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February 2024

Chili Ice Walk

February 24, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

🍻 Brace yourselves for a sizzling adventure at the Downtown Racine Corporation's Chili Ice Walk – Where Ice Meets Spice and the Hunt is On! 🕵️‍♂️ 🗓️ Save the Date: Join us on Feb. 24 from 12 pm to 4 pm as Downtown Racine transforms into a winter wonderland of chili samplings, ice sculpting, and an epic scavenger hunt! This free community event promises a day packed with frosty fun and fiery flavors. 🎨 Ice Sculpting Extravaganza: Prepare to be…

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March 2024

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

🍀 Get Ready to Paint the Town Green at the 16th Annual Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day Parade! 🍀 CLICK HERE FOR PARADE STAGING & INSTRUCTIONS:  https://conta.cc/3wS6Tg0 Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16th at noon because the Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back, bigger, and greener than ever! Join over 2,000 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…

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April 2024

Candy Hop

April 6, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

🍭 Get ready for a sugary adventure at Downtown Racine's highly anticipated 3rd Annual Candy Hop and Scavenger Hunt, taking place on Saturday, April 6, from 12 pm to 2 pm! Bring the whole family and join in the excitement of this candy-filled extravaganza. Over 30 participating businesses are gearing up to spread sweetness with free candy giveaways, creating a delightful trail for kids of all ages to explore.  Snag free candy bags and grab your Candy Hop maps at…

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July 2024

4th Fest Party on the Square

July 3, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Start your Independence Day holiday with us on July 3rd! Join us on Monument Square from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. There will be music, food, beverages, 50/50 raffles. All proceeds go towards your parade and fireworks.

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4th of July Parade and Fireworks

July 4, 2024

Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Join the Racine community for our Independence Day celebration! This year's 4th of July parade theme is American Treasures - which means monuments, icons, and all the wonderful people, places, and things that make America unique and special. We start with a pre-parade at 8:30am. The pre-parade features the noisy police cars, fire engines, military vehicles, classic cars, tractors, etc. The parade then steps off at 9:00am. Remember we want you to stay safe! Please…

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Salmon A Rama

July 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - July 21, 2024 @ 3:00 pm
Festival Hall, 5 Fifth Street
Racine, 53403
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Free

A fishing contest and festival held on beautiful Lake Michigan. The festival will be on the Racine Festival Grounds. Check our website for updated events.

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August 2024

Racine River Fest

August 3, 2024

Inaugural Downtown Racine River Fest - Saturday., August 3rdRacine, WI - Get ready for an exciting day of adventure at Racine River Fest on Sat., Aug. 3rd! This choose-your-own-adventure event, taking place along the beautiful riverfront, offers a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for free family fun or ticketed experiences, there's something for everyone! Highlights include a spectacular fireworks display from Festival Park, free sail excursions courtesy of the Racine Yacht Club, thrilling Dragon Boat…

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September 2024

Party on the Pavement

September 21, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Get Ready for the Best Event in Wisconsin: 21st Annual Party on the Pavement Brings Live Music, Thrills, and Fun to Downtown Racine! RACINE – Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21st, and head downtown for the 21st 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…

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November 2024

Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

November 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

🎄✨ Get ready to unwrap the magic of the season at our spectacular Downtown Racine Holiday Parade and Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 9th! 🎅🌟 The festivities kick off at 4:30 pm with jolly carolers spreading holiday cheer, serenading us with Christmas favorites on Monument Square. Then, at 5:30 pm, join us at the West side of the State Street bridge as the parade sets off, winding its merry way down Main Street to 6th Street, and dancing through the…

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March 2025

Belle City Mardi Gras Party

March 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Memorial Hall, 72 Seventh Street
Racine, 53403
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$65

The energy of New Orleans comes to Racine for a night of revelry where purple, green and gold rule the dress code and Memorial Hall will vibrate with the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street. You can enjoy a sampling of National and Local Bourbons and Lake Effect Vodka concoctions. A full bar featuring Hurricanes and Abita Beer, and Cajun centric food . Music is provided by Chicago's Mardi Gras Party Band Zydeco Voodoo and an authentic New Orleans drumline.…

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

March 15 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

🍀The 17th Annual Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns March 15 RACINE, WI – The luck of the Irish is taking over Downtown Racine as the 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off Saturday, March 15, at 12:00 PM! This highly anticipated community event invites thousands of residents and visitors to experience a vibrant, family-friendly celebration filled with festive floats, music, dancing, and plenty of Irish cheer. The parade steps off at the intersection of State Street and…

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Shamrocks and Shenanigans

March 15 @ 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Festival Hall, 5 Fifth Street
Racine, 53403
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$55

The annual celebration of all things Irish starts a new tradition at Festival Hall. Enjoy a tasting of some of the top National and Local whiskeys along with Irish Beers, green Miller Lite and Irish Centric food. Racine's own Celtic Gypsies and WAMI Award winning Celtic Rock Band Reilly. provide the music. VIP Early Entry and General Public Tasting tickets are available as well as General Admission tickets are available on the Events Page of www.festivlapark.com

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