Stroll On State 2026
Sat, Nov 28 , 2026 • 2:00pm - 9:00pm
State Street, Rockford, IL 61101
Stroll on State is always held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and is Rockford, Illinois' kick-off to the holiday season.
The free community event in downtown Rockford features a tree lighting, parade, fireworks, horse and wagon rides, visits with Santa and so many more events and attractions!
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- Mon: Closed
- Tue: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thu: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 2:00am – 9:00pm
- Sun: Closed
Free admission
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