THIS IS A FREE DRIVE THROUGH EVENT*
*donations accepted to help continue sustaining this event
Festival of Lights Location:
Sinnissippi Park - 1401 N Second Street, Rockford IL
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!
Hours are subject to change.
There is NO CHARGE to drive through the displays. Donations accepted and appreciated!
Donate Today to help us continue this
Rockford Holiday Tradition!
2025 Presenting & Specialty Sponsors
36 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 2025, 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, the Park District Facilities team at Sinnissippi Park for their support as well as the City of Rockford's Public Works Department for barricade traffic control.**
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 2025, 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, the Park District Facilities team at Sinnissippi Park for their support as well as the City of Rockford's Public Works Department for barricade traffic control.**
Santa At Sinnissippi Park!
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The Jolliest man from the North Pole will be at Festival of Lights during select evenings waving at passerby's as you drive through Sinnissippi Park!
Santa will be stationed in the middle of the park just before the donation stand. Please remain in your vehicle at all times. Santa Festival of Lights Schedule 6:00pm - 8:00pm November 28th - 30th December 5th - 7th December 12th - 14th December 19th - 21st |
2025 Participating Businesses
Click on their names to direct you to their websites!
Rockford 4th of July Committee
Chicago Rockford International Airport
T-Mobile / T-Fiber
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
Easter Seals - Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
Collins Aerospace
The Bricks Venue Center - Cherry Valley
Roscoe Chiropractic Centre
KLAAS Financial
Kelley's Market
L & L Builders, Inc.
Ingersoll Cutting Tools
Nelson Piping Company
Bergstrom
Lantern Therapy Services
Laura M Hunt & Associates
Eckburg Insurance Group
Characters 2 Life
Waterside Financial Advisors
Comfort 1st Insulation & Energy Solutions
Rose Schlickman of Key Realty
Midwest Pest Control
Bucciferro McDonald's Restaurants
UW Health
Stillman Bank
Design Benefit Plans Health Insurance
Grand Victorian Independent and Assisted Living
Buchanan Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
HAAS Towing
Radon Reduction Technologies
Urbane Design Studio
City of Loves Park
City of Rockford
Friends of Mayor Tom McNamara
The Rockford Park District
JAMS Restored Furniture
Rock Valley Credit Union
Rock House Kids
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 792
St. Angel Real Estate & Insurance
Stateline Cremations
Andrew Blevins - State Farm Insurance
Ann James Counseling
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
Remedies - Renewing Lives
Allen Much Appliance Repair
Circle of Change - Veterans Dog Program
Life Decisions
GRIAA - Greater Rockford Italian American Association
Shamrock Construction
Pratt & Maegli Law Firm: Debt Relief
Rockford Apartment Association
Alderman Frank Beach & Family
Greg Lindmark Foundation
Tuffy Auto Service Centers - Loves Park
Weichert Realtors - Tovar Properties
Warner Roofing
Rock Valley Fence & Deck
O'Connor's Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Northern Illinois Service Co
Stateline Kids
Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation
1 of a Kind Home Improvements & Supplies
Special-T Engraving & Gifts
Blevins Kitchen & Bath
AAR Airframe Maintenance
Dungan Family Eyecare
Benchmark Exteriors
State Representative Joe Sosnowski
Cord Construction
815 Dental Studio
The Jodi Beach Trio
The Salvation Army of Winnebago County
Edgebrook Shopping Center
Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP
Seaver Sisler of Dickerson & Nieman Realtors
MembersAlliance Credit Union
Seabreeze NEMT
Sheriff Gary Caruana & Winnebago County Sheriff's Department
Marshmallow's Hope
Amanda Handley - Real Estate Broker from Dickerson & Nieman Realtors
Delehanty Funeral Home
Bourn & Koch
Andco Kitchens & Bath
Iconic Energy
Ready Dumpster
Premium Roofing Solutions
Rockford Phoenix Cheerleading Club
Detail Guys Auto Spa
City First Church
MP Detailing & Maintenance
DeMarco & Co. Hair Productions
Screw City Jeeps 815
LinXus Credit Union
Edustaff
Rockford Jewish Community
Vancil for Congress
A Place For Space - Self Storage
Maeken Rentals
Kathy Easton for State Representative
The Family of Joe Marino
Click on their names to direct you to their websites!
