Things to do and Places to See during July in Rockford IL

July 2014

Check out these great events happening in Rockford in June!

Rockford 4th of July Celebration WHEN | Tuesday, July 1 - Friday, July 4 WHERE | Various locations Celebrate Independence Day in Rockford with four days of events! There will be live music and performances at the Sinnissippi Band Shell fromTuesday through Thursday. On the 4th, don't miss the annual parade downtown featuring the Phantom Regiment and over 50 other marching units and floats, and of course the SkyConcert Fireworks Show over the Rock River! Learn more

ProAm Jam WHEN | Sunday, July 13 WHERE | BMO Harris Bank Center The ProAm Jam concert will kick-off the 38th annual Rockford ProAm (onMonday, July 14). Seven artists will be performing including Steve Azar, Josh Kelley, Edwin McCain, Javier Colon, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Darius Rucker. Entrance into the Rockford ProAm is free with your ProAm Jam ticket stub! Learn more

2014 Bookerfest Celebration WHEN | Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 WHERE | Booker Washington Community Center Bookerfest is a weekend festival extravaganza filled with entertainment, music and fun for all ages. Some highlights of the festival are Mr. and Miss Bookerfest Pageant (ages 8 - 11), Booker Idol, tournaments, food, merchandise and service vendors, and entertainment and activities for the entire family. Learn more

"Party on the Rock" Fundraiser WHEN | Sunday, July 24 WHERE | Verdi Club The evening kicks off with entertainment by two well-known local bands: Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts, and Gaelic Fury Irish Pub Band. There will also be delicious food, a silent auction, and fireworks to finish off the night. The event is given to honor our local emergency responders whose lives were taken and to memorialize our nation's tragic events on September 11, 2001. Learn more