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MLK Center hosts Soul of the City 2026

By Sharon Wren,

15 hours ago

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center presents Soul of the City 2026, a free, family-friendly celebration of community, culture and connection on Saturday, September 5th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Franklin Field, 1251-9th Street in Rock Island.

The festivities start with the Soul of the City Parade at 10 a.m. The parade starts at Frances Willard Elementary School, 25th Avenue and 9th Street, and heads north on 9th Street before ending at Franklin Field.

Highlights for the day include:

Event Host: Award-winning Rock Island educator and activist Rita Jett
Funktastic Five
MLK’s Boxing Club and Dynamic Status Gems Dance Team
Six of the QC’s most sought after DJs
Kidz Zone with activities for all ages
West End Rib Festival & Contest

There’s plenty for guests to enjoy, including:

Live music and entertainment
Food trucks and local vendors
Kids’ games and activities
Community resource booths
And much more!

The event is free and open to the public. Click here or call (309) 732-2999 for more information.

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