Rockin' in the Park Concert Series Extended

Because of this year's wonderfully received concert series Rockin' on the Park, the Village of Rosemont announces an additional two weeks of the free summer concert series. The 2013 festival began in early June and will now continue through Thursday, August 29. This extended concert series will feature two more energetic bands, Dot Dot Dot and Wedding Banned, as well as fireworks, food and beverage tents on the park's great lawn, located at 5501 Park Place in Rosemont. All concerts run from 7 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Throughout the remainder of July and August, there will be a variety of live music including 16 Candles, American English, Modern Day Romeos, Infinity, Breakfast Club and the newly added Dot Dot Dot and Wedding Banned. On August 8, a spectacular fireworks show will directly follow the accompanying music act, Infinity. Admission is free, parking is free with validation and outside coolers cannot be brought into the park.

All shows are from 7- 9:45 p.m., and a full schedule can be found below:

Thursday, July 18: 16 Candles - Established in 2003, 16 Candles brings all the great 80′s songs you love to life in full force. The members are five fun-loving guys with a simple love for the music of years past and a mission to fuse nostalgia and style to create a sight/sound spectacular unlike any other.

Thursday, July 25: American English - This Beatles tribute show was voted "number one" by thousands of Beatles fans as winners of sound-a-like contests at Beatlefest for three consecutive years. They have also won Illinois Entertainer of the Year and have been voted "Best Tribute Band" three of the last four years by their fans in the Chicago area.

Wednesday, July 31: Modern Day Romeos - Based out of Chicago's suburbs, the band's six members have come together from different musical backgrounds to create the most fun and high-energy show you can experience. Modern Day Romeos has been endorsed and praised by many in the media including: 95.1 WIIL Rock, STAR 105.5, 102.3 WXLC and 1220 WKRS along with countless newspaper and magazine publications.

Thursday, August 8: INFINITY & Fireworks - With a following that makes them one of the top cover bands in Chicago, INFINITY lights up the stage with their unique vocals and instrumentals performing hits from Boston, Bon Jovi, Led Zeppelin, Styx, Queen, REO Speedwagon and Journey. They are genuine entertainers, and everyone in the audience, no matter what age, will become part of this show. A fireworks show will follow this concert.

Thursday, August 15: Breakfast Club - A high energy rock and dance 80's tribute band, every song Breakfast Club plays is a hit that brings down the house. Moonwalk down memory lane with Breakfast Club as they spin you right round to all the radical sounds, styles and way cool dance steps from the 1980s in over-the-top retro 80s attire.

Thursday, August 22: Dot Dot Dot - "Energized-pop rock" takes on a whole new meaning with this diverse and enthusiastic quintet. Since forming in 2007, Dot Dot Dot has appeared on a national TV series, had their original music placed in national ad campaigns and TV shows, and performed at a wide range of venues including clubs, festivals, casinos and even a rally for the President of the United States. The group's mix of original music and cover songs gives way to their mass appeal and unique presence, both on stage and nationwide.

Thursday, August 29: Wedding Banned - Performing over 100 shows a year, this Chicago-based cover band will surely get your hips moving with rock and dance music from the 80s, 90s and beyond! Ranked as one of the top drawing acts in the Midwest, Wedding Banned entertains at clubs, colleges, weddings, festivals and corporate events. The Taste of Lincoln Avenue, Belmont Sheffield Music Fest and Retro on Roscoe are just a few of the 75 street festivals Wedding Banned has headlined, promising an unconventional experience with every show.

About The Village of Rosemont, Illinois
Rosemont, Illinois, Chicagoland's business and entertainment suburb, is conveniently located five minutes from O'Hare Airport and twenty minutes from Chicago's downtown. Rosemont is home to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, a wide variety of hotel and dining options, the Allstate Arena, the Rosemont Theatre and a host of entertainment and retail venues including MB Financial Park at Rosemont. Rosemont continues to grow and evolve based on the new vision of Mayor Bradley A. Stephens. The newest addition to the Rosemont community, set to open in August 2013, will be the Fashion Outlets of Chicago For more information visit www.rosemont.com.

About The MB Financial Park at Rosemont
MB Financial Park at Rosemont is a 200,000 square-foot entertainment and dining complex that will house eight venues offering upscale international cuisine, live music and comedy, state-of-the-art film, bowling and more. Conveniently located near O'Hare International Airport, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is easily accessible from Chicago as well as the suburbs. The address is 5501 Park Place, a new looping street situated west of River Road between Bryn Mawr and Balmoral Avenues. A 20-minute drive from Chicago's Loop, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is walking distance from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the CTA Blue Line Rosemont station and Rosemont Theatre. Convenient parking is available.

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