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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2021 4th of July Information

Parade, Music, Food and Fireworks HAPPENING on Sunday, JULY 4, 2021
Peace - Love - Unity

2020-2021 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

2021 Title Sponsor:

2021 SPONSORS & DONORS:

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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2021 Independence Day Schedule

Schedule will be updated with more information as the planning progresses. Keep checking back for updates!

8:30am Patriotic Prayer Breakfast, Location - Beattie Park
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 Swingbilly RFD (live entertainment), Block 5 Greenspace (across from City Hall)
6pm Characters 2 Life (entertainment) presents Wonder Woman, Captain America, Face Painters, Children Lawn Games & more (Davis Park)*
6pm Rollin' Whiskey (live entertainment), Ingersoll Centennial Park
6pm Blind Date (live entertainment), Davis Park*
6:15pm The Real Deal (live entertainment), Parade Grand Stand Stage at Wyman & State St
6:30pm Mr. Ed (live entertainment), Joe Marino Statue
9:15pm Davis Park Entrance Closes*
9:30pm Firework Spectacle over Downtown Rockford synched to a soundtrack broadcasted on 104.9, 103.1 and 95.3. Show will also be broadcasted LIVE on TV with WTVO17 & Fox39
10pm Fireworks conclude, event ends

*Davis Park Admission/Donation Fee Info: $5 Admission/Donation, Children 5 and under are Free. $4 Veterans. 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 will have Live Entertainment for All and a FREE Children’s area featuring Wonder Woman, Captain America, 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, Truly, Twisted Tea and more) along with Pepsi Products are also available in the park. Best seat in downtown for the fireworks.