Kenosha city officials have approved the closure of 51st Place between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue on December 4, 2026, to host Captain Mike's Parka Party, with a rain date set for December 11. The event, organized by Captain Kelly’s Bar LLC, will feature food vendors, temporary structures including tents and portable restrooms, games, a DJ, and the sale of fermented malt and wine beverages restricted to adults 21 and older. Setup begins at 8 a.m. the day of the event with takedown scheduled for December 6 at 7 a.m. The closure will adhere to fire department requirements to maintain emergency access.
Additionally, the city has approved the use of Veterans Memorial Park along with city sidewalks in the downtown and historic districts on January 30, 2027, for the Snow Daze event, which will include food vendors, temporary signage and structures, a bonfire under fire department supervision, games, and a DJ. Vendor parking will be permitted on the west side of 6th Avenue adjacent to the park. Setup begins January 29 at 8 a.m., with the event running from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A rain date is planned for January 31 or February 13.
Both events require the organizers to follow strict conditions, including submitting operational and safety plans, maintaining insurance, arranging for security, and managing signage and waste. Failure to comply could result in shutdowns or rejection of future permits.
In other city updates, the Public Works Committee has accepted the completion of several infrastructure projects including the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Lighting at 5555 30th Avenue, citywide pavement markings, and joint crack sealing on various roadways. Contract amounts ranged from about $63,000 to $757,000, with contractors from Wisconsin and Illinois completing the work. An extension was granted for a property development survey map recording west of 30th Avenue and north of 85th Street.
A status update on ongoing capital improvement projects reports progress on bike path improvements on 20th Avenue, 22nd Avenue reconstruction, Roosevelt Park sport court upgrades, and multiple street resurfacing and repair projects throughout the city. Most projects are on track for completion by the end of 2026 or early 2027. City officials continue to coordinate closely with contractors and federal, state, and local agencies to manage budgets and schedules effectively.
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