Rockford 4th of July Committee
Chicago Rockford International Airport
T-Mobile / T-Fiber
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
Easter Seals - Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
Collins Aerospace
The Bricks Venue Center - Cherry Valley
Roscoe Chiropractic Centre
KLAAS Financial
Kelley's Market
L & L Builders, Inc.
Ingersoll Cutting Tools
Nelson Piping Company
Bergstrom
Lantern Therapy Services
Laura M Hunt & Associates
Eckburg Insurance Group
Characters 2 Life
Waterside Financial Advisors
Comfort 1st Insulation & Energy Solutions
Rose Schlickman of Key Realty
Midwest Pest Control
Bucciferro McDonald's Restaurants
UW Health
Stillman Bank
Design Benefit Plans Health Insurance
Grand Victorian Independent and Assisted Living
Buchanan Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
HAAS Towing
Radon Reduction Technologies
Urbane Design Studio
City of Loves Park
City of Rockford
Friends of Mayor Tom McNamara
The Rockford Park District
JAMS Restored Furniture
Rock Valley Credit Union
Rock House Kids
United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 792
St. Angel Real Estate & Insurance
Stateline Cremations
Andrew Blevins - State Farm Insurance
Ann James Counseling
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
Remedies - Renewing Lives
Allen Much Appliance Repair
Circle of Change - Veterans Dog Program
Life Decisions
GRIAA - Greater Rockford Italian American Association
Shamrock Construction
Pratt & Maegli Law Firm: Debt Relief
Rockford Apartment Association
Alderman Frank Beach & Family
Greg Lindmark Foundation
Tuffy Auto Service Centers - Loves Park
Weichert Realtors - Tovar Properties
Warner Roofing
Rock Valley Fence & Deck
O'Connor's Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Northern Illinois Service Co
Stateline Kids
Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation
1 of a Kind Home Improvements & Supplies
Special-T Engraving & Gifts
Blevins Kitchen & Bath
AAR Airframe Maintenance
Dungan Family Eyecare
Benchmark Exteriors
State Representative Joe Sosnowski
Cord Construction
815 Dental Studio
The Jodi Beach Trio
The Salvation Army of Winnebago County
Edgebrook Shopping Center
Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP
Seaver Sisler of Dickerson & Nieman Realtors
MembersAlliance Credit Union
Seabreeze NEMT
Sheriff Gary Caruana & Winnebago County Sheriff's Department
Marshmallow's Hope
Amanda Handley - Real Estate Broker from Dickerson & Nieman Realtors
Delehanty Funeral Home
Bourn & Koch
Andco Kitchens & Bath
Iconic Energy
Ready Dumpster
Premium Roofing Solutions
Rockford Phoenix Cheerleading Club
Detail Guys Auto Spa
City First Church
MP Detailing & Maintenance
DeMarco & Co. Hair Productions
Screw City Jeeps 815
LinXus Credit Union
Edustaff
Rockford Jewish Community
Vancil for Congress
A Place For Space - Self Storage
Maeken Rentals
Kathy Easton for State Representative
The Family of Joe Marino
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How to Become a FOL VendorContact Ted or Tom today rent one of our displays.
815-209-8734 or 815-979-2977 [email protected] Entry form is available on the FOL Rental Inventory page. There is currently a waiting list for anyone wishing to 'Supply Their Own' display. Rental displays are still available. Pricing for 2025 has remained the same as previous years. Pricing will increase by $50 for all rentals starting in 2026. |