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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Department of Health Services Urges Residents to Stay Home Ahead of July 4th Weekend
The Department of Health Services urges Wisconsin residents to stay home and follow best public health practices during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Wisconsin has seen a recent surge in cases with half of all positive cases coming within the past five weeks. Nearly 20% of total COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin have tested positive […]
Fireworks, celebrations and parades set for July 3 and July 4
Planning your July 4 activities? Check out our 4th of July guide for all of the parades, picnics, and fireworks shows. Burlington Fourth of July Celebration and Fireman’s Dance Celebrate the Fourth in Burlington’s Echo Park, 595 Milwaukee Ave., starting at 2 p.m. Baggo tournament, live music by the Lunch Money Bullies (7 to 10:30 […]
Parade of Planes show to be featured during July 4 festivities
Press release The Parade of Planes returns to Racine’s lakefront on July 4. The Parade of Planes will feature aircraft from the Racine EAA, Chapter 838 and the Civil Air Patrol. The show begins at 6 p.m. and will conclude with two F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets screaming over the lakefront, between the Racine Zoo and North Beach. The F-16 […]
Celebrate the Fourth!
You’d be hard-pressed to find a place that celebrates Independence Day with more zeal than Racine County! There are no less than four parades on Saturday, July 4 plus fireworks shows, dances, food and lots of family fun. Come along with Real Racine to plan a fun-filled time. Come home for Fourth Fest. This year’s […]