July 3, 2010

Everything you need to know about the parade...

Because July 4th falls on a Sunday this year, Racine's Fourth Fest Parade will be held on Monday, July 5.

 One of the largest parades in the Midwest -- this year, there are 140 floats, bands and marching units -- it will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the pre-parade, followed by the parade itself, comprised of horses, clowns, floats, bands, firetrucks, antique cars, local officials and more. The parade can take three hours to pass a spectator.

The route will follow the map at right. The parade begins at the intersection of Goold and Main Streets, runs south down Main through Downtown, and turns west on 14th Street.

Be sure to arrive early, as parking downtown is at a premium. An estimated 100,000 spectators views the annual extravaganza.

And don't forget the fireworks! The 40-minute fireworks exhibition will begin at dusk on July 5,  approximately 9:20 p.m. The fireworks show can be seen from anywhere up and down the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Below is a list of the parade entries, in order.

#  1. First Team Troopers Colorguard
# 2. 4th Fest President - Mark Hinkston
# 3. Honorary Parade Marshall - Maragos Family
# 4. Agerholm-Gross Det #346 - Marine Corps League
# 5. Racine Concert Band
# 6. City of Racine Mayor - John Dickert
# 7. Racine Police Chief - Kurt Whalen
# 8. Mr. Fourth Fest - Jerry Buck w/Calliope
# 9. Alderman Jeff Coe
# 9A. Alderman Raymond DeHahn
# 9B. Alderman Greg Helding
# 9C. Alderman Jim Kaplan
# 9D. Alderman Eric Marcus
# 9N. Alderman David Maack
# 9E. Miss Racine Scholarship - Miss Racine 2010 April Dovorany
# & Miss Racine Outstanding Teen Elise O'Connell
# 9F. Racine County Register of Deeds - Jim Ladwig
# 9G. State Rep - Cory Mason
# 9H. State Rep - Bob Turner
# 9I. Senator Russ Feingold
# 9J. Senator John Lehman
# 9K. Congressman Paul Ryan
# 9L. Racine County Board Van Wanggaard
# 9M. Racine County Executive William McReynolds
# 9P. Attorney General Van Hollen
# 9Q. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
# 10. Stilt Walkers
# 11. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare/All Saints - Bucky Badger
# 12. UW-Madison - Marching Band
# 13. Boy Scouts of America - Lighthouse District
# 14. Boy Scout Pak 206
# 15. Post 1391
# 16. Vietnam veterans of America - Chapter 767
# 17. Daughters of the American Revolution - Racine Chapter
# 18. Boys of '76 Colorguard
# 19. American Legion Post 310 - Harvey R. Hansen
# 20. Case H.S. Cheerleaders
# 21. Wacky Wheeler
# 22. Otto Last
# 23. Donald Dinges
# 23A. 501st Legion - Wisconsin Garrison (Star Wars)
# 24. Dream Girls USA - Alexis
# 25. Debbie Hahn
# 26. Pet Pals Grooming Salon
# 27. Theresa Peterson - Leprechaun
# 28. Carthage College
# 29. SAFE Haven of Racine Inc.
