ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford’s annual Stroll on State Christmas celebration will go on this weekend, with certain adjustments, as the city experiences significant snowfall on Saturday.
“Our team has been working closely with the City of Rockford to prepare for this winter weather,” said John Groh, President/CEO of GoRockford. “Stroll on State is a tradition built on joy, community, and resilience. Santa delivers in the snow, and so will Stroll—if anything, it adds to the wonder of the day. We encourage everyone to plan ahead, dress in layers, and come enjoy the first snowy Stroll on State.”
Groh said retail vendors, previously scheduled to be hosted at the Merry Market West location, are being moved to the Rockford City Market pavilion. Food vendors will move south of State Street to bring them closer to the tree lighting ceremony…