The holidays are here and with that comes cherished local traditions. Here in Racine, we celebrate our Danish heritage with a Kris Kringle Tour! O&H Bakery teams up with the Downtown Racine Corporation to host a free whirlwind tour through our historic downtown that includes more than 30 of the downtown businesses, all with Kringle […]
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Downtown Racine Hosts Third Annual Ladies Night Out
The Downtown Racine Corporation will be hosting their 3rd annual Ladies Night Out this Saturday, November 20, 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. Participating retailers will have special […]
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Downtown Racine Receives National Accreditation
RACINE – Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) has been designated as an accredited Main Street program for meeting the rigorous performance standards of Main Street America. “We are proud to recognize this year’s 889 nationally accredited Main Street programs that have worked tirelessly to advance economic vitality and quality of life in their downtowns and commercial […]
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Downtown Racine ‘Excited and Hopeful’ for Spring/Summer Events
Like spring flowers, Racine County is reblooming after a very long winter exacerbated by the COVID-19 global pandemic of the past year. Therefore, many are looking forward to spring and summer events in Racine. Two organizations – the Downtown Racine Corp. and Real Racine (Racine County’s destination marketing organization) – recently announced spring/summer events. Also, […]
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DRC Celebrates 2020 Silver Linings and Those Who Made a Difference
DOWNTOWNTOWN RACINE- During Downtown Racine Corporation’s Annual State of the Downtown and Achievement Award Presentation on Thurs., Feb. 25 more than 50 people gathered via Zoom to celebrate the silver linings from 2020, recognize those who made a difference, and look ahead to 2021. “We are extremely proud of our accomplishments this year and the […]
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Downtown Racine Achievement Award Nominations
DOWNTOWN RACINE – Celebrate Downtown Racine at the Downtown Racine Corporation’s State of the Downtown and Achievement Award presentation on Thursday, February 25 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. The presentation agenda will consist of the State of the Downtown address and the announcement of 2020’s Downtown Achievement winners. Some of the highlights during the address […]
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Downtown Racine Publishes Online Valentine’s Gift Guide
RACINE – Downtown Racine has created a new way to shop and support local businesses for Valentine’s Day via an online gift guide at RacineDowntown.com/downtown-gift-guide/. The website is a collaborative effort created by Downtown Racine Corporation and The Journal Times. Visitors of the site can view 65 gift ideas, all from local businesses in Downtown […]
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Downtown Racine publishes Online Gift Guide
RACINE – Downtown Racine has created a new way to shop and support local businesses via an online gift guide at RacineDowntown.com/downtown-gift-guide/. The website is a collaborative effort created by Downtown Racine Corporation and The Journal Times. Visitors of the site can view 60 gift ideas, all from local businesses in Downtown Racine. In addition, […]
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Free Meter Parking Days are back In Downtown
RACINE – Free meter parking in Downtown Racine is back for the holidays in 2020. The City of Racine and the Downtown Racine Corporation have teamed up to coordinate free meter parking on the following Saturdays: November 28 (Small Business Saturday), December 5, December 12 (Kris Kringle Tour and Open House), and December 19. This […]
