We are so grateful for the servicemen and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. If you’d like to celebrate Memorial Day by going to a parade or ceremony honoring our veterans, here’s a list of the ones happening in the Stateline Area for Memorial Day 2026.
Rockford
When: Monday, May 25 from 9 am – 12 pm
The Rockford parade will start at 7th Ave. and 6th Ave. and head north to Charles St. then Charles St. to State St. then State to Wyman then Beattie Park where the parade will end.
Once the parade ends at 10:15 am, there will be a Memorial Day program and rose ceremony. There will also be an annual riverside Sinking of the Ship ceremony including a 21 gun salute behind the Rockford Public Library (215 N. Wyman Street, Rockford).
Rockton
When: Monday, May 25 at 9 am…