2009 Rockford 4th of July Celebration Schedule of Events         May 30th, 2009 – Saturday- 7:07 p.m.    Rockford Speedway WRS Car load night with LM, SP, RR, Plus RRC * June 6th, 2009 – Saturday- 7:07 p.m.      Rockford Speedway World Famous Trailer Race with LM, SP, AST, RR and Escape from I-90 Race.* June 30th, 2009 – Tuesday- 7:30 p.m.      Rockford Park District Free Concert at Sinnissippi Music Shell, featuring the Rockford Concert Band. Mark Rose, Conductor with vocalist Chris Brady. July 2nd, 2009 – Thursday- 7:30 p.m.    Rockford Park District Free Concert at Sinnissippi Music Shell, featuring the Moonlight Jazz Orchestra, Curt Peterson Conductor & oldies by Rockford’s Great Party Band. July 3rd , 2009, Friday -  5:00 p.m.      Flag Retirement Ceremony sponsored by Wanchanagi District Boy Scouts of America. Next to Symbol in Sinnissippi Park. July 4th , 2009, Saturday – 7:00 a.m.       MELD Classic 8k Run (7:00 a.m.), 2 Mile Run (7:05 a.m.), 1 Mile Fun Walk (8:30 a.m.). Begins on Madison St. under Jefferson St.Bridge near the Trolley Station.* 8:30 a.m.      Patriotic Breakfast sponsored by Radio 91-WGSL. Free continental breakfast to the first 1,000 people. (Coffee sponsored by Cliffbreakers Restaurant) Key note speaker Col. John Gessner. Music Shell in Sinnissippi Park. 5:00 p.m.      SkyConcert gates open inside Davis Park, downtown Rockford, IL. Our Independence Day Bash will headline the Missing Links along with opening band The 7th Street Saints, bands sponsored by Blackhawk Bank. Come join the fun with entertainment & the best view to see the incredible fireworks show!! Food and Beverages will be available. Sponsored by B103fm and the Rockford 4th of July Committee.* Sorry No Food, No Pets, No Coolers Allowed inside park. 7:00 p.m.   Sponsored by:       Rockford 4th of July Parade sponsored by Humana. Begins at 7th Street & 6th Ave. in downtown Rockford- Ends near Davis Park.  9:30 p.m.      Fireworks Show begins!! The largest Fireworks Show in Illinois synchronized to music over Davis Park in Downtown Rockford.* * indicates an admission charge. Above events subject to change or cancellation without notice.