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2021 4th of July Information

Sunday July 4, 2021
Quick Schedule:
Motorcycle Parade:  4:40pm
Jeep Parade:  4:50pm
Main Patriotic Parade:  5:00pm
Live Entertainment:  6:00pm + (four different spots downtown)
Fireworks:  9:30pm - 10:00pm

Peace - Love - Unity

2021 Title Sponsor:

2021 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
8:30am   Patriotic Prayer Breakfast, Location - Beattie Park
​2pm        Road Closures Begin
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.

Patriotic Prayer Breakfast

DAVIS PARK INFORMATION

Join us in Davis Park for a afternoon and night of pure family fun celebrating our country and each other.  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. Food Trucks will be on hand serving from 4pm - 9:15pm. Hayes Distribution (Miller Light, PBR, Coors Light, Truly Twisted Tea and more) along with Pepsi Products will also be available in the park.

Davis Park Information:
Davis Park Box Office Opens at 4pm. Cash or Credit Accepted.
$5 Admission/Donation, Children 5 and under are Free. $4 Admission/Donation for Veterans

4pm Davis Park Entrance Opens
4pm Beer Tent Opens: Coors Light, PBR, Miller Light, Twisted Tea, Truly & Smirnoff
4pm Soda Tent Opens: Assorted Pepsi Products & Water
4pm Food Trucks Open
6pm Musical Entertainment, Blind Date, presented by Wheels by RT
6pm Characters 2 Life, Presented by Nelson Piping Company, opens Free Kids Area featuring face painting, kids games, glitter tattoos and appearances by Wonder Woman & Captain America.
9:15pm Davis Park Entrance CLOSES
9:15pm Beer & Soda Tents CLOSE
9:15pm Food Trucks CLOSE
9:30pm 30 minute, high shooting, 5,800 shell firework show over the Rock River begins. Synched soundtrack will be played in the park.
10:00pm Event Ends.

Food Trucks in Davis Park:
Olivo Taco, Wrapped With Smoke BBQ, DnA Concessions and Pizza Fresca.
Beer Tent:
Cash Only. ATM will be available. Must present ID to purchase alcoholic beverages. Alcohol may not leave the park. Only 2 cans can be purchased from one individual at a time.
Beer tent closes 15 minutes before the fireworks begin.
Soda Tent:
Cash Only. ATM will be available. Soda and water will be available from Pepsi. Soda tent closes 15 minutes before the fireworks begin.

PARK RULES:
NO Coolers
NO Outside Food
NO Fireworks (Including Sparklers)
NO Weapons
Everyone is subject to search upon entering Davis Park.
All Adults will be wrist-banded.
You may leave and reenter the park after being wrist-banded .
Bring your own blanket or chair.
Please be courteous and respectful to other park patrons.
NO Smoking in the park.
Must have valid ID to purchase alcohol
NO Pets, unless a service animal (please be reminded that this is the loudest area for the fireworks and it may mentally disturb a service animal) .

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

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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!