Events in Downtown Racine, Wisconsin | Current Events (2024)

July 2024

4th of July Parade and Fireworks

July 4

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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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Hot Harbor Nights

July 4 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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7/4/24

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Bring your lawn chair and chill in grass next to our beautiful Harbor every Thursday all Summer during Hot Harbor Nights at Festival Park. See some of the area's top bands playing a variety of music. Beverages will be available for purchase along with a Food Truck or two. Admission is free

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First Fridays

July 5 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Brace yourselves for Blues, Brews and BBQ themed First Friday event on July 5, 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.Internation blues performer Stephen Hull Experience will be the featured band on Monument Square from 5:30-8:30pm. Crosswalk Park will have TRW from 5:00 - 6:00 and Sonic Excuse from 6:00 - 7:00 (Acoustic…

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Open Mic at Divino Gelato

July 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Friday, repeating until December 27, 2024

Divino Gelato Cafe Racine, 245 Main Street
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Every Friday between 6 and 8pm you are welcome to bring an instrument of choice and perform a few of your favorite songs in front of other musicians and customers. You are also welcome to recite poetry, stories, clean comedy, etc. But most of the contributions, thus far, have been live music. Microphone and sound system provided.

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Summer 2024’s Bend and Brew Yoga

July 6 @ 8:00 am - 9:45 am

Reefpoint Marina, 2 Christopher Columbus Cswy
Racine,WI53404United States
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Unroll your yoga mats and raise your glasses! Downtown Racine Corporation proudly announces the return of its beloved “Bend and Brew” event for its seventh season. Set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Michigan at Reefpoint Marina’s lush park, these free outdoor yoga sessions start on June 1 and run through September 28, inviting the community to embrace wellness and relaxation every Wednesday from 6:00-6:45 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:00-8:45 AM and 9:00-9:45 AM. Led by the expert instructors…

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Belle City Market

July 6 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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See some of SE Wisconsin most talented and respected artisans and craftspeople, farmers, horticulturists and food producers selling their wares at the Belle City Market. Every Saturday from 9am-2pm under the colonnade at Festival Park.

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Saturday Sounds on the Square

July 6 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Saturday, repeating until August 24, 2024

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🌟 Prepare to groove and elevate your summer to new heights as the Downtown Racine Corporation joyfully announces the revival of our sensational Free Live Music Concert Series every Saturday on the iconic Monument Square! From June 29 to August 24, Racine's beating heart will resonate with diverse musical genres, turning your Saturday evenings into a melodic fiesta from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Your comfort is our priority – tables and chairs await your presence! Quench your thirst with…

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David Clark’s All about Billy Joel

July 10 @ 5:30 pm

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$35 – $105

David Clark's All About Joel Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | Doors Open: 5:30PM, Show Starts: 7PM David Clark’s “ALL ABOUT JOEL” is a musical tribute conceived and presented with a tremendous amount of detail by Long Island veteran singer/piano player David Clark. He continues to gain attention and popularity across the country with stunningly accurate piano playing, lead vocals, and an eerily similar stage look to the Piano Man himself while engaging the audience with wit and humor. Having been…

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Summer 2024’s Bend and Brew Yoga

July 10 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Reefpoint Marina, 2 Christopher Columbus Cswy
Racine,WI53404United States
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Unroll your yoga mats and raise your glasses! Downtown Racine Corporation proudly announces the return of its beloved “Bend and Brew” event for its seventh season. Set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Michigan at Reefpoint Marina’s lush park, these free outdoor yoga sessions start on June 1 and run through September 28, inviting the community to embrace wellness and relaxation every Wednesday from 6:00-6:45 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:00-8:45 AM and 9:00-9:45 AM. Led by the expert instructors…

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Racine HarborMarket

July 11 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until August 22, 2024

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🎉 Get Ready for the Racine HarborMarket Extravaganza! 🎉 Mark Your Calendars for Unforgettable Thursday Evenings! Join us at the Racine HarborMarket, a spectacular summer event series held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on seven select Thursdays: May 30, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, August 8, 22. Get ready to dive into a world of fun, flavors, and fantastic experiences! What's on Offer? More Than You Can Imagine! 🎵 Live Music: Immerse yourself in lively tunes! Each market…

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Hot Harbor Nights

July 11 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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7/4/24

