ALL 2020 PARADE INFORMATION
2020 Parade Application
|
Want to be a part of the 2020 parade in downtown Rockford on the 4th of July? Simply download the Application PDF and return it to our office via mail.
Parade participant rules can be found in the PDF. | ||
Parade Times
Donation Barrel Brigade Start Time: 4:30 pm
Motorcycle Parade Start Time: 4:45 pm
Main Parade Start Time: 5:00 pm
Donation Barrel Brigade Start Time: 4:30 pm
Motorcycle Parade Start Time: 4:45 pm
Main Parade Start Time: 5:00 pm
Parade Route
Donation Barrel Brigade Start Time: 4:30 pm
Motorcycle Parade Start Time: 4:45 pm
Main Parade Start Time: 5:00 pm
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 & Court Streets
Disbands at Winnebago Street.
Parade Portalet Locations
as of 2019. Subject to change:
Charles & E. State - 2 Portalets
E. State & 5th St - 2 Portalets
600 E. State St (Lot 14) - 2 Portalets
E. State & 2nd St - 2 Portalets
E. State & 1st St - 2 Portalets
E. State & Madison St - 2 Portalets
Madison St & Walnut St - 2 Portalets
City Market Pavilion, Madison St - 6 Portalets
W. State & Wyman - 2 Portalets
Lot 7 (Across from BMO Harris Bank Center) - 3 Portalets & 1 Handicap Portalet
Davis Park North Side Entrance, Wyman & Chestnut - 1 Portalet
OFFICIAL Parade Route Food and Retail Vendors
TBD
Parade Safety
TRAFFIC/PARKING INFO
TBD for 2020:
For specific street closure information, contact: Kelly Nokes, Engineering Operations Manager 779-348-7660 or Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events 779-348-7648
Donation Barrel Brigade Start Time: 4:30 pm
Motorcycle Parade Start Time: 4:45 pm
Main Parade Start Time: 5:00 pm
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 & Court Streets
Disbands at Winnebago Street.
Parade Portalet Locations
as of 2019. Subject to change:
Charles & E. State - 2 Portalets
E. State & 5th St - 2 Portalets
600 E. State St (Lot 14) - 2 Portalets
E. State & 2nd St - 2 Portalets
E. State & 1st St - 2 Portalets
E. State & Madison St - 2 Portalets
Madison St & Walnut St - 2 Portalets
City Market Pavilion, Madison St - 6 Portalets
W. State & Wyman - 2 Portalets
Lot 7 (Across from BMO Harris Bank Center) - 3 Portalets & 1 Handicap Portalet
Davis Park North Side Entrance, Wyman & Chestnut - 1 Portalet
OFFICIAL Parade Route Food and Retail Vendors
TBD
Parade Safety
- Please stay off the actual streets/parade route as the parade is in motion.
- Candy WILL be handed out this year by parade participants. Please keep a close eye on your children to prevent them from running out into the streets during the parade.
- If you see something suspicious, report it immediately. Rockford Police Department is available all throughout downtown on foot patrol.
- Please be mindful of your fellow Rockfordian and be careful with sparklers or snaps.
- Love and Respect one another...we celebrate this day as ONE people...we are all American!
- Make yourself aware of public restroom locations and Portalet locations.
TRAFFIC/PARKING INFO
TBD for 2020:
For specific street closure information, contact: Kelly Nokes, Engineering Operations Manager 779-348-7660 or Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events 779-348-7648
Parade Participants:
Please contact Tom Luepkes with any questions about your lineup times/location.
815-979-2977
Please contact Tom Luepkes with any questions about your lineup times/location.
815-979-2977
Parade Grandstand
Parade Grandstand is located at East State & Wyamn Streets.
Entertainment and Information to follow at a later date.
Entertainment and Information to follow at a later date.