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  Rockford 4th of July and Festival of Lights
  • Festival of Lights
  • DONATE
  • FOL Rental Inventory
  • Volunteer!
  • 4th of July
  • PARADE Info
  • Davis Park Info
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THIS IS A FREE DRIVE THROUGH EVENT*
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donations accepted to help continue sustaining this event
Festival of Lights Location:
Sinnissippi Park - 1401 N Second Street, Rockford IL

2022 Presenting Sponsors

Donate Today to help us continue this Rockford Holiday Tradition!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE!
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Sinnissippi Park - 1401 N Second Street, Rockford IL - Follow Barricades and Signage for the entrance

​Hours are subject to change. 
​There is NO CHARGE to drive through the displays. 
Donations accepted and appreciated!

33 Years Lighting Up the Holidays!

This FREE event has become a state-line family tradition since 1989. Founded by Mr. Fourth of July, Joe Marino, and The Rockford Park Districts, John Peterson, FOL began with just 11 displays and has now grown to over 85 displays! 
​Displays seen throughout the park are either rented from the Festival of Lights Committee or built and installed by local individuals, community organizations or businesses.
Please visit the list of participating businesses in the middle of this page.
As of late 2017, FOL began to repair, replace and reorganize it's holiday displays.  Our volunteer committee is dedicated and committed to bringing the people of this community a wonderful, drive through light display year after year.

For 2022, we have invested in even more new displays...make sure you take a look and let us know what you liked about this year's Festival of Lights!

This event is completely funded by Donations and Sponsorships.  Click here to > DONATE today to help us continue this family tradition!

**We are not affiliated with The Rockford Park District or The City of Rockford.
The 4th of July Civic Committee raises all the funds, installs all the displays and maintains this event every year.
​We do thank the Park District Police Department and The Park District Facilities team at Sinnissippi Park for their support as well as the City of Rockford's Public Works Department for traffic control.**

Santa and The Snow Queen At Sinnissippi Park!

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6:00pm - 8:00pm

Santa Claus will be in the center of Sinnissippi Park to wave and say hello to your family as you all roll through this years Festival of Lights.  Santa is Sponsored by WHEELS BY R.T.!

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6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Snow Queen will be in the center of Sinnissippi Park to wave and say hello to your family as you all roll through this years Festival of Lights every Thursday in December and a extended run the week of Christmas. 
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2022 Participating Businesses
Click on their names to direct you to their websites!

Rockford 4th of July Committee
Chicago Rockford International Airport

Campbell Science
MEIJER
BMO Harris Bank
Wheels By R.T.

B103 The Christmas Radio Station
WTVO 17 / FOX 39
Johnny Pamcakes

​​​​Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Collins Aerospace
Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers (SMART), Local 219
Easter Seals - Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
KLAAS Financial
Kelley's Market
Ingersoll Cutting Tools
Nelson Piping Company
Laura M Hunt & Associates

Eckburg Insurance Group​
Characters 2 Life

Waterside Financial Advisors

Comfort 1st Insulation & Energy Solutions
Envoy Mortgage

Rose Schlickman of Key Realty
Midwest Pest Control
Bucciferro McDonald's Restaurants 
UW Health
Stillman Bank
Design Benefit Plans Health Insurance
HAAS Towing​
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Illinois Bank & Trust

Radon Reduction Technologies
Rockford Christian Schools
City of Loves Park
City of Rockford
Prairie Street Brewing Company
Friends of Mayor Tom McNamara
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JAMS Restored Furniture

Rock House Kids
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 792
St. Angel Real Estate & Insurance
Rockford Fire Department

Stateline Cremations
Andrew Blevins - State Farm Insurance
Gift of Hope
Ann James Counseling
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Holy Family Catholic Church

Team Lunde - Gambino Realtors
UA Local 23
Allen Much Appliance Repair
Circle of Change - Veterans Dog Program
SAVANT Wealth Management
​Life Decisions
St. Mark Lutheran Church
GRIAA - Greater Rockford Italian American Association

Shamrock 
Construction
Hidden Treasures Antique Mall
Rockford Silk Screen Process, Inc.
DeMarco & Co. Hair Productions
Pratt & Maegli Law Firm:  Debt Relief
Sheriff Gary Carauna & the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department
Rockford Apartment Association

Alderman Frank Beach & Family
Greg Lindmark Foundation
Grand Victorian Independent & Assisted Living
Tuffy Auto Service Centers - Loves Park
Weichert Realtors - Tovar Properties
Pak N Ship
Sanctuary Hospice
Urbane Design Studio
Warner Roofing
Sherwin-Williams Rockford Colorant
​Rock Valley Fence & Deck
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
O'Connor's Heating, Cooling & Electrical
HugePrints
Rock Town Power Wash
Special-T Engraving & Gifts
Blevins Kitchen & Bath

​Screw City Jeeps 815 

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The Family of Joe Marino
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How to Become a FOL Vendor

Want to participate in this fun, family tradition?
Contact Ted or Tom today to either supply your own display or rent one of our displays.
815-209-8734 or 815-979-2977
​4thandlights@gmail.com
Entry form is available at the top of this page.

There is currently a waiting list for anyone wishing to Supply Their Own display.


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  • DONATE
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  • Volunteer!
  • 4th of July
  • PARADE Info
  • Davis Park Info
  • Entertainment & Food
  • Joe Marino
  • Contact