RACINE – On a recent sun-splashed, summer afternoon, you’d expect to see the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center, 2800 Ohio St., packed with fun-seekers splashing, swimming, wading, playing, laughing. Instead, all is quiet. A sign on the door explains the eerie quiet at the facility. – A sign taped to a locked entrance door says […]
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Parking for 4th Fest of Greater Racine parade route
A friendly reminder. . . Move your vehicle off the Racine 4th Fest Parade route after 12 midnight tonight or it will be towed! 4th Fest of Greater Racine official parade route The parade route covers both sides of Main Street from Goold Street south to 14th Street and on 14th Street west to Howe […]
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4th of July Parade in Union Grove: ‘National Treasure’
The streets of Union Grove will be beaming with red, white, and blue on Independence Day. The 2022 Union Grove 4th of July Parade will kick off at the Racine County Fair Grounds, 19805 Durand Ave. This year’s event is sponsored and supported by the Greater Union Grove Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Bixby-Hanson […]
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4th Fest of Greater Racine Fireworks display
The 4th Fest of Greater Racine will present the Racine community with a firework show this 4th of July. The event is sponsored and supported by The City of Racine and Festival Foods. The 4th Fest of Greater Racine’s fireworks are known as the Midwest’s largest firework show. Once the night approaches on Independence Day, […]
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Inaugural Racine HarborMarket a foodie paradise and more
The inaugural Racine HarborMarket on Thursday evening was truly a foodie paradise! Folks from all over crammed into Downtown Racine’s Monument Square to shop for fresh baked goods, produce, artisan cheeses, honey, hand-made soaps, flowers, plants and more. The first-ever Racine HarborMarket ran from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Monument Square. – There were […]
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July 4 celebrations across Racine County
The Racine County Eye has all of the July 4 happenings right here for Racine County. Click a link for information about your area’s local 4th of July festivities. July 4 and so much more The Racine County Eye, which includes the Kenosha Lens, has a great celebrations section to keep you updated on community-wide […]
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Sturtevant Fireworks at Fireman’s Park on July 3
The annual Sturtevant fireworks will take place once again on July 3. Gather at Fireman’s Park, 9630 Charles St., or watch from nearby neighborhoods as the sky lights up for Independence Day. Sturtevant Fireworks plus a fundraiser Admission is free, but if you choose to park on the grounds, there is a charge of $5 […]
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Free guest passes to Milwaukee Brewers baseball games available July 14
RACINE — As part of the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, the Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will distribute free Milwaukee Brewers guest passes to Racine County residents beginning Thursday, July 14, according to a June 30 news release. The guest passes are for the July 25 and 26 home games against the Minnesota […]
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4th Fest of Greater Racine: 86th annual parade
Racine has a long-standing history of larger-than-life festivities and celebrations. 4th Fest of Greater Racine will be celebrating July 4th with the 86th annual parade in Downtown Racine. On Independence Day, gather along the streets and get ready for a fun time as you watch the festive floats, marching troupes and more make their way […]
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It’s Christmas all year-round at Tex Reynolds’ Toys for Tots workshop
RACINE – Christmas Day is still months away, but you wouldn’t know it from the flurry of activity at the Tex Reynolds’ Toys for Tots workshop every Wednesday morning during the summer. Repairing a battery-powered toy truck. – In room after room in the basement of City Hall Annex, 800 Center St., some two-dozen volunteers […]
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Lions Club of Waterford hosts 4th of July parade
The Lions Club of Waterford will host its annual 4th of July parade on Independence Day. The theme for this year’s parade is “In God We Trust” and will showcase creative floats, community members, and a congregation of Waterford area friends, families, and neighbors. The kid’s parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. on the […]
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Raymond Community & Business Organization July 3 & 4 festivities
July 3 and 4 will be packed with a series of activities and events that have been curated to ring in America’s celebration of independence. The 2-day long celebration, organized by the Raymond Community & Business Organization (RCBO), will take place behind Raymond School, 2659 S. 76th St., in Franksville. July 3 The Independence Day […]
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51st annual Tichigan Fireworks display takes place on July 2
The 51st Annual Tichigan Fireworks display take place on July 2 this year. The show will take place on Tichigan Lake, just north of Waterford, Wisc. The event is supported by generous donors and volunteers from the Tichigan Lake Fireworks Committee, a non-profit organization. View from Lake Tichigan Viewers may watch from the lake on […]
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July festivals, fairs and events in Racine County
It’s summer, the time for festivals! The kids are off from school and some people may have even taken vacation days to enjoy what Racine County has to offer. Whether you’re looking to find something to do on the weekend or a way to spend your weeknight, the Racine County Eye has you covered. Check […]
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9 charming beaches to visit in Racine County
Racine County is home to sandy beaches and swimmable shores. Beat the summer heat by visiting a beach in Racine County. Whether you choose to relax on the coast of a Great Lake or take advantage of one of the beaches west of I-94, there are multiple options available for swimming. Which beaches have you […]