# Event Details

- **Event Name**: July First Fridays "Red, White + Blues"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Downtown is the place you’ll want to be to kick off your star-spangled holiday weekend with A Red, White and Blues themed First Friday event on July 3, from 4 pm to 9 pm.  This award-winning event brings thousands of locals and tourists together for a themed celebration of the Racine community each month.
Bring along your appetite, dancing shoes and fun money to experience downtown at its finest. Merchants, restaurants, and bars are not just opening doors; they're rolling out the red carpet, curating a shopping and dining experience.
Take your pick of over 40 restaurants, including Italian, Mexican, Asian, Greek cuisine and more.

International Blues performer Ivy Ford Band will take the stage on Monument Square from 5:30-8:30pm.  Crosswalk Park will host Night Wing at 5pm and then Titus, Rench & Wheary at 6pm. The multiple food trucks and vendors on Monument Square will provide additional food and shopping options.

Check out additional live music offerings at the Chartroom, Divino Gelato, George’s Encore,  Marci’s on Main 2nd Round, Reefpoint Brew House, First Lutheran Church: and Smoke’d on the Water. 

Those wanting to take on a new challenge are invited to the Porter’s lot on 6th Street for Axe Throwing hosted by Hold My Beer.

For the younger set, the Kids Zone located on the Sam Johnson Parkway will offer interactive activities, including face painting and glitter tattoos.

The Creative Crawl will once again offer artist demos and hands-on activities at Artist Gallery, Racine Art Museum, Hot Shop Glass, and Photographic Design Studio and Framing.

Creative Crawl:
Racine Art Museum: Help create a public art postcard! Free admission, 2 art-making stations
Artists Gallery: Opening of Photographic Society of America: Wisconsin Chapter features the work of 9 Wisconsin photographers
Hot Shop Glass: Glass Reunion –  welcoming former students of The Prairie School’s art department from the 1980’s & beyond for this fun night of collaboration!
Busias XOXO: Free S’mores giveaway, Red White and Blue Slushies for sale!
Photographic Design and Framing: Opening reception for Water, Water Everywhere, an exhibit of fine art images.
Stitched: Little Racine Lighthouse embroidery giveaway- limited quantities


Parking is conveniently available at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue), Civic Centre Ramp (501 Lake Avenue), and the McMynn Ramp (120 7th Street) or Shoop (Main & State) for an all-day rate of only $4.00.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/racine/july-first-fridays-red-white-blues/200029464487628
- **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, food-drinks, fine-arts, shopping, first-friday, performances, live-music, photography, kids, holiday, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 798

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Racine
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Racine
- **lat**: 42.728449753607
- **long**: -87.783507667314
- **full address**: Downtown Racine, 424 S Main St, Racine, WI 53403-1031, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is July First Fridays "Red, White + Blues" being held?
  - **A:** July First Fridays "Red, White + Blues" takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Downtown Racine, 424 S Main St, Racine, WI 53403-1031, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing July First Fridays "Red, White + Blues"?
  - **A:** July First Fridays "Red, White + Blues" is organized by Downtown Racine.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Downtown Racine's events?
  - **A:** Downtown Racine has 152+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Downtown Racine has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** July First Fridays "Red, White + Blues" is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Racine, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 790+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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