June 27, 2008

USA Today lists our parade among U.S.'s 10 Best

USA Today lists our Fourth of July parade as one of the ten best in the country. Here's what the largest circulation newspaper in the U.S. (2.25 million copies a day!) has to say about us:
Racine Fourth Fest Parade, Racine, Wis.

Located on the shores of Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine hosts one of the largest Fourth of July parades in the Midwest. "This 71-year-old parade began as a collaborative effort between corporations and labor unions to set aside 'one day of peace' between workers and management," Steve Schmader, president and CEO of the Interational Festivals & Events Association says. "With nearly 200 units — equestrian entries, clowns, jugglers, floats, bands, firetrucks, antique cars, dignitaries and more — Racine's parade has grown to become a huge community and family-oriented celebration."
Interested in a longer trip? HERE are the rest of USA Today's recommendations.

2 comments:

  1. I love parade day. Glad to see we got some recognition.

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  2. Make sure to watch for CELTIC NATIONS-- Milwaukee's biggest & best Scottish Pipe and Drum band - recently winning first place in Grade 5 competition at the Milwaukee Highland Games!

    If you're sitting at the parade, listen for us coming down the street!

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