MILWAUKEE — March 17, also known as St. Patrick’s Day, happens during Lent. This year is falls on a Friday. Because of this, Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has lifted Lenten restrictions for the holiday. During the season of Lent in the Catholic church, for those 14 years old and older, […]
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The ultimate 2023 Fish Fry Roundup: guides and the contest
Wisconsin has a beloved tradition of Friday night Fish Frys. This Lenten season, the 2023 fish fry fun is ramping up. In Racine County, there are over 100 places – including restaurants, pubs, grills, and local churches – that are serving fish. From beer-battered cod to walleye, perch, bluegill, and even shrimp, there’s a fish […]
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8 Local churches serving fish fry in Racine County this Lent
Thank cod, Lent is here and so are Friday night fish frys. Lent starts on Wednesday, Feb. 22, and goes until Thursday, April 6, 2023, with Easter following on Sunday, April 9. Luckily, for Wisconsinites, fish fry dinners are available at various churches in Racine County. Churches in Racine County offer dine-in and to-go options this […]
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5 places to get Pączki in Racine County for Fat Tuesday
RACINE COUNTY — Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is just around the corner. Gear up for the Lenten season by eating pączki on Feb. 21. Pączki, pronounced POOCH-KEY, is a Polish friend donut, most commonly enjoyed before Lent. Where you can find these pastries in Racine County? The sweet and puffy pastry is […]
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2023 Racine County Fish Fry Guide: over 100 places to go
Nothing makes a Wisconsinite happier than a Friday night Fish Fry. Racine County is packed with places to go for tasty battered fish with a side of mouth-watering cole slaw and the rest of the fixings. Lent starts on Wednesday, Feb. 22, and goes until Thursday, April 6, 2023. Easter then follows on Sunday, April 9. […]
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2022 Racine County Fish Fry Guide
Racine County Fish Fry Frenzy Try one or try them all, but make sure you nominate and vote for your favorite fish fry in Racine County. Starting March 8, you can nominate your favorite fish fry in Racine County. Then from March 16 until March 30, you can vote for your favorites. The winners will […]
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7 Churches Serving Fish Fry in Racine
The Lenten season is here, thank cod! Luckily, for Wisconsinites, fish fry dinners are available at various churches in Racine County. You can support churches by picking up a fish fry or by dining in at a local church. You do not have to be a member of the parish to attend the fish fry […]
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5 Fat Tuesday Traditions to Celebrate
Fat Tuesday is held the day before Ash Wednesday in the Christian/Catholic religion. This year Fat Tuesday is today, March 1. This day is also known as Mardi Gras in French and falls on the last day of the Carnival season which is famously celebrated in places like New Orleans, Louisiana and Rio de Janeiro in […]