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

We are currently planning the 4th of July Downtown Celebration. Please keep checking back for more info.

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!

9am Patriotic Prayer Breakfast, location TBD
4:30pm Entertainment, Parade Grand Stand Stage at Wyman & State St
5pm Patriotic Parade Begins
5pm Davis Park Opens
6pm Rollin' Whiskey (live entertainment), Ingersoll Centennial Park
6pm Blind Date (live entertainment), Davis Park
6:30pm Mr. Ed (live entertainment), Joe Marino Statue
6:30pm The Real Deal (live entertainment), Parade Grand Stand Stage at Wyman & State St
9:30pm Firework Spectacle over Downtown Rockford synched to a soundtrack broadcasted on 103.1 and 95.3. Also broadcasted on live TV with WTVO17 & Fox39
10pm Fireworks conclude, event ends