A Free Concert Series In Rock Island Is Celebrating Its 66th Year

More summer fun is coming to Rock Island as one of its popular summer concert series is celebrating a big milestone. The Starlight Revue, a summer concert series at Lincoln Park in Rock Island is kicking off in June for its 66th year and admission is once again free.

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In a press release on Tuesday, officials from the City of Rock Island put out a press release asking Quad Citians to come dance or relax under the stars at this year’s Starlight Revue. For those who don't know, the Starlight Revue is a free concert series held in Lincoln Park.

Officials say people can expect many genres of music to be featured at this year’s 66th annual Rock Island Parks & Recreation Concert Series. This year's series will begin on Tuesday, June 7th.

A total of eight free concerts will take place at Lincoln Park in Rock Island from June 7th to July 26th. Officials say that food and desserts will be available for purchase starting at 5:00 pm at each concert. Food and dessert will be from the Hy-Vee Grill and Dessert Station. Popcorn and drinks will be served by the Parks Department.

The concerts during the Starlight Revue will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. on each date.

The City of Rock Island and the Parks and Recreation Department want you to come and enjoy a beautiful night in Lincoln Park with great music, food, dancing, and fun.

Below is the schedule for the 66th annual Starlight Revue:

June
- June 7 - River City 6
- June 14 - Josh Duffee Orchestra
- June 21 - Tony Rangel & Friends
- June 28 - The Tailfins
July
- July 5 - Gray Wolf Band
- July 12 - Mercury Brothers
- July 19 - The Hotrods
- July 26 - The Night People

Officials say that August 9 will be reserved as a rain date if needed.

Follow the event on Facebook or call the rain line at 732-RAIN (7246) after 3:30 pm on Tuesday to check the status of the event if there is inclement weather.

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