Photos: Rockford Fourth of July fireworks show

July 4, 2023|By Kevin Haas|In Local, Trending, Featured, Photo Gallery, 815 News
Ted O’Donnell, co-chairman of the Rockford Fourth of July Civic Committee, looks out at the display on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Davis Park in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Photos by Kevin Haas
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — A 30-minute fireworks display blasted above downtown Rockford on Tuesday as the city and the nation celebrated the Fourth of July.

The annual event is put together by the all-volunteer Rockford Fourth of July Civic Committee. It’s funded entirely by sponsors and private donations.

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The firework display itself is done by Pyrotechnico, the largest fireworks show designer in North America.

Here’s a look at some of the photos from this year’s 5,800-shell firework show over the Rock River.

Rockford Fourth of July fireworks
A crowd of people look on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from Davis Park as fireworks blast over downtown Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Davis Park fireworks
A crowd of people look on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from Davis Park as fireworks blast over downtown Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

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Fourth of July fireworks explode over Davis Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
The 2023 Rockford Fourth of July fireworks show ran 30 minutes and featured more than 5,800 shells on display. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

How to donate

What: Fourth of July fireworks display is funded entirely by donations and sponsorships. No taxpayer money is used.

Online: You can donate online here.

By check: Mail to: Rockford 4th of July Civic Committee, 728 N. Prospect St., Suite 107, ​Rockford IL, 61107

More info: 4thandlights.com

This photo gallery is by Kevin Haas. Email him at khaas@rockrivercurrent.com or follow him on Twitter at @KevinMHaas or Instagram @thekevinhaas