4th Fest

About

Presented by Rochester Public Music, 4th Fest is the city’s official Independence Day celebration. This free, family-friendly event brings the community together for an evening of live music, poetry, great food, and a dazzling fireworks show over Soldiers Field. Whether you're relaxing with friends or enjoying the fireworks with family, 4th Fest brings Rochester together for a shared celebration of music, community, and summer.

Schedule

5:00 p.m. –Vendors open & early arrivals welcome
Local food and craft beverage vendors will be onsite.

Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and picnic fare welcome
Please leave grills and pets at home (service animals welcome)

6:00 p.m. – Rochester Community Band
Kick off the evening with patriotic and traditional concert band favorites.

7:00 p.m. – Virtual Pet Parade
A fun and heartwarming video tribute to Rochester’s animal companions, set to music and played on the jumbo screen.

8:25 p.m. – Jean Prokott, Rochester Poet Laureate
An original poem by Jean Prokott celebrates the moment and the meaning of gathering together as a community.

8:30 p.m. – Free Fallin: The Tom Petty Concert Experience
Sing along to beloved hits in a high-energy tribute show that spans decades of classic rock.

10:00 p.m. – Fireworks
The sky lights up in a 30-minute fireworks display—don’t miss it!