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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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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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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3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration held at Echo Lake Park on Father’s Day
The Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism (BCDR) is hosting its third annual Juneteenth Celebration at Echo Lake Park in Burlington this Sunday, June 19. The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. and go until 4 p.m. Since it’s on Father’s Day, all fathers who attend will also be honored. Juneteenth is the celebration of […]
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2022 Father’s Day weekend: 5 fun things to do in Racine County
Father’s Day weekend is a time to celebrate all the rad dads out there. It’s a time to do something memorable with a father figure in your life, who has played an essential role in helping to raise you. This weekend you can celebrate your birth father, your foster care parent, someone who chose to […]
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Soija Cameron crowned Miss Juneteenth 2022
Soija Cameron, a Racine resident, has been named Miss Juneteenth 2022. The Case High School graduate earned herself the crown and the title on June 11. Ava Collier-White, a Prairie High School graduate, was the 1st runner-up. The Miss Juneteenth pageant took place at the Dr. John Bryant Center, 601 Caron Butler Way, after a […]
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Exclusive interview: Racine native BD Freeman offers up laughs and hope
Actor and comedian BD Freeman, a Racine native will perform during the Sneaker Ball: A Night To Remember, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 17 at the Racine Civic Center, 5 5th St., Racine, WI. Last week, we had the opportunity to talk about his life here in Racine, his comedy and […]
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Saturday’s Make Your Mark Community Art Festival saw fine weather, crowds
Saturday was a fine day to see – and experience – art of all kinds! Visitors mingled and shopped at the 3rd Annual Make Your Mark Community Art Festival. Area artists and food vendors set up outdoors along Ann Street and inside The Branch at 1501 on Saturday afternoon. The event was presented by Art […]
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3rd annual Make Your Mark Community Art Festival is June 11
The Make Your Mark Community Art Festival is back for the 3rd year in Uptown Racine. Join with family and friends on June 11 for a chance to participate in a community mural painting as well as a gardening project. The Art for Uptown initiative is working to promote local artists and creatives through a […]
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Free live music returns to Monument Square on Fridays and Saturdays
The Downtown Racine Corporation (DRC) will host Music on the Monument and Saturday Sounds on the Square this summer. The event is back on Monument Square and offers free live music, from a variety of genres, every Friday and Saturday all summer long. From 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. from June 17 to August 27 […]
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Summit Players Theatre performing Much Ado About Nothing at Wisconsin State Parks
The Wisconsin-based traveling theatre company, Summit Players Theatre, is returning to live, outdoor performance. This summer they will be performing Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing from June 10 to August 20 in 23 different Wisconsin State Parks. Summit Players Theatre’s 2022 season is supported by grants from the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Wisconsin Humanities […]
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You’re invited to rock along with Downtown Racine’s Public Art Project
RACINE – Rocking chairs – 26 of them, to be exact – are Downtown Racine’s Public Art Project for 2022. The sturdy, wooden, Amish-built chairs, each decorated by local artists, can be found outside businesses throughout the Downtown area. This marks the 21st consecutive year for the public art project presented by the Downtown Racine […]