ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – 2026 marks 37 years Rockford has celebrated Juneteenth, it’s the longest running Juneteenth celebration in the state of Illinois.
Friday, June 19, the Hard Rock Casino Rockford joins in on the festivities with a performance from funk band Cameo.
Tickets for this event are $19, in honor of the holiday. You can purchase tickets online or at the box office. Doors open at 7p.m., before Cameo takes the stage at 8.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford has partnered closely with Rockford’s Juneteenth committee since 2024. Tommy Meeks is the chairman of the Juneteenth committee; he says unity is a focus of the celebration…