The Holiday Festival of Lights started in 1989 with just 12 displays and has grown to over 50 spectacular lighted displays as you drive through scenic Sinnissippi Park. Sinnissippi Park is located off of 251 just across from Sinnissippi Gardens adjacent to the beautiful Rock River. The Festival of Lights is one of Rockford's largest attractions with over 120,000 viewers annually.

Viewing Dates:

Beginning November 27, 2011 -  December 11th, 2011, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 pm, all displays are open for drive through viewing only.

Nightly viewing 7 days @week begins December 15, 2011 - January 1, 2012, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Again drive through viewing only.

Opening ceremonies including the Community Christmas Tree Lighting will be Sunday, November 27th, 2011 at the Nicholas Conservatory. Christmas Eve, December 24th, the festival will be open all night long.

Listen to B103fm Today's Lite Rock for 24 hour Christmas Music

Festival closed as of January 1, 2012, at 10:00 p.m.

Help vote for the "Best Display." Cash prizes for the Best Displays. Log onto www.mystateline.com to vote!!

Dates to Remember

November 27th, 2011 - 4 pm - Free Photos with Santa & Holiday Tree Lighting at Nicholas Conservatory

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Santa & Reindeer inside Sinnissippi Park  

Dec. 24th, 2011 - Christmas Eve Festival Open All Night Long

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Rockford Park District Announcements