61st Annual Independence Day Celebration - Downtown Rockford - City Market Pavilion
Date & Time
Fri Jul 04 2025 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location
150 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, United States | Rockford, IL
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Join us at The City Market Pavilion and on Water Street as we celebrate Independence day!There will be plenty of food vendors, FREE live entertainment and more.
Complete Day Schedule:
7:00am Lifescape 5k Classic Run/Walk Begins
9:00am Patriotic Prayer Breakfast, Location - Beattie Park
4:00pm City Market & Water Street Vendors Open for Business
4:30pm Parade Master of Ceremonies, DJ Roland Stone, Parade Grand Stand Stage at Joe Marino Statue
4:40pm Motorcycle Parade Begins
4:50pm Screw City Jeep Club Parade Begins
5:00pm Patriotic Parade Begins
5:00pm Live Entertainment at City Market Stage: That 70's Band
7:00pm Live Entertainment at City Market Stage: ON THE ROCKS
9:00pm All City Market & Water Street Vendors Close
9:30pm Firework Spectacle over Downtown Rockford synched to a soundtrack broadcasted on 103.1. Fireworks Launch from Jefferson Street Bridge!
10pm Fireworks conclude, event ends
Food Vendors at City Market Pavilion and Water Street:
DnA Concession
Rapped in Smoke BBQ
Teppan Xpress
Kona Ice (2 trucks)
Pizza Fresca
Lulu's Roasted Corn
Fancy Frank's & Lemonade
Takeshi Blessing
Tacos N Madre
Other Vendors:
League of Women Voters
T-Fiber
Rockford 4th of July Civic Committee Donation Stand
Beverage Area:
Volunteer Ran by the 4th of July Committee!
Every dollar spent on the beer & soda purchases will go towards the fireworks. Help support YOUR fireworks!
Coors Light, Miller Lite, Yuengling, PBR, Twisted Tea, Carbliss, Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Mountain Dew and Water.
Thank you to Hayes Distribution and Pepsi815.
Entertainment Stage:
5pm - 6:30pm That 70's Band
7pm - 9pm On The Rocks
All event information and how to donate: 4thandlights.com
The 4th of July Civic Committee is a Not-For-Profit, Non-Government ran group of volunteers dedicated to fundraising, planning, working and celebrating this event with their community.
Event Location
150 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, United StatesEvent Host
Rockford 4th of July Celebration