Join Rockford’s Greatest Hits 100FM as downtown Rockford is transformed into a magical, winter wonderland on Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 2 – 9 p.m. as we celebrate Stroll on State presented by Illinois Bank & Trust. Join with family and friends to ‘Stroll on State’ and be a part of this great holiday tradition with Rockford’s Greatest Hits 100FM. Admission is FREE and open to the public.
Kick off your Merry & Bright experience at the Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5k presented by SwedishAmerican and in partnership with Fleet Feet Rockford. Then celebrate with the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree, ice skate with your family, shop and dine, be amazed as blocks of ice are transformed into works of art, enjoy free holiday concerts and of course, be sure to share your special Christmas wish list with Santa Claus at the event!
Stroll on State is full of events, activities and holiday happenings from opening until close. Everything from live music performances, wagon rides, ice skating, shopping, s’mores, and even a visit with Santa himself, there is plenty to do at Stroll on State!
ON-GOING ATTRACTIONS
On-going attractions will be held from 2 – 9 p.m. on November 24, 2018. (To view the Stroll on State map, click here)
- Frosty’s Merry Market (food, beverages & shopping) – sponsored by Mercyhealth
- Rockford’s River Lights – sponsored by Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23
- SantaLand (indoor and outdoor locations) – produced by CityFirst Church
- Once Upon a Dream Performances
- Horse & Wagon Rides (2 locations) – sponsored by Allstate Insurance Company
- Rudolph’s Reindeer Village – sponsored by Operating Engineers Local 150
- Hot Chocolate Express (2 locations)
- Indoor Ice Skating
- Grinch’s MovieLand – sponsored by Xfinity
- Stroll Special Moments Photo Booth (sponsored by ComEd)
- Letters to Santa – sponsored by Furst Staffing
- Adult Beverage Stations & Kringle Kafes (3 locations) – sponsored by LaMonica Beverages and David & Colleen Anderson Family
- S’Mores (3 locations)
- Stroll on State Merchandise Sales (2 locations)
SPECIFIC EVENTS
- 3 p.m. – Stroll on State’s Merry & Bright Holiday Parade (sponsored by The Power Connection – IBEW 364 & NECA)
- 4 – 9 p.m. – Randy Finch Ice Brigades live ice sculpting (sponsored by OSF HealthCare)
- 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – Fire & Ice displays (2 locations) (sponsored by OSF HealthCare)
- 6 p.m. – City of Rockford Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (sponsored by Northwestern Illinois Building Trades)
- 6:15 p.m. – Sky Lights Fireworks Show (sponsored by ComEd)