Fourth of July in Rochester

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Fourth of July in Rochester

Updated for 2025

Starting in 2026, the City of Rochester is transitioning away from the former 4th Fest concert event at Soldiers Field. In its place, the City will continue to support a fireworks display and explore a new media partnership to share music and community messages in a broadcast format. More details on that broadcast will be shared as they are confirmed.

In 2026, the Rochester Community Band will also present an celebratory concert on July 4 at Cascade Lake Park.

Fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. They are free and open to the public.

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Fireworks Schedule

Cost

What to bring

Seating

Restrooms

Smoking

Weather Policy

Parking Information

Please note: Construction around Soldiers Field may affect travel and parking. We’ll update this page as more information becomes available.

All city and residential side streets are open for event parking unless marked otherwise. Free parking is also available at the following locations:

3rd Street Ramp, 100 3rd St SW
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Lot, 7th St SW
- ⚠️ The west half of this lot is reserved for accessible parking.
Soldiers Field West Lot, Soldiers Field Dr SW
Roy Sutherland Playground Area, Soldiers Field Dr SW
Soldiers Field East Lot, Soldiers Field Dr SW
Street parking along Soldiers Field Dr SW, George Gibbs Dr SW, and 1st Ave SW

Supporters & Partners

Rochester's Fourth of July fireworks display is sponsored by the Office of the Mayor. Rochester Parks & Recreation, the Rochester Fire Department, and the Rochester Police Department make the annual fireworks display a safe and welcoming community experience.

Fireworks Sponsor