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August 2024
Racine River Fest
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…
Find out more »September 2024
Party on the Pavement
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…
Find out more »November 2024
Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
🎄✨ 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…
Find out more »March 2025
Belle City Mardi Gras Party
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.…
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
🍀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…
Find out more »Shamrocks and Shenanigans
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
Find out more »May 2025
May 2nd First Friday
Join us as we kick off the 2025 First Fridays season with Creative Crawl—a citywide celebration of art, creativity, and community. Enjoy hands-on activities, artist demos, local author readings, pop-up exhibits, and more throughout Downtown Racine. Event Highlights:Arts Passport (courtesy of Artist Gallery and DRC):Pick up a passport and collect stamps at participating locations. Completed passports are eligible for prizes and gift cards! At Racine Art Museum:-Art-making stations and a live DJ Window art activity open to all visitors At…
Find out more »June 2025
June 6 First Friday – Summer Bash
First Fridays are back and better than ever. Join us for the second First Friday of the 2025 season on Friday, June 6, as Downtown Racine transforms into the ultimate Summer Bash. From live music and food to a citywide art crawl and the unveiling of a brand-new public art project, this event offers something for everyone. OFFICIAL PUBLIC ART UNVEILING This First Friday will feature the official unveiling of the 2025 Downtown Public Art Project, showcasing 30- 6’ tall…
Find out more »July 2025
4th Fest Parade 2025
89th Annual parade for the Racine community! 2025 parade theme is "Roots in Racine" to highlight what makes Racine unique and one of a kind. 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. The parade route is 2.6 miles along Main Street – starting officially at Goold St. and Main St. moving south around the turn up 14th Street.…
Find out more »Salmon A Rama
The biggest fishing tournament on the Great Lakes celebrates it's 51st year at Festival Park. Win cash and other valuable prizes in many different categories. See some of the best local live bands and enjoy the family atmosphere at one of Racine's most historic festivals.
Find out more »July 11 First Friday – Blues, Brews & BBQ
Brace yourselves for Blues, Brews and BBQ themed First Friday event on July 11, from 4 pm to 9 pm. 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. International blues performer Ivy Ford Band will be the featured band on Monument Square from 5:30-8:30pm. Crosswalk Park will have Night Wing and then Titus, Rench & Wheary. BBQ will be available…
Find out more »August 2025
August 1st First Friday – Scoop the Loop
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. Live music on Monument Square by All the Kings Men, and of course a classic Car show as well! First Fridays, recently awarded the best retail event in the state…
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