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Annual Events
Each year, the Sterling-Rock Falls area hosts several annual events to appreciate holidays, cultures and community.
  • Seasonal Sights & Sounds Parade - Generally conducted on the first Friday of December, the Seasonal Sights and Sounds Parade celebrates the holiday season.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more details.
  • Mexican Fiesta Days - This is an annual Mexican heritage celebration with a queen contest, folkloric dancing, open house and cultural entertainment. A large parade on travels through Sterling and Rock Falls.  Mexican food vendors offer there tasty treats on the streets, a soccer tournament is held and more!
  • Rock the River. - Held along the riverfront in Rock Falls, the event brings in live performers to play music along the river.
     
  • Storyteller Festival - First Weekend in September.  The Sterling Public Library hosts a wonderful weekend of storytelling in the park for both young and old.  Nationally recognized storytellers come to town to entertain! Details.

 


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