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Bring your lawn chair and chill in grass next to our beautiful Harbor every Thursday all Summer during Hot Harbor Nights at Festival Park. See some of the area's top bands playing a variety of music. Beverages will be available for purchase along with a Food Truck or two. Admission is free

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Music on the Monument

July 12 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Get ready to groove and make your summer unforgettable as the Downtown Racine Corporation proudly presents the return of our electrifying Free Live Music Concert Series every Friday on the iconic Monument Square! From June 28 to August 23, the heart of Racine will pulsate with the beats of diverse music genres, transforming your Friday evenings into a musical fiesta from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. June 28 - Stoned Blues BandJuly 12 - Mathew HaeffelJuly 19 - The…

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FAQs

What is racine famous for? ›

Racine is the headquarters of a number of industries, including J. I. Case heavy equipment, S. C. Johnson & Son cleaning and chemical products, Dremel Corporation, Reliance Controls Corporation time controls and transfer switches, Twin Disc, and Arthur B. Modine heat exchangers.

Why live in Racine WI? ›

Racine is a diverse community with a very rich industrial history. It is large enough to enjoy small city amenities but located near larger cities that make a quick getaway easy. The downtown district is quaint with shopping, and the zoo and beach are beautiful.

What are some fun facts about Racine County? ›

Racine is also home to InSinkErator, manufacturers of the first garbage disposal. Racine was also historically home to the Horlicks malt factory, where malted milk balls were first developed, and the Western Publishing factory where Little Golden Books were printed.

Who is the most famous person from Racine Wisconsin? ›

Racine: Ellen Corby, the actress who played Esther "Grandma" Walton on "The Waltons" (for which she won three Emmy Awards).

What is the poverty rate in Racine Wisconsin? ›

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Population
Income & Poverty
Median household income (in 2022 dollars), 2018-2022$72,658
Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2022 dollars), 2018-2022$38,288
Persons in poverty, percent 9.6%
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What is the racial makeup of Racine Wisconsin? ›

Race and Ethnicity

In 2022, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.9k people) in Racine, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.96k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Are there wolves in Racine WI? ›

There have not been any documented wolf sightings in Southeast Wisconsin since 2015, the last one happened in West Bend, but officials say it's not out of the realm of possibility that the creature is a wolf. "It's rare, once every couple of years," said Robinson.

Is Racine a smart city? ›

Becoming a Smart City

The Smart Cities Council of North America awarded the city access to best practices, financing and other tools to make Racine more livable, equitable and sustainable through technology. Racine is the smallest city to win this award and was named the first "Smart City" in Wisconsin.

What Native American tribe lived in Racine, Wisconsin? ›

The Potawatomi continued to live there until 1833, when they were forced to cede their lands to the U.S. government. The first white settlers came in 1835; incorporation as a city came in 1848. Racine's chief exports in 1849 were wheat, flour, beef, pork, corn, oats, hay, butter and cheese produced by local farmers.

Is Racine a food desert? ›

According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, most of downtown Racine is a food desert — and as the seasons change, access to healthy food can become even more difficult. The USDA publishes a map of all the food deserts in the country.

Who was the founder of Racine Wisconsin? ›

In November, 1834, Captain Gilbert Knapp came to the mouth of Root River, and I find it recorded in such form that I deem it worthy of implicit credit, that he was the first permanent American settler upon any portion of that tract of country now included in the counties of Racine, Walworth and Rock.

Why was Racine important? ›

Jean Racine (baptized December 22, 1639, La Ferté-Milon, France—died April 21, 1699, Paris) was a French dramatic poet and historiographer renowned for his mastery of French classical tragedy.

Did Racine have an NFL team? ›

The Racine Legion was a professional American football team based in Racine, Wisconsin, of the National Football League from 1922 to 1924. Its official name was the Horlick-Racine Legion. The team then operated as the Racine Tornadoes in 1926.

Why is Racine called Racine? ›

The first designation of this settlement was Port Gilbert; but its founder decided to change this to Racine, the French translation of Root River, on which he had laid out his town. Root was apparently the translation of the aboriginal name for this stream - see Wis.

Is Racine worth a visit? ›

It still has the small-town, 1930s feel to what a downtown should be. Lots of downtown activities throughout the year keeps people coming. We arrived on Saturday just in time for the Downtown Holiday Parade - a very family oriented parade where practically the whole town seemed to be involved.

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