Rockford Start Of Summer Celebration 2025. Join us at rockford's start of summer celebration for 2023! Join us for the midwest's best holiday fest with parades, live music, fireworks, and more festive fun!

We will have a carnival, entertainment, a parade, crafters, food vendors, kids activities and so much more! (wood) — the 54th annual start of summer celebration is being held in rockford this weekend.