4th of July

Volunteer Committee Dedication

Since 1963, Chairman Joe Marino and a small volunteer committee have raised funds every year to give the people of Winnebago County a glorious patriotic parade and cap the day off with a truly elaborate fireworks presentation.

The Rockford 4th of July Committee is a Not-For-Profit organization dedicated in helping this community celebrate the birth of our great nation. For one day, people of all backgrounds, race, religion, sexes, all come together as one people to celebrate with a grand parade and spectacle in the sky at night. We celebrate our freedom and love of country.
We hope you celebrate with us as we continue to bring you a 30 minute pyrotechnics display synced to music every 4th of July over downtown Rockford, Illinois.

Want to make a donation to the fireworks?
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.

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2020 4th of July Information

The 2020 Celebration of Freedom will take place on Saturday, 7/4 in downtown Rockford, Illinois.
The Celebration will include a 5K walk & run, A Patriotic Prayer Breakfast, Live Music and Entertainment, Patriotic Parade and concludes with a 30 minute firework show synced to music over downtown Rockford.
Timeline of the days events are listed below on this page. We do update regularly, so please keep checking back for new info.

The Rockford 4th of July Civic Committee is a group of volunteers that is tasked with raising the money to put on the days events including, but not limited to, the Patriotic Parade and the Fireworks. The Committee has to raise $85,000 to make this day happen. NO TAX DOLLARS are used to pay for the fireworks, entertainment, permits, etc. If you'd like to volunteer or donate, please contact us today!

2020 EVENT SPONSORS

2020 Sponsorships/Donor Packet
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Want to sponsor the 4th of July Event? This event draws roughly 90,000 people in for viewing of the fireworks alone! Be a part of a 57 year tradition by contributing to this family fun celebration. Download the PDF to see available sponsorship or donation levels.

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.

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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2020 Parade Info

Want to be a participant in the parade? Download the file listed below and mail in your application today!

2020 Parade Application
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Donation Barrel Brigade Start Time: 4:30 pm
Motorcycle Parade Start Time: 4:45 pm
Main Parade Start Time: 5:00 pm

NEW Parade Route:
Route forms at 7th Street and 6th, 5th and 4th Avenues
Proceed North on 7th Street to East State Street
Turn West on East State Street
CONTINUE on East State Street, crossing the bridge and passing Wyman, Main, Church and Court Streets
Disband at North Winnebago Street

Parade Route Food Vendors
TBD

Davis Park

Davis Park is considered to be a Prime Viewing Area for this years Fireworks Display. Here is some info about activities and items that will take place for this year's 4th of July Celebration:

Park Opens at 4pm:
Admission is only $5. All admission fees into Davis Park goes towards paying for the fireworks.
Children age 5 and under are FREE.
Military Discount, $1 off admission cost with ID
Entrance Gate will close at 9:15pm and reopen at the conclusion of the fireworks for exiting the Park

Live Entertainment:
5:15pm - 7pm, TBD
7:15pm - 9:15pm, TBD
Kids Area with Bounce Houses and Games (FREE...donations accepted)

Official Vendors:
Beer Tent presented by Hayes Distribution
Soda/Water Tent presented by Pepsi
FOOD, TBD

Know Before You Go:

No Coolers or outside food or drink
No Sparklers or any kind of fireworks are allowed inside Davis Park
All Bags will be checked
Bring blankets or lawn chairs
Cash and Credit are accepted at Davis Park entrance
Davis Park entrance will close at 9:15pm and will reopen after the fireworks conclude
There is No Presale of tickets for entrance into Davis Park
You May Enter and Exit to view the parade
Kids Area is Free, but donations are accepted
No Guns or Knives will be allowed into Davis Park
If you see something, report it!
All monies collected at the front gate help us to pay off the fireworks invoice

2020 Independence Day Schedule

Here's a look at some of the happenings downtown on the 4th of July!
Fun for the entire family.

JULY 4, 2020
Information coming soon!