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(WIFR) – Several communities across the stateline will celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, parades and festivals.
Below is a list of events around the area. Please note, admission may apply in some cases.
Thursday, July 2
- Rock Falls Eats N’ Beats Independence Day Celebration: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in RB& W District, fireworks at dusk
Friday, July 3
- Rockford Symphony Orchestra America 250 Celebration
- 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.) Friday, July 3
- Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street
- Free entrance and parking
- Pre-concert street party at 4 p.m.
- Village of Winnebago Fireworks: Fireworks at dusk on July 3 at athletic field near schools, parade to be held at 10 a.m. July 4
- Davis Junction Annual Independence Day Fireworks: Fireworks at dusk at Davis Junction Community Park
- Edgerton Lions 3rd of July Celebration: Activities from 4 p.m. to midnight at Race Track Park on Stoughton Road in Edgerton, Wisconsin. Fireworks at dusk.
- Sky Carp Patriotic Celebration: July 3-5
- July 3| 6:05 p.m. First Pitch: First Responders Night, Supper Club Friday & Fireworks
- July 4| 1:05 p.m. First Pitch: Backyard BBQ Day, Poopsie’s Patriotic Bobblehead giveaway & Independence Day Celebration
- July 5| 1:05 p.m. First Pitch: Drift to the Diamond: Celebrate the Rock
Saturday, July 4
- Rockford Fourth of July/Fireworks Spectacular: Parade at 5 p.m., fireworks from 9:30-10 p.m., launched from Jefferson Street bridge. Synced to soundtrack on 103.1.
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- Amboy Fireworks Family Event: 4-10:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk (9 p.m.) in downtown along East Avenue
- Beloit Pops on the Rock: Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. at Harry Moore Pavilion in Riverside Park. Fireworks at dusk with viewing at Beloit Memorial High School football stadium (bleachers closed). Doors to stadium open at 8 p.m.
- Byron Community 4th of July Fireworks Show: Gates to Byron Dragway open at 5 p.m. with fireworks at dusk
- Cherry Valley 4th of July: Parade begins at 1 p.m. at Village Hall and travels to Walnut Street. Fireworks at dusk in Baumann Park. Traffic information here.
- Durand 4th of July Festival: Activities Thursday evening and all day Friday, parade at 4 p.m., fireworks at dusk Friday at Durand Schools
- DeKalb 4th of July Celebration: DeKalb Municipal Band – Star Spangled Spectacular at 7:30 p.m., Fireworks at dusk in Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road
- Kirkland 4th of July Festival: Event lasts July 2-4, parade at 11 a.m. July 4, fireworks at nightfall July 4
- Mt. Morris Let Freedom Ring: Parade at 2 p.m., fireworks at dusk
- Prophetstown Fourth of July: Fireworks at dusk in Prophetstown State Park
- Rochelle Independence Day: Parade from 3-4 p.m. at the corner of 5th Ave. and N. Main Street. Celebration and Fireworks from 4-10 p.m., fireworks at dusk at Atwood & Cooper Parks. Tune into 102.3 The Coyote for soundtrack to fireworks.
- Shabbona 4th of July:
- Pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at Shabbona Fire Department
- Parade at noon
- Fireworks at dusk over Shabbona Lake State Park
- Stockton 4th of July Celebration: Fireworks at dusk in Stockton Memorial Park. Information on traffic detours from Stockton Police Department.
Sunday, July 5
- Dixon Petunia Festival: Event planned for July 2-5, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. over the the Rock River. Listen live on River Country 101.7FM.
Monday, July 6
- Utica Fireworks Celebration: 5-10 p.m. at Carey Memorial Park, 105 Division Street
Saturday, July 11
- Freeport Tutty Baker Festival: July 10-12, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 11, launched from Pecatonica Freeport Boat Ramp, can be seen throughout downtown
Saturday, July 25
- Loves Park Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival: All-day festival at 100 Heart Boulevard, fireworks around 10 p.m.
Saturday, August 8
- Cortland Summerfest: Event Aug. 7-8, fireworks at dusk on Aug. 8 from Cortland Community Park
September 5-6
- Maple Park Fun Fest: Activities all day Sept. 5-6.; fireworks 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6.
If you know of any other Fourth of July celebrations going on in the area, please email them to [email protected]
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