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2024 Holiday Festival of Lights - Rockford

Fri, Nov 29 – Tue, Dec 31, 2024

1401 N. 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107

Drive through Sinnissippi Park and enjoy dozens of spectacular holiday light displays. Festival of Lights has been a stateline family tradition since 1989.

Santa Claus will be in the center of Sinnissippi Park to wave and say hello to your family as you roll through this year's Festival of Lights (Fridays through Sundays, November 29 to December 31, 5 - 11 p.m.) Visit the website for all dates and times.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront

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Riverview Inn and Suites and Cliffbreakers Event Center

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Set along the banks of the Rock River, the Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend® Hotel Collection, offers friendly service and spacious accommodations in Rockford.

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Alpine Inn

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With the most competitive rates in town and newly renovated rooms, Alpine Inn offers the best in clean, affordable comfort.

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