# 30. Washington Park H.S. Pom Pon Squad
# 31. First Friends Animal Rescue Inc
# 32. Racine Habitat for Humanity
# 33. Dickies Bar
# 34. La Societe 40ET8 Voiture 410
# 35. Sons of Norway Nordlyset Lodge 5-183
# 36. Racine Horlick Vocal Music Department
# 37. Red Apple Elementary School
# 38. Girl Scout Troop 5822
# 39. SC Johnson
# 40. Racine Art Museum
# 41. Kangaroo Kayaking, LLC
# 42. Racine Gladiators Youth Football
# 43. Lighthouse Birgade Sr Band
# 44. Dream Girls USA - Taylor Stafanski
# 45. Racine Horlick H.S. Cheerleading
# 46. American Professional Driving School LLC
# 47. Racine P.H. Shrine Club Zembo Temple #70
# 48. Navy Club Ship 60
# 49. United States Submarine Veterans (Great Lakes Base)
# 50. Vittoria Colonna - Italian Women
# 51. Racine Zoo
# 52. Jimmy Johns
# 53. Katt Construction Corp/Racine Unified Summer Show Band
# 54. University of Wisconsin - Parkside
# 55. Racine Heritage Museum
# 56. Todays TMJ4 HD - Caitlin Morrall
# 57. Racine Scouts Drum & Bugle Corp
# 58. Racine County 4-H
# 59. It's All About Racine Radio Show - Mr. Racine Mark Eickhorst
# 60. Snap-On Inc
# 61. Baby Boomers Bikers
# 62. QPS Employment Group
# 63. Central Bark Doggy Daycare
# 64. Anchor Fitness
# 65. Penguin Players
# 66. Academy of Dance
# 67. Burlington Senior Shuttle
# 68. City of Racine Belle Urban System
# 69. Cheryl McCrary & Heir-Born Praise Band
# 70. Caledonia Baseball/Softball League
# 71. Erickson Mobility
# 72. Sturtevant Memorial Post #9948
# 73. Trinity Lutheran
# 74. Bob Weber Auto Mart
# 75. The Golden Show Band
# 76. City of Racine Parks, Recreation Cultural Services
# 77. Oak Creek Academy of Performing Arts
# 78. Dairy Statesman
# 79. Racine Rotary West & Rotary Clubs of Racine
# 80. Racine Studio of Performing Arts
# 81. Freddie's Friki Tiki
# 82. St. Rita Family Festival
# 83. Old Timers Athletic Club
# 84. Miss Latina Racine Scholarship Corp
# 85. Gorgie Porgie's
# 86. Racine Raiders
# 87. Wisconsin State Patrol - Deb Reis
# 88. Racine Horlick H.S. Pom Pon Squad
# 89. Knights of Columbus - Council 697/Assembly 1207
# 90. Boys Scouts 203 Drum & Bugle Corps
# 91. Focus on Community
# 92. Hispanic Business & Professionals Assocaition
# 93. La Tapatia
# 94. Alicia Villa
# 95. Hispanic Community & Resource Center
# 96. Racine Flag Football League
# 97. Indentity Crisis
# 98. Jack Dudley
# 99. Dinos Restaurant
# 100. Finishing Touch Auto Body
# 101. Racine Horlick H.S. Student Government
# 102. Lite Rock 92.1 / News Talk 1400 WRJN
# 103. 5th Street Yacht Club
# 104. Point West Business Association
# 105. St. Catherines High School
# 106. Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency Inc
# 107. The Bruce Company of Wisconsin, Inc
# 108. Lighthouse Birgade Jr. Band
# 109. Human Capital Development Corp Inc
# 110. Racine Masonic Center
# 111. Masters of Movement Arts
# 112. MY-N-ERGY Inc
# 113. Zumba Fitness
# 114. Schmidt Industrial Truck
# 115. New Day Drum & Bugle Corp
# 116. Dr. Schmid's Mobile Veterinary Practice
# 117. Imperial Tankless
# 118. NB Enterprises LLC
# 119. Racine County Ham Radio
# 120. Everyday Adventure
# 121. Express Medical Transportation of WI LLC
# 122. Grace Church
# 123. Scott Walker
# 124. Racine Youth Sports (RYS)
# 125. Corvettes for Christ Org
# 126. Hardtop Asphalt Sealing Inc
# 127. Washington Park H.S. Cheerleaders
# 128. North Central Maltese Rescue, Inc
# 129. ABC's for Healthy Families (Journey of a Lifetime)
# 130. OCD
# 131. RUSD Lighted Schoolhouse Program
# 132. Topper's Pizza
# 133. Harbor Lite Yacht Club
# 134. Pier 29
# 135. Racine's Next Rising Star
# 136. Salmon Unlimited / Salmon-A-Rama
# 137. Designated Driver
# 138. YMCA / Racine Threat
# 139. Rick Baumgardt & Paul Braun
# 140. Racine Kilties Drum & Bugle