Fireworks exhibits, 4th of July occasions close to Rockford

(WIFR) – Several communities throughout the stateline will have fun Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, parades and festivals.

Below is a listing of occasions across the space. Please word, admission could apply in some instances.

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 nightfall

Friday, July 3

• Rockford Symphony Orchestra America 250 Celebration
  • 7:30 p.m. (doorways at 7 p.m.) Friday, July 3
  • Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street
  • Free entrance and parking
  • Pre-concert road occasion at 4 p.m.
• Village of Winnebago Fireworks: Fireworks at nightfall on July 3 at athletic area close to faculties, parade to be held at 10 a.m. July 4
• Davis Junction Annual Independence Day Fireworks: Fireworks at nightfall 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 nightfall.
• 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 nightfall (9 p.m.) in downtown alongside East Avenue
• Beloit Pops on the Rock: Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra live performance at 7:30 p.m. at Harry Moore Pavilion in Riverside Park. Fireworks at nightfall with viewing at Beloit Memorial High School soccer 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 nightfall
• Cherry Valley 4th of July: Parade begins at 1 p.m. at Village Hall and travels to Walnut Street. Fireworks at nightfall in Baumann Park. Traffic information here.
• Durand 4th of July Festival: Activities Thursday night and all day Friday, parade at 4 p.m., fireworks at nightfall Friday at Durand Schools
• DeKalb 4th of July Celebration: DeKalb Municipal Band – Star Spangled Spectacular at 7:30 p.m., Fireworks at nightfall 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 dusk July 4
• Mt. Morris Let Freedom Ring: Parade at 2 p.m., fireworks at nightfall
• Prophetstown Fourth of July: Fireworks at nightfall in Prophetstown State Park
• Rochelle Independence Day: Parade from 3-4 p.m. on the nook of fifth Ave. and N. Main Street. Celebration and Fireworks from 4-10 p.m., fireworks at nightfall 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 midday
  • Fireworks at nightfall over Shabbona Lake State Park
• Stockton 4th of July Celebration: Fireworks at nightfall in Stockton Memorial Park. Information on traffic detours from Stockton Police Department.

Sunday, July 5

• Dixon Petunia Festival: Event deliberate for July 2-5, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. over the the Rock River. Listen reside 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, might be seen all through downtown

Saturday, July 25

• Loves Park Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival: All-day competition at 100 Heart Boulevard, fireworks round 10 p.m.

Saturday, August 8

• Cortland Summerfest: Event Aug. 7-8, fireworks at nightfall 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 already know of every other Fourth of July celebrations happening within the space, please electronic mail them to [email protected]