Get Ready to Paint the Town Green at the 16th Annual Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
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 2,500 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 intersection of State Street and Main Street, the parade route will unfold a sea of festive floats, dance troupes, and community groups marching south on Main Street, making a turn west onto Sixth Street, and culminating near City Hall. Brace yourselves for the energy, enthusiasm, and sheer joy that define this celebrated tradition.
This years lineup includes over 40 entries, from the fan-favorite Lighthouse Brigade to the giant Festival Foods Cart, the Carriage House Pedal Tavern to sensational singing and dancing groups – the parade lineup is nothing short of spectacular!
1 Indian
2 Racine Fire
3 North Central EMS
4 mayor
5 Jeff Coe
6 Golden Gal Mlwk
7 Miss Racine Scholarship Organization
8 Star of America Pageant
9 Racine Zoo
10 Playpen Sports Academy
11 Racine County Sheriff’s
12 Carriage House Pedal Tours
13 Diane Anderson
14 First Call Heating and Cooling
15 Lighthouse Brigade
16 Alter Metal Recycling
17 Creative construction of WI.
18 Lynott for Judge
19 CNH
20 Inner City Sports
21 Kraut Pageant Royalty
22 Red Apple Elementary
23 Top Travel Limousine
24 Horlick Pom Team
25 Crane Racing
26 Harbor Lite Yacht Club
27 Senior Moments Performance Group
28 First Student
29 Billy’s Posse Inc
30 Santos for Wisconsin
31 Racine Ryde Bus
32 Real School
33 The Dish Blue Badger Food Truck
34 Racine Riverside/ rivers End Marina
35 Racine Dragon Boat Club
36 Sidity Movement
37 TMJ 4
38 Racine Raiders
39 Festival Big cart
40 Girl Scouts
41 McAuliffe’s Pub
42 Shaymus Guinn Foundation
43 Halo
Kelly Kruse, DRC Executive Director, expresses her excitement, saying, “This parade isn’t just a march; it’s the ultimate kickoff to springtime in the heart of downtown. We’re over the moon to host this lively extravaganza for the 16th year, creating fun and festive vibes for our incredible community.”
After the parade, treat yourself to a delicious Irish bite or refreshing drink from the plethora of bars and restaurants offering exclusive St. Patrick’s Day specials all day long. It’s a feast for the senses, and everyone’s invited to partake in the festivities.
Park conveniently at the Lake Avenue Ramp, Civic Centre Ramp, or the McMynn Ramp for an unbeatable rate of just $3.50 all day.
Don’t miss out on the greenest, grandest celebration in town– where the streets come alive with Irish spirit and community camaraderie!
Huge thank you to our AMAZING sponsors!!
Reefpoint Brew House, The Ivanhoe, Pearl Vision, Festival Hall, Feiner Plumbing, The Blue Rock, Landmark Title, Creative Construction, First Student, CJW, and Insinkerator
DOWNTOWN RACINE CORPORATION: Downtown Racine Corporation, a non-profit whose mission is to foster economic, social, and cultural diversity by stimulating business development, programming events, and marketing downtown to the community, developers, and tourists.
