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2023 4th of July Information

Tuesday July 4, 2023
Quick Schedule:
Motorcycle Parade:  4:40pm
Jeep Parade:  4:50pm
Main Patriotic Parade:  5:00pm
Live Entertainment:  6:00pm + (four different spots downtown)
Fireworks:  9:30pm - 10:00pm

Peace - Love - Unity

2023 Title Sponsor:

2023 Independence Day Schedule

Schedule will be updated with more information as the planning progresses.  Keep checking back for updates!
7:00am   Lifescape 5k Classic Run/Walk Begins
8:30am   Patriotic Prayer Breakfast, Location - Beattie Park
​2pm        Road Closures Begin
3:30pm  Gramps with Amps performs BEFORE the parade begins at Joe Marino Statue
4pm        Davis Park Opens*
4:30pm   Parade Master of Ceremonies, Freedom Bennett, Parade Grand Stand Stage at Wyman & State St
4:40pm   Motorcycle Parade Begins
4:50pm   Screw City Jeep Club Parade Begins
5pm        Patriotic Parade Begins
5:30pm Characters 2 Life, Presented by Nelson Piping Company, opens Free Kids Area featuring kids games, glitter tattoos, balloon twister artists and a stilt walker. *
6pm        SwingbillyRFD (live entertainment) performs, Ingersoll Centennial Park
6:30pm   INFINITY (live entertainment) performs, Davis Park*
9:15pm   Davis Park Entrance Closes*
9:30pm   Firework Spectacle over Downtown Rockford synched to a soundtrack broadcasted on 103.1.  Show will also be broadcasted LIVE on TV on Fox39
10pm       Fireworks conclude, event ends

*Davis Park Admission/Donation Fee Info:  $5 Admission/Donation, Veterans (with ID) and Children 5 and under are Free. Cash or Credit Accepted.
This entry fee is 100% applied to the fireworks invoice.  Since 1963, our event has been for the community, by the community...meaning, the fireworks and parade are 100% sustained and funded by donations and sponsorships.

DAVIS PARK RULES:
NO Coolers     NO Outside Food     NO Fireworks (Including Sparklers)     NO Weapons     NO Pets, unless a service animal
Everyone is subject to search upon entering Davis Park.
All Adults will be wrist-banded - You may leave and reenter the park after being wrist-banded .
Bring your own blanket or chair.
Please be courteous and respectful to other park patrons.
NO Smoking in the park.
Must have valid ID to purchase alcohol
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​Davis Park will have Live Entertainment for All and a FREE Children’s area featuring Woman of Wonder, American Hero, Face Painters, Glitter Tattoo Artists and Kids Yard Games.  Children’s Area Sponsored by Nelson Piping Company.  Olivo Taco, Pizza Fresca, DNA Concession and Rapped with Smoke BBQ will be in the park.  Hayes Distribution (Miller Light, PBR, Coors Light, Twisted Tea and more) along with Pepsi Products are also available in the park.  Davis Park is considered prime seating in downtown for the fireworks.

DAVIS PARK INFORMATION

Join us in Davis Park for a afternoon and night of pure family fun celebrating our country and each other.  Davis Park will have Live Entertainment for All and a FREE Children’s area featuring Balloon Twister Artists, Stilt Walker, Glitter Tattoo Artists and Kids Yard Games. Food Trucks will be on hand serving from 4pm - 9:15pm. Hayes Distribution (Miller Light, PBR, Coors Light, White Claw, Twisted Tea and more) along with Pepsi Products will also be available in the park.

Davis Park Box Office Opens at 4pm. Cash or Credit Accepted.
$5 Admission/Donation, Veterans (with ID) and Children 5 and under are Free.​

4pm Davis Park Entrance Opens
4pm Beer Tent Opens: Coors Light, PBR, Miller Light, Twisted Tea, White Claw Black Berry, Summer Shandy & Jack Daniels Down Home Punch
4pm Soda Tent Opens: Assorted Pepsi Products & Water
4pm Food Trucks Open
​5:30pm Characters 2 Life, Presented by Nelson Piping Company, opens Free Kids Area featuring kids games, glitter tattoos, balloon twister artists and a stilt walker.
6:30pm Musical Entertainment, INFINITY, presented by Hard Rock Casino
​9:15pm Davis Park Entrance CLOSES
9:15pm Beer & Soda Tents CLOSE
9:15pm Food Trucks CLOSE
9:30pm 30 minute, 5,800 shell firework show over the Rock River begins. Synched soundtrack will be played in the park.
10:00pm Event Ends.​

Food Trucks in Davis Park:
Olivo Taco, Rapped with Smoke BBQ, DnA Concessions, Windsor Pizza Parlor
Beer Tent:
Cash Only. ATM will be available. Must present ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.
​Alcohol may not leave the park. Only 2 cans can be purchased from one individual at a time.
Beer tent closes 15 minutes before the fireworks begin.
Soda Tent Sponsored by PEPSI:
Cash Only. ATM will be available. Soda and water will be available from Pepsi. Soda tent closes 15 minutes before the fireworks begin.

2023 EVENT SPONSORS & DONORS

Three cheers for the businesses and individuals that donate to make sure this even happens year after year!
These people are truly proud of their community and they show that by supporting us in
​celebrating the birth of our nation.
Want to sponsor the 4th of July Event?  Contact Ted or Tom TODAY! 4thandlights@gmail.com

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Thank you to the MANY local businesses, anonymous businesses and individuals that donate to make this community event happen every year! 
We receive checks from $5 and up from so many amazing, patriotic people, and we can't thank you enough.   
If you'd wish to donate, click the DONATE tab now and join in on being a part of this family fun event celebrating the birth of this great nation.
FOR TAX INFORMATION:  We are a 501(c)4 Non-For-Profit that operates financially under $100,000 a year for this event.
Our EIN is 36-3727661

DONOR LEVELS:
Sparkler Donors,  $1 - $199
Bottle Rocket Donors,  $200 - $499
Stars & Stripes Donors, $500 - $999
Uncle Sam Donors,  $1,000 - $1,999
Star Spangled Banner Donors,  $2,000 - $4,999
Firecracker Donors,  $5,000 - $9,999
Fantastic Fireworks Donors,  $10,000+
​Sponsorship's are also available! 

ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION