There are several parades happening for the Fourth of July in the Stateline. Be sure to get your spot saved early as streets will be blocked off a few hours before the event. Here’s a list of the 2022 parades you can attend this July 4th!
July 2nd
Rochelle’s parade starts at 11 am from City Hall and goes downtown to Cooper Park.
July 3rd
Dixon’s Parade starts at 1 pm on Peoria Avenue from St. Mary’s Catholic Church and heads north to Dixon High School
Crystal Lake’s parade starts at 1 pm on Woodstock St. then goes to Dole Ave. and ends at the festival grounds at Lakeside Park at the Dole.
July 4th
Winnebago’s parade starts at 10 am from McNair Rd. and head west to Benton St., then south to Winnebago St., then east to Elida St., and end at Ferguson Ln.
Shirland’s parade starts at 10 am from Harrison Rd.
Kirkland’s parade starts at 11 am on N. 1st Street and heads down Main then ends on S. 4th Street.
Sharon’s parade starts at 11 am in downtown Sharon.
Cherry Valley’s parade starts at 1 pm at Village Hall (806 E. State St.) and proceeds to Baumann Park. Kids can decorate bikes and join the parade.
Milton’s parade starts at 1 pm on Madison Ave. and Crescent Dr. and goes east down Madison to Hilltop Dr. then heads south to Municipal Dr.
Delavan’s parade starts at 3 pm.
Durand’s parade starts at 4 pm from Center Square.
Rockford’s parade starts at 4:40 pm with motorcycles, followed by Screw City Jeeps at 4:50, then the main parade at 5 pm. The starting location is on 7th Street headed towards E. State and it ends at N. Church Street.
Kids’ Bike Parades
There are two kids’ bike parades happening in the Stateline during the Fourth of July weekend. Both events are free.
Little Lions Bike Parade in Milton, WI on July 1st at 6 pm. Kids ages 12 and under can bring their decorated bikes and ride the path at Schilberg Park.
Fourth of July Bike Parade at Riverside Park in Beloit on July 4th at 9:30 am. Bring your bikes and decorate them with provided supplies before parading around the lagoon. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative bikes. Preregistration is required. Register by calling 608-364-2890 by June 30th.
