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Rock Island Arsenal 160th Anniversary & Armed Forces Day
The Rock Island Arsenal invites the greater Quad Cities to be a part of our 160th Anniversary and Armed Forces Day Celebration on Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rock Island Arsenal welcomes the Quad Cities to come together and thank those who serve in America’s Armed Forces. This year’s celebration includes military equipment displays, watercraft, armed forces recruiters, history of the Arsenal displays, a large Kid’s Zone with a petting zoo, six food trucks, a festival pavilion with local favorite beverages, a spring bazaar, music from “Cody Road Live,” and much more.
The event will kick off with the America Kid’s Run, mascot races, and the Run the Rock 5K & 10K race.
Those participating in any of the run/walk events can get registered today at http://getmeregistered.com/RIARunTheRock. Register early for the best price: April adults – $38, kids – $18; May adults – $40, kids – $20.