Thought Rockford’s Symbol Was Tall? Hard Rock Guitar Is Even Bigger

As we get closer to Labor Day weekend in Rockford, we're seeing more and more additions to the Hard Rock Casino get completed - that includes the giant guitar that'll be out front and center!

On Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 3:00pm, the Hard Rock Casino Rockford will open to the public.  There will be over 1,300 slot machines, 44 table games, a Hard Rock Café, Hard Rock Live concert venue, several restaurants, and shops throughout.

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Outside of the building, there will stand a 62' 10" tall guitar monument to Rick Nielsen and Cheap Trick.  It's going to look insane!

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I started wondering if 62' 10" is really that tall.  Oh, it is.

If you've ever driven down North 2nd Street in Rockford by the Sinnissippi Bike Path, you know there's the iconic 'Symbol' installation for all to enjoy.  How does it compare in height to the Hard Rock guitar?

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So, the Symbol stands 47' tall.... that's 15 feet 10" shorter than the Hard Rock Casino guitar.  WHAT?!  Now that you have an idea, tell me that's not going to be gigantic.  Holy cow.

Maybe one day Rockford will have an installation, statue, or piece of art that goes down in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the tallest.  That'd be cool!

Get all the details about when the Hard Rock Casino is opening, the concert lineup, and what all to expect on opening day here.