Now! Racine’s Independence Day House Decorating Contest
RACINE – Entries are now being accepted for the 4th Fest of Greater Racine’s 2021 House Decorating Contest as part of the communities Independence Day celebration. Any resident in Racine can dress up their house with bunting, banners, flags, stars, and stripes to paint the whole city red, white and blue. The registration deadline is […]
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Come On Down! July 3 Block Party at Monument Square
RACINE – 4th Fest of Greater Racine invites the community to its annual Block Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 3 at Monument Square in Downtown Racine. This family-friendly event is a kick-off to Racine’s Independence Day celebration, including the 2021 4th Fest Parade on Monday, July 5. The block party features music […]
