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. […]
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Party on the Pavement: Racine parties like it’s 2022
RACINE – As a relative newcomer to Racine was heard to comment at Party on the Pavement Saturday afternoon, “Gee, Racine doesn’t need an excuse to party!” Downtown Racine’s 19th Party on the Pavement was living proof of that. For roughly seven hours on Saturday, the city’s Downtown area became a movable feast of sights […]
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Tech-Prize competition concludes on Sept. 17 at Gateway, Awards to follow at Monument Square
The Tech-Prize competition will conclude on Sept. 17 at Gateway Technical College. Up to $80,000 in prizes, including cash and scholarships, will be distributed. Awards will follow at Party on the Pavement, with a ceremony at Monument Square stage at 7 p.m. Event happenings From 9 a.m. until noon, 10 contestants will present their product […]
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Party on the Pavement features local cuisine, music & shopping on Sept. 17
RACINE — Party along the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of Downtown Racine on Sept. 17. Racine’s very own street festival, Party on the Pavement is happening from noon until 7 p.m. The festival will take place, once again, in downtown Racine on Main Street from State Street to 7th Street. Additionally, activities […]
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Welcome Techmobile: Racine Public Library celebrates 125 years with a new addition
RACINE – Racine Public Library (RPL) staff and community friends celebrated a big birthday in a big way Friday evening that included the launch of the state-of-the-art Techmobile. The library opened for the first time exactly 125 years ago on Sept. 9, 1897. It was originally a reading room, developed by the Racine Women’s Club, […]
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OPINION: Party on the Pavement 2021…a testament to Racine’s resilience
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Some folks may not know or remember that Downtown Racine’s Party on the Pavement street festival is a classic example of that adage. Nearly 20 years ago, downtown area streets were torn up for months by an extensive utilities and street reconstruction project. Traffic and parking were a […]
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Tech-Prize Competition Coming to Racine
Think you have the next great business idea? Does computer coding fascinate you? Tech-Prize will give you a chance to win up to $80,000 in scholarships and cash prizes. It’s open to anybody, even middle or high school students. The inaugural Tech-Prize competition runs from Sept. 10 through Sept. 18 throughout host locations in the […]
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Get Ready for a Party!
Get ready for a fun, outdoor party! This Racine County weekend also includes music, local history and a chance to meet rhinos. Real Racine has you covered. It’s a party! The area’s biggest one-day street festival — Party on the Pavement — is 12 to 7 p.m. this Saturday in Downtown Racine. This 16th annual […]
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Party on the Pavement- a community celebration
Plan to spend your day downtown on Saturday, September 22 for the 16th annual Party on the Pavement street festival presented by the Downtown Racine Corporation. With over 12 blocks filled with live music, incredible food and drinks, street performances, shopping, games and rides, there is something for the whole family. The day’s festivities kick […]
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Party On The Pavement Brings 1,000s Downtown
If you partied it up at Party on the Pavement in downtown Racine Saturday, you enjoyed a slight chill in the air, heard a ton of great bands, met up with friends and family, and filled your belly full of food. But you also got to see what Racine is all about as school bands […]
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Party On The Pavement this weekend
Party time, everybody! Get ready for the area’s biggest one-day street festival. This weekend in Racine County you can also celebrate autumn, take an historic tour and learn all about rhinos. Come along with Real Racine. Saturday is party day. Downtown Racine knows how to party! The 14th Annual Party on the Pavement is 12 […]
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Party and signs of autumn this weekend
The biggest street festival of the year, a look at historic places, boxing for charity and a big day at the zoo are all happening in Racine County this weekend. Come along with Real Racine. A huge party. The area’s biggest and best street festival is back this Saturday in Downtown Racine. Party on the […]
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Get Your Party On At Party On The Pavement
Between the rides, carnival games, live entertainment, shopping, car show and sports zone — the 13th annual Party on the Pavement promises a ton of fun. The event will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Racine. Here’s the music line-up: Runzheimer Stage, 200 Block Main Street 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Kal Bergendahl […]
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The Compassion Games Have Begun: Survival of the Kindest
Racine? Kenosha? Union Grove? Which community is the most compassionate? From now through September 21, residents are challenged to commit and report acts of kindness as part of the Compassion Games; Survival of the Kindness. Compassion Games International encourages compassionate actions in communities around the world. Sponsored locally by the non-profit Peace Learning Circles of […]
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And They Partied… On The Pavement
The sunshine warmed the day at Party On The Pavement, a downtown Racine street fair held Saturday, and thousands of people came out to enjoy the day.