Soul of the City
Soul of the City Saturday, August 30, 2025 10:00?AM 6:00?PM Franklin Field 1251 9th StreetRock Island, IL, 61201 Soul of the City is happening Saturday, August 30! Join the MLK Center, Rock Island Parks and Recreation, The West End Rib Fest, Community Caring Conference and The Rock Island County NAACP in celebrating “Soul of the City” 2025, an outdoor community block party celebrating all cultures, strength in neighborhoods and families. Welcoming nearly 5,000 people, “Soul of the City” will feature a parade, a rib festival, food, merchant and resource vendors, live entertainment and many activities for youth and families! And this year, get ready to be amazed — the Jesse White Tumblers are joining us! Known nationwide for their jaw-dropping flips and powerful message, they’ll be leading the parade and performing live at Franklin Field. This is a free, family-friendly event you don’t want to miss!
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CDT
August 30, 2025 10AM-6PM
Location
Franklin Field 1251 9th Street, Rock Island, IL, 61201
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Contact Information
Contact: Shaniece Payne
Phone: 309-732-2993
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