The 4th Fest of Greater Racine is one of the biggest celebrations that Racine has to offer. The event took place, in a unique fashion, this year. The parade made its way through the town for Racine residents to see from the comfort of their homes. The parade ended at about noon in the Festival […]
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Union Grove 4th of July Parade
Not even COVID19 could keep the Union Grove community from celebrating the 4th of July. Community members, local businesses, and townspeople gather to celebrate one of the most patriotic holidays in America. The Greater Union Grove Area of Chamber Commerce and the American Legion cohosted the celebration. The theme of the parade this year was […]
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4th of July 2020
The 4th of July is this weekend and there are a lot of ways you can celebrate. This holiday is known for extravagant parades, family parties, and fireworks. Some events may be canceled due to COVID19, but still the community has come together to put on some fun activities, for you to enjoy. Check out […]
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Department of Safety and Professional Services Urges Caution with Fireworks
Will it still be the Fourth of July with no fireworks? Community pyrotechnic displays are as much a part of the holiday as turkey is a part of Thanksgiving. Yet concerns that COVID-19 would easily spread among families crowded together, blanket-to-blanket, for hours prompted many festival organizers and municipalities to cancel their official events. That […]
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Mad Plaid Brass Unable To Make This Year’s Fourth of July Parade
Kilties‘s group, the Mad Plaid Brass, will not make an appearance at this year’s Fouth of July Parade. Alligator Towing, who is the group’s transportation for the event, was in an accident yesterday and is unable to provide a replacement vehicle for Thursday’s parade. The group did want to let fans know that they still […]
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Fourth of July 2019 Parade Line Up Announced
Here’s the 2019 Parade Line Up: 1 4th Fest Color Guard 2 CYO Emerald Knights 3 4th Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. – President Mark Chaffee 4 Festival Foods Giant Shopping Cart 5 Mr. 4th Fest – Louis Toutant 5a Honorary Grand Marshal – John Hetland 6 City of Racine Mayor – Cory Mason 7 […]
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4th of July Events in Racine County
The 4th of July is this week and there are a lot of things going on around town. This holiday is known for extravagant parades, family parties, and fireworks. Fun Things To Do on July 3: Sturtevant Fireworks Starts at 9:30 p.m. Block Party on Monument Square Starts at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fun […]
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U.S. Army Black Daggers parachute team to perform July 4th
(Racine, WI) The City of Racine will host the U.S. Army Black Daggers on July 4th right before the annual fireworks display. The Black Daggers, the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, will be jumping on to North Beach at 8 pm. The Team specializes in military free-falls using ram-air airfoils, which […]
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4th of July parade applications due May 31
There is still time to get your 4th of July parade application in… but hurry. Parade applications must be postmarked by May 31 and no applications will be accepted after June 7. A late fee of $100.00 will be charged for applications postmarked after May 31. Absolutely no applications will be accepted after June 7. This year’s Fourth Fest Parade […]
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4th of July Weekend Planner 2017
Looking for all the details on parades and fireworks shows so that you can start planning your 4th of July weekend? Look no further. Fourth Fest To Host Pre-Parade Party July 3 Sturtevant Fireworks Set For July 3 Press Release: City Of Racine Playground 4th Of July Parades https://www.racinecountyeye.com/calendar/4th-of-july-kiddie-parade/ https://www.racinecountyeye.com/calendar/union-grove-4th-of-july-parade-what-makes-america-great/ https://www.racinecountyeye.com/racine-fourthfest-fireworks-details/ 4th of July holiday […]
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PHOTOS: Fourth Fest Delivers Greater Racine Pride
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Fourth Fest Parade Applications Due
If your group wants to march in the Fourth Fest Parade, the deadline to get your application into the hands of the parade committee is fast approaching. Applications need to be postmarked by May 31. After that, an additional late fee of $100 will apply for those with a postmark after May 31 and none […]
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Emstan Hills 4th of July Bike Parade
Families in the Regency Hills/Emstan Hills neighborhood in Mount Pleasant celebrated the 4th of July in style with a bike parade. Afterward, neighbors enjoyed a cook out.
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Can You Help Get This Car to a Vet?
Racine resident Shane Jamrych needs some help buying the parts he needs to finish restoring a 1964 Chevy Impala for a U.S. veteran. He contacted Racine County Eye on Facebook asking us to share his story. “I am giving a vet here in Racine, and I need donations to do this,” he wrote. “I need the […]
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Racine Fourth Fest Parade Applications Still Being Taken
The Racine Fourth Fest Parade committee is still taking applications for the parade, but they’ll need to be postmarked by May 26 and no applications will be accepted after June 1. This year the theme for the parade is “Welcome Home!” “Whether it is welcoming home family who have moved away or our men and […]
