Rockford hosted the annual 815 Day on Aug. 15 offering live performances and activities around the city. The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau handed out local favorites like Mrs. Fisher's chips and gelato from Franchesco's.
SLIDESHOW: Rockford Area Celebrates 815 Day
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Hammy the Ice Hog handed out goodies to attendees at 815 Day in Rockford.
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Kids covered the sidewalk near the bridge with chalk drawings.
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Hammy the Ice Hog spent time watching the performers and hanging out with kids drawing with chalk.
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The five dancers performed, "Grease Lightning," implementing solo acts in the middle of the song.
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Participants were encouraged to bring plastic caps to help create a bottle cap art piece to encourage keeping Illinois clean.
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The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted lunch on the patio with live music, bags, plinko and gelato.
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Those playing plinko or bags competed to win prizes.
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Andrew Robinson performed live music on the patio.
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Franchesco's offered gelato with a variety of toppings and sauces.
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One young lady draws a rainbow butterfly in front of the Rockford Register Star building.
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The Rockford Dance Company performed to the song, "Grease Lightning," in front of the Rockford Register Star building.
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