The 2020 Rock Island Labor Day Parade is cancelled. According to a post on the city’s Facebook page by city manager Randy Tweet: The City has been tracking the directives from the Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health since the COVID-19 crisis started and referred to these guidelines before deciding to move forward with any large special events this Spring and Summer. Unfortunately, based on the most recent guidance and the associated risks, we do not feel it is possible to hold the Labor Day Parade and ensure the safety of our citizens. Since the safety of... Read More

Looking for some Halloween family fun this weekend? What’s more fun than a Halloween parade? Enjoy candy, costumes and community fun!   Check out these Halloween-themed parades in the Quad Cities, happening this weekend: Bettendorf The Greater Bettendorf Community Foundation’s Halloween Parade is happening this Saturday Oct 27, beginning at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “Witches on a Walk.” The parade will begin at the intersection of 23rd Street and Middle Road, then continue onto Spruce Hills Drive. The procession will travel to 18th Street, turning left onto 18th Street, continuing... Read More

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. How do you plan to celebrate? There is no shortage of fun activities to enjoy in the Quad Cities this Labor Day weekend, that’s for sure! Whether you plan to enjoy the weekend with family or friends, don’t forget to check out one of the local Labor Day Parades! 34th Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade Happening... Read More

How do you plan to celebrate Mexican Independence Day? If your plans do not include a parade or fiesta, then you need to head to East Moline this weekend! The LULAC QC Fiesta Week will be held on Sunday Sep 17 in celebration of Mexican Independence Day (Sep 16) in downtown East Moline. The LULAC QC Fiesta Parade (formerly known as the Mexican Independence Parade) will start at     noon, right along 15th Avenue in East Moline. Immediately following the parade, the Triumph Bank parking lot (1523 8th Street) will transform into a Fiesta like none other! There will be presentations by the Quad City... Read More