Good morning, Racine.

Downtown Racine’s 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will start at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 as it moves from State Street and Main Street to Sixth Street and ends near City Hall—over 35 groups will join in the festive celebration.

Racine Unified and Raymond schools face big budget cuts because state funding has not kept up—district officials say referendums on April 1 are needed to avoid layoffs and larger classes.

Both districts warn that without extra funds, they will have to cut staff and reduce programs.

Mayor Cory Mason vetoed changes that would shift committee appointments to the council president, saying his oversight ensures balanced committees—council members plan to vote on overriding the veto on March 18 by the required two-thirds majority.

Judges Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel met for the only debate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court open seat on March 12 at Marquette University Law School as they traded partisan accusations on issues like abortion, crime and a law limiting collective bargaining rights—focusing on their campaign records and the support they received. Early voting begins March 18 with Election Day on April 1 as voters decide which candidate will shape the state court's future.

Prairie beat top-seed Cambridge 57-52 in overtime at Elkhorn High School—sophomore Dalton Ahlensdorf made key plays that carried the Hawks to the sectional finals set for Saturday.

RAYVEN and Leroy Booker Live Performance at The White Lilac

Experience an evening of diverse musical performances featuring RAYVEN, a dynamic singer-songwriter blending R&B, hip-hop, and more, alongside Leroy Booker, a sonic storyteller from Kenosha.

15th Annual Mostaccioli Dinner Fundraiser

The 15th Annual Mostaccioli Dinner features various raffles and culinary enjoyment, with proceeds benefiting veterans' charities.

Always A Bridesmaids

2-3:30 p.m. | Racine Theatre Guild | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a lively performance of Always A Bridesmaids at the Racine Theatre Guild.

Always A Bridesmaids

2-3:30 p.m. — Racine Theatre Guild — Ticket prices vary — Experience the drama and laughter of 'Always A Bridesmaids' live in Racine.

4th Annual Downtown Candy Hop

12-2 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free candy and scavenger hunt — Enjoy a sweet adventure with free candy giveaways from local businesses and a fun scavenger hunt.