2012 EVENT SCHEDULE in THE DISTRICT

Saturday, March 17, 2012
11:30AM - 1:30PM

The St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade: Saturday, March 17th, the Grand Parade commences with 10:00AM Mass at St. Mary's Church in Rock Island, Illinois. 

The Grand Parade begins at 23rd St. and 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. proceeds through downtown Rock Island and crosses the Mississippi River to downtown Davenport, Iowa.

It starts at 11:30AM and ends at 1:30PM.

Saturday, May 5, 2012
Downtown Rock Island
8:00AM


Keep Rock Island Beautiful and The Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District invite you to participate  in the
Annual Downtown Clean Up Day.  We need your help!  Please help us beautify our community and enhance our surroundings.        

Meet at 8:00 a.m. on the first floor of the City parking ramp located on Third Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets. Complimentary coffee, juice and donuts, water and cleaning supplies will be provided. Projects will include sweeping, weeding and general clean up.  

PLEASE CALL TO VOLUNTEER! 
INDIVIDUALS, PAIRS OR GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED!

Carolyn Fuller - (309) 786-1334 
The District - (309) 788-6311

Friday, May 11, 2012
5:00 - 9:00PM

Saturday May 19, 2012
8:00AM  - Festivities Begin
9:00AM  - Walk Begins
Great River Plaza

A bi-state walk to raise awareness and funds from the American Heart Association.


For a printable brochure click here.

Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, May 28, 2012
8:00AM - 6:00PM

Friday, June 8, 2012           Gates open at 5:00PM
Saturday, June 9, 2012     Gates open at 4:00PM

Friday, June 15 & Saturday, June 16, 2012
7:00PM
All Ages Show!
Weather Permitting.




Outdoor concert on the Great River Plaza. 

Saturday, June 30, 2012
Gates open at 11:00AM

Outdoor concert on the Great River Plaza stage, fun in the sun, and a whole lotta balls!

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
6:00PM - 10:30PM
Schwiebert Riverfront Park







Red, White & Boom! is Rock Island and Davenport's annual July 3rd celebration of our country’s independence. The bi-state fireworks show will launch from the river with primary viewing areas and family activities located in Rock Island and Davenport.  Over 20,000 crowded the Mississippi Riverfront last year for all of the festivities. 

Free admission.

Friday, July 14, 2012
7:00PM - 12:30 AM

   


Outdoor concert on the Great River Plaza stage.  

Friday, August 10, 2012           Gates open at 5:00PM
Saturday, August 11, 2012     Gates open at Noon






“The Original District Festival”, Ya Maka My Weekend turns 21 years old this year with the region's best Caribbean music, food, culture, and island atmosphere.  The sand, rasta wear, palm trees, and surfboards all return to transform downtown Rock Island into a tropical oasis. 

Spicy Caribbean foods, reggae music, swimwear fashion, pirates, tiki torches, beach balls, open air marketplace, tie dye clothing, sarongs and other apparel, cowry shell and hand-crafted jewelry, incense & oils, wood carvings, drums, African wares, and sunglasses.

It's Reggae...in the District!

Saturday, August 25, 2012
2:00PM - 6:00PM
21 and over

RIBCO presents...The 3rd Annual River City Beer "Festiv-ale"

Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 1, 2012     8:30AM - 6:00PM
Sunday, September 2, 2012        8:30AM - 6:00PM






The Rock Island Grand Prix turns 18 years old on Labor Day Weekend.  The Rock Island Grand Prix is an independent kart racing event which draws hundreds of entries from throughout the United States and Canada, competing for a minimum purse of $25,000.

In addition to being recognized as the world's largest street race, the Grand Prix is a unique social event. With thousands of spectators lining the streets, fans and drivers alike can mingle in The District for all the racing action and evening entertainment.

Click here to see the Rock Island Grand Prix course map.

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF STREET CLOSINGS

Free admission.

Saturday September 1, 2012
Sign In: 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Last bike in at 6:00 PM

Starting & Ending at the Daiquiri Factory:

1809 2nd Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201

Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society
For Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Research
              
 

Thursday, October 25, 2012
5:00 - 8:00PM
The Great River Plaza in The District
(2nd Avenue between 17th & 19th Streets)
Downtown Rock Island

Fright Night is the annual Halloween party just for kids and happens the Thursday before Halloween. Fright Night features a children’s costume contest, treasure hunt, scary stories, make-and-take activities. 

Fright Night is presented by the City of Rock Island Parks & Recreation, RICAP and The District.

Free admission.

Saturday, October 27, 2012
7:00PM

BONEYARD BOOGIE presented by Daiquiri Factory
THE Halloween Bash in The District!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Gates Open at 7:00PM

Friday, December7, 2012
5:00PM - 9:00PM