Stroll on State

Podcast: What you need to know know about this year's Stroll on State

November 3, 2023 @ 5:00 am

Stroll on State, Rockford’s official kickoff to the holiday season, is about three weeks away. John Groh, president and CEO of the Rockford Area...

Podcast: What you need to know know about thi...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Stroll On State's presenting sponsor extends contract for three years

July 15, 2022 @ 2:29 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Illinois Bank & Trust will sponsor the annual Stroll on State for an...

Stroll on State draws estimated 62,500 people to downtown Rockford

December 21, 2021 @ 12:46 pm

From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Stroll on State, presented by Illinois Bank & Trust, made its return to an in-person experience...

'It's a joy': Stroll on State brings smiles, holiday spirit to downtown Rockford

November 27, 2021 @ 11:21 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Anne D’Astice and her children come to Stroll on State with a plan...

'They work so hard for the magic of that one night': It's beginning to look a lo...

November 19, 2021 @ 11:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — High up on a lift inside City Hall, Joanne Nold tweaked the alignment...

Performers, parade participants wanted for Stroll on State

November 3, 2021 @ 3:09 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking for people, groups and businesses to participate...

Get your holiday shopping done at the Winter Rockford City Market

November 2, 2021 @ 2:59 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — If you’re a Rockfordian, you know Friday nights in the summer are reserved...

Stroll on State looking for vendors for this year's festivities

November 1, 2021 @ 9:55 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking for businesses who want to set up...

9 things to know about Stroll on State's ninth year in downtown Rockford

October 28, 2021 @ 2:39 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — The city’s biggest holiday tradition is back this year, and there are plenty...

Stroll on State is back: In-person event will return to downtown Rockford

October 28, 2021 @ 2:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Downtown will transform into a winter wonderland again as Stroll on State returns...

Visitors Bureau needs your help finding Rockford's Christmas tree for Stroll on ...

October 21, 2021 @ 2:28 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — One of the highlights of Stroll on State is the lighting of the...

Stroll on State seeks volunteers for this year's downtown Rockford event

September 7, 2021 @ 10:48 am

It’s almost that time of year for Stroll On State. After a year off because of the pandemic, you can help bring Stroll...

RACVB Shares Diversity Initiatives in Honor of Black History Month

February 23, 2021 @ 12:18 pm

John Groh of the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau discusses their Diversity Initiatives announced in honor of Black History Month, and how the...

RACVB Shares Diversity Initiatives in Honor o...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Listen! Plan Your Rockford Area Weekend Here!

January 7, 2021 @ 9:43 am

Andrea Cook from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is back after the holiday break to tell us about all the activities we...

Christmas Tree Cutting for Stroll on State

November 18, 2020 @ 10:32 am

Stroll on State will have a different look and feel this year. While many festivities will be virtual, the Christmas tree will still be...

Stroll on State Will Be Different this Year

September 22, 2020 @ 10:06 am

Rockford’s annual Stroll on State is still happening this year, but with some changes. Due to the pandemic, Stroll on State won’t be the...

Rockford Sharefest & Stroll on State Need You

January 2, 2020 @ 11:17 am

It’s after the holidays and just like your home, downtown Rockford is packing away the decorations too. Rockford Sharefest and Stroll on State is...

Help Decorate Downtown Rockford This Weekend!

November 18, 2019 @ 5:42 pm

This weekend, downtown Rockford will begin its transformation into the Christmas wonderland that has become so crucial to the Stroll On State and downtown...

Stroll on State Looking For Volunteers

September 23, 2019 @ 7:18 am

The 7th Annual Stroll on State is just under 75 days away and the Rockford Area Visitors and Convention Bureau is now accepting applications...