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Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason,requesting permission to use City right-of-way for the 4th of July Parade on July 4, 2026.
Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 06.09.26: That, the Public Works and Services Committee having found that the standards for parade permit issuance set forth in Racine Ordinances section 82-39(f) have been met, permission shall be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close the streets below, subject to the conditions set forth in Racine Ordinances section 82-39(g).
Main St. from Shoreland Ave. to 14th St.
14th St. from the lake to Racine St.
Michigan Blvd. for pre-parade staging from Goold St. to St. Patrick's St.
Ruby Ave from South St. to Shoreland Ave.
Walton Ave., Romayne Ave., Augusta St., Wolff St., William St., Isabelle Ave., and Melvin Ave. between Main St. and Erie St.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized
and directed to communicate with the U.S. Coast Guard requesting
permission to close the Main Street and State Street bridges to masted
boat traffic for the period from 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 9:30 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m. on July 4, 2026.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works, City
Engineer, and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of
public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal Note: Since the City is a co-sponsor of this event, there are no stipulations.