RACINE – The Downtown Racine Corporation held its 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 18 at noon in Downtown Racine. Photo Galleries Ron Christensen honored Unique to this year’s event, the late Ron Christensen was honored as the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshall. His family and friends gathered to honor his life […]
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Parade lineup announced for 15th annual Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day Parade
RACINE — The Downtown Racine Corporation has released the 15th Annual Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day parade lineup. Today may be St. Patrick’s Day but the festivities are happening all weekend in the City of Racine. The parade will kick off at noon in Downtown Racine. Check out what organizations, community members, and elected officials […]
Christensen to be honored as Grand Marshall at 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
RACINE — The Downtown Racine Corporation will host the 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 18 in Downtown Racine, starting at noon, with a special touch this year to honor the late Ron Christensen. The event brings over 2,000 attendees to the downtown area each year. Community members and those from the surrounding […]
3rd annual St. Paddy Pub Crawl in Downtown Racine is March 11
The Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting its third annual St. Paddy Pub Crawl. Embrace Irish traditions and enjoy Downtown Racine’s vibrant community from 3 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, March 11. This pub crawl will include green beer and of course, corned beef and cabbage. You can enjoy Irish specials at The Ivanhoe, Marci’s on […]
Downtown Racine seeks participants St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 18
RACINE — Participants are being sought to partake in the annual Downtown Racine Corporation’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 18. The parade will kick off at noon and last approximately an hour. “The St. Patrick’s Day Parade draws in thousands of people from the community and the surrounding areas. This fun and family-friendly parade is […]
Downtown Racine in 2022: ‘An unprecedented year’
RACINE — Calling 2022 “an unprecedented year” for Downtown Racine, leaders of the Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) on Tuesday cited increased numbers of new business start-ups, special events and public event attendance. “Downtown is the economic engine of the community. I really think there are some amazing things coming in the next couple of years. […]
Downtown Racine’s 1st Burrr Pub Crawl will feature festive hot drinks
RACINE — Hot drink samples are the feature of Downtown Racine Corporation’s inaugural Burrr Pub Crawl here on Saturday, Jan. 21. The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at 12 participating Downtown Racine locations. The public is invited to ride a free party shuttle to all the locations throughout the day for live music […]
Downtown Racine Achievement Awards presentation set for Jan. 17
RACINE – Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) will present the 2022 Achievement Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the Red Onion Café, 555 Main St. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. The event also includes the State of the Downtown address that will highlight the past year’s business development updates, capital improvements, event economic impact and […]
Boyle named new Executive Director of Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
BURLINGTON — As of Jan. 9, 2023, M.T. Boyle has begun serving as the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Executive Director. Boyle brings vast experience to Chamber M.T. Boyle Boyle is a former small business owner and longtime resident of Burlington, Wis. She has worked in community and legislative engagement and event planning positions […]
Downtown Racine 2022 Achievement Award Winners Sought
RACINE — The Downtown Racine Corporation is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Achievement Awards in which individuals, businesses or organizations are recognized for their contribution to the vitality of downtown during the past year. Downtown Racine award nominations Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: Downtown Showcase Award – An exciting event, person […]
5th annual Kris Kringle Tour is Dec. 10 in Downtown Racine
RACINE — Celebrate Racine’s Danish heritage by embarking on the fifth annual Kris Kringle Tour from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at over 30 businesses in Downtown Racine. This free event, hosted by Downtown Racine Corporation and O&H Danish Bakery, invites people to sample a variety of Kringles while shopping through Downtown Racine shops. “The […]
16 Downtown Racine businesses participate in holiday window decorating contest
RACINE — Downtown Racine has transformed into a magical winter wonderland destination for the holiday season. In conjunction with the season, the Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting a holiday window decorating competition for businesses that have chosen to participate. Now through Dec. 10, travel downtown and gaze at all of the lights, decorations and paint […]
4th Annual Ladies Night Out is Nov. 19 in Downtown Racine
RACINE — The Downtown Racine Corporation will be hosting its 4th Annual Ladies Night Out this Saturday, Nov. 19, from 12 – 8 p.m. in Downtown Racine. All queens are welcome, so bring your gal pals for a night of pampering, first-class treatment, specials, and one-night-only deals at over 30 downtown businesses. For every purchase […]
Business Spotlight: Creative Flex
A business in Downtown Racine welcomes the community to flex their creativity. Creative Flex, 305 Main St., offers in-studio painting and experience for customers. As an avid painter and Latina business owner, Alexis Flores-Lockridge is creating opportunities for locals and those visiting the Racine area. Her love for painting and creating started when she was […]
10th annual ‘Monument Mash’ Halloween event is Oct. 22 on Monument Square
RACINE — The 10th annual “Monument Mash” Halloween event will take place on Oct. 22 at Monument Square in Downtown Racine. From 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., families are encouraged to join the City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) for a day of free and spooky fun. The “Monument Mash” will coincide […]