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Rock Island to celebrate completion of nearly $9 million Rebuild Downtown project on Sept. 25
Summary
City staff announced a Thursday, Sept. 25, celebration at the Green Lawn (18th Street and 2nd Avenue) to mark completion of the nearly $9 million Rebuild Downtown Rock Island project, with pedicab shuttles, music by DJ Collective and an associated concert at Schwebert Riverfront Park.
Rock Island will celebrate the completion of the Rebuild Downtown Rock Island project on Thursday, Sept. 25, with an outdoor event beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the Green Lawn at the corner of 18th Street and 2nd Avenue, a staff member announced.
The announcement said the project represents a nearly $9 million investment and described it as the largest downtown infrastructure improvement in generations. Two bicycle pedicabs will shuttle visitors from nearby parking lots to the green lawn, and Icon Martini Bar will provide signature drinks. Music at the celebration will be provided by DJ Collective. Attendees were encouraged to stay for dinner and patronize downtown restaurants’ patios.
Following the rebuild celebration, staff promoted the Thursday Night Groove concert series at Schwebert Riverfront Park. The announcement named Danger Zone as the band performing that night; concessions open at 5:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m., with food and beverage vendors listed as Bent River Brewery, Happy Joe's Pizza and Rock Island Parks Grill.
The announcement concluded by inviting the public to attend both events. No permitting, safety, or road-closure details were specified in the announcement.
