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March 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
🍀 Get Ready to Paint the Town Green at the 17th Annual Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day Parade! 🍀 Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15th at noon because the Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back, bigger, and greener than ever! Join thousands spirited individuals from our vibrant community and surrounding areas for a family-friendly extravaganza that promises to kick off Spring in style. Starting at the lively intersection of State Street and Main Street, the parade route…
Find out more »June 2025
June 6 First Friday
First Fridays are back with a bang! Continuing every first Friday from May through December of 2025, each month will unveil a new and exciting theme to ignite your senses and keep the festivities alive. This month's theme is Summer Bash! Monument Square will have live music, free hot dogs, beer garden, a cornhole (bags) tourney and tons of fun! Imagine savoring live music as you meander through the streets, with performances echoing from favorite venues like Chartroom, Bridge Tender…
Find out more »July 2025
July 11 First Friday
Brace yourselves for Blues, Brews and BBQ themed First Friday event on July 11, from 4 pm to 9 pm. *Please note, due to the 4th of July, we are hosting First Friday on the 2nd Friday of the month! First Fridays was recently awarded best retail event in the state by WEDC, and brings thousands of community members and tourists together for a themed celebration each month. BBQ will be available for purchase at Monument Square, and at Reefpoint…
Find out more »August 2025
August 1st First Friday
Brace yourselves for a nostalgic journey as First Fridays returns with a "Scoop the Loop" throwback theme on August 1st, from 4 pm to 9 pm. "Scoop the Loop" is inspired by an old tradition where teenagers would showcase their cars by cruising around a specific loop in Downtown Racine. First Fridays, recently awarded the best retail event in the state by WEDC, brings thousands of community members and tourists together for a themed celebration each month. This 50s/60s-themed event…
Find out more »September 2025
Sept 5th “Country” First Fridays
Get your boots and cowboy hats ready, because on September 5th, from 4 pm to 9 pm, we’re turning up the heat at First Friday! Our vibrant community of merchants, restaurants, and bars is ready to roll out the red carpet for you, offering a shopping and dining experience that’s bigger and better than ever. Live Country Music at Monument Square Enjoy toe-tapping, boot-stomping country tunes on Monument Square An Unforgettable First Friday Series But don't let the excitement stop…
Find out more »Party on the Pavement
RACINE – Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20th, and head downtown for the 22nd annual Party on the Pavement street festival, presented by the Downtown Racine Corporation. Recently voted the Best Event in Wisconsin in 2022 by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), this festival is an absolute must-see. With over 12 blocks jam-packed with live music, incredible food and drinks, mind-blowing street performances, shopping, games, and rides, there’s something…
Find out more »October 2025
October 3 “Halloween Fun” First Fridays
🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular First Friday on October 3rd from 4pm to 9pm! Downtown Racine is transforming into a Halloween wonderland filled with family-friendly fun, free goodies, and festive fall vibes. Bring the whole family, wear your best costumes, and enjoy a night full of hauntingly good times! This First Friday, we’re embracing the Halloween spirit with special activities that will make you scream with delight: • 🎃 Free pumpkin giveaways while supplies last • 🖌️ Free face…
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