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​Simply click the Yellow "Donate Now" button below and you will be taken to a secured website to process a donation via your Credit Card.
Or Scan the Venmo QR Code or the Givingfuel Website QR Code.

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2025 4th of July Information

Friday July 4, 2025
Quick Schedule:
Motorcycle Parade:  4:40pm
Jeep Parade:  4:50pm
Main Patriotic Parade:  5:00pm
Live Entertainment:  5:00pm - 9:00pm, City Market Pavilion
7:00pm - 9:00pm Beattie Park Gazebo
Fireworks:  9:30pm - 10:00pm, Launched off of Jefferson St Bridge

Peace - Love - Unity

2025 Title Sponsor:

2025 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
9:00am   Patriotic Prayer Breakfast, Location - Beattie Park
​2pm        Road Closures Begin
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
7:00pm   Live Entertainment at Beattie Park Gazebo:  Mr Ed
9:30pm   Firework Spectacle over Downtown Rockford synched to a soundtrack broadcasted on 103.1.  Show will also be broadcasted LIVE on TV on WTVO17
10pm       Fireworks conclude, event ends

2025 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! [email protected]

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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! 

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