The 3rd Annual Memorial Day Parade for Veterans will take place on May 30. This event aims to honor current residents of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove. Event organizers are currently seeking participants to join the lineup of vehicles. On Memorial Day, people from the Racine County community are asked to join at […]
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Village of Sturtevant Memorial Day Parade is May 28
The Village of Sturtevant is hosting its 4th annual Memorial Day Parade on May 28. The parade will start at 10 a.m. in the Village of Sturtevant. Community members, floats, and organizations will gather to honor and pay respects to the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. The parade […]
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Racine Memorial Day Ceremony to follow parade
After the Racine Memorial Day Parade, there will be a special Memorial Day Ceremony at Graceland Cemetery, 3547 Osbourne Blvd. The parade is estimated to end at 11 a.m. This ceremony is organized by Racine Area Veterans Inc. (RAVI). They have organized this event as a way to pay respects to U.S. military personnel who died while […]
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156th Annual Rochester Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
The 156th Annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place in Rochester, Wisconsin on May 30. The parade will kick off at 1:30 p.m. at the Rochester Fire Department, 31020 Academy Road with the ceremony immediately following the parade at Pioneer Park, 101 S. Front St. Those who are in the Memorial Day parade […]
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Racine Memorial Day Parade is May 30
After a two-year hiatus, the annual Racine Memorial Day Parade is back. The parade takes place on Memorial Day (Monday, May 30) in West Racine. The Racine Area Veterans Inc. (RAVI) is this year’s event organizer. Matthew Gorbaty, the lead event organizer from RAVI shares, “As a veteran myself, Memorial Day has a special place in […]
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Racine Memorial Day Parade Planned After 2-Year Absence
RACINE – Plans are underway to stage Racine’s Memorial Day parade for the first time since 2019. The march, organized by Racine Area Veterans Inc. (RAVI), was not held for the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade is planned for Monday, May 30, said Matt Gorbaty, parade organizer for RAVI. The […]
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5 Memorial Day Weekend Activities in Racine County
Memorial Day weekend, for many families in Racine County, means three days off from work. It gives people time to go camping, take a trip up north, go to the beach, or even host a cookout. Spending the weekend in Racine County for Memorial Day is fun too. Not sure what to do? Check out […]
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West Racine Kiwanis Keep Memorial Day Tradition Alive
The Kiwanis Club of West Racine didn’t let the COVID-19 public health crisis get in the way of an annual Memorial Day tradition this year. For the past 24 years, club members, led by Mary Willmes and Barb Walker, have produced a public tribute to veterans as part of Racine’s annual Memorial Day parade. They’ve […]
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Memorial Day 2019: Closings and Events
This Monday is Memorial Day. In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, all city and county government offices and courts will be closed, along with public libraries and schools. Emergency services will be running as usual; however, counter services will be closed. The following are local Memorial Day events in the area: Sturtevant […]
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Memorial Day weekend travelers asked to plan ahead, buckle up, be patient, and safe
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and its Division of State Patrol are asking Memorial Day weekend travelers to plan ahead, buckle up, expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. Peak travel times are expected to occur between noon and 8 p.m. on Friday (May 24) and Monday (May 27). Construction […]
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Everything’s coming up chocolate this weekend!
Chocolate takes the spotlight this Memorial Day weekend – especially in Burlington (aka Chocolate City USA)! Real Racine also has the scoop on a big arts/craft show, a fun 5k and Memorial Day observances. Everything chocolate. This summer’s season of fun begins at Burlington ChocolateFest, an annual celebration of all things chocolate. The ChocolateFest grounds, […]
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Colorful, Chocolate-Filled Weekend Ahead
Hope you’re ready for a big, big holiday weekend in Racine County. Go color running, indulge in chocolate and enjoy live musical theater. Real Racine has you covered. Colorful, tropical fun. We’ve been waiting a year – now the wait is almost over! The Color Run Racine returns to the lakefront starting at 9 a.m. […]
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Memorial Day 2015: Honoring Service and Sacrifice
In memoriam. We remember the service and sacrifice of so many. PFC Evan A. Bixler, December 24, 2006 KIA Hit, Iraq Marine CPL Richard J. Nelson KIA April 14, 2008 Anbar Province, Iraq SPC Eric J. Poelman. Killed by IED in Baghdad, Iraq on June 5, 2005 SGT Michael P. Scusa October 3, 2009 – […]
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Racine County Memorial Day Celebrations
From our friends at Real Racine: Veteran’s Memorial Day Parade in Burlington. 9 a.m. Monday (May 25). Starts at Kane and Edward streets and proceeds to Echo Park. Racine’s Memorial Day observance and parade. 10 a.m. Monday. Starts at West Boulevard and Washington Avenue and proceeds to Graceland Cemetery. West Lawn Memorial Park observance, 90th […]
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Who Do You Honor For Memorial Day?
It’s important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but not just on Memorial Day. Still, I always think of my dad, Hal Lockwood, on Memorial Day — but for a different reason than you might think. He’s the spry lookin’ fella in the photo on the left. And while […]