Update Rock Island is a segment at city council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.
Soul of the City
Soul of the City is this Saturday, August 30th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Franklin Field, 1251 9th Street. This outdoor community celebration brings together the MLK Center, Rock Island Parks and Recreation, the West End Rib Fest, the Community Caring Conference, and the Rock Island County NAACP. The event highlights our neighborhoods, families and cultures with live entertainment, kids’ activities, a parade and the Rib Fest competition.
The 41st Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade is Monday, September 1st at 9:30 a.m. starting at the corner of 18th Avenue and 33rd Street. This year’s theme is Rockin’ the Arts. Come enjoy Rock Island’s four-decade long tradition of marching bands, festive floats, live bands and community groups.
Rock Island Grand Prix
The 30th running of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, will feature 20 races on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend, August 30th and 31st. Admission is free to this family event.
Racing takes place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.