Countries
1776
2
Jul
Date
2 Jul (Thursday)
Time
Thu, 7:30 – 10:00 PM
Venue
RVC Starlight Theatre, 3301 N Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL, United States
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For 2026, the Rockford region is hosting a series of special events to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary (the semiquincentennial), with several key activities specifically themed around the year 1776 [20, 21].
The 250th anniversary celebration in Rockford includes several other community events throughout 2026:
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Featured 1776-Themed Events
Other Anniversary Celebrations
•Dinner with the Founders: An immersive 1776-themed evening at Veterans Memorial Hall on June 27, 2026. This event features dinner, historical storytelling, and interactive conversations centered on the nation’s founding [8, 16].
•Veterans Memorial Hall
•"1776" Musical Performance: A special staged concert presentation of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 at the RVC Starlight Theatre on July 2, 2026. This one-night-only performance brings the Continental Congress’s debates to life with a full cast and live orchestra [7, 9].
•Rockford Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert: A student matinee highlighting American-themed orchestral works on May 8, 2026 [16, 23].
•America 250 Concert: A full performance by the Rockford Symphony Orchestra at the Coronado Theatre on May 9, 2026, featuring diverse American music [31].
•Independence Day Parade and Fireworks: The traditional downtown celebration on July 4, 2026, which is expected to be the largest in the city's history [21].
•Hometown Heroes at Rockford City Market: A celebration focused on community service and volunteerism on July 10, 2026 [16, 23].
Updated at 22 Mar 2026
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