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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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Celebrating the Music of PRINCE! LIVE! with Chase & Ovation - 4th Fest: Rochester's Official 4th of July Celebration


4th Fest - 2022 | Rochester's Official 4th of July Celebration!  | Fireworks, Food Trucks, Music & More! | Soldiers Field - #RochMN | FREE

Food trucks (Jersey Jo's Philly Cheesesteaks and More, The Wandering Scoop, Infuzn Foods, Taco Lab, Whiskey Dick's, & Minne’SNO’da Shave Ice) will be on-site!

Celebrating the Music of PRINCE! LIVE! with Chase & Ovation - 8:30 PM - The World's Premier Prince Tribute Show based out of Prince's beloved hometown of Minneapolis, MN. Fans of the show include some of Prince's former bandmates and family members who give Chase & Ovation the highest marks for reproducing Prince's music 'the way it is meant to be played, heard, and felt'. This high-energy, "Spot On", audio and visually captivating production brings you the very best of Prince throughout his expansive career in this one of a kind arena-caliber concert experience. Performing hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and beyond, Chase & Ovation delivers one of the greatest live music performances and shows to represent a generation of music... of all time! ...."A Real Must See!  - https://www.chaseandovation.com/


4:00 PM  •  DJ LaidEe P | DJ Set #1
4:30 PM  •  Lone Piñon | New Mexican String Band | Global Music Series
5:45 PM  •  DJ LaidEe P | DJ Set #2
6:15 PM  •  Rochester Community Band | Patriotic Music/Symphonic Wind
7:30 PM  •  DJ LaidEe P | DJ Set #3
8:00 PM  •  Susan McMillan | Rochester Poet Laureate
8:30 PM  • Celebrating the Music of*PRINCE*! LIVE! with Chase & Ovation

10:00 PM • FIREWORKS!!! 

Rochester Civic Music presents 4th Fest, Rochester's Official 4th of July Celebration! All are welcome and encouraged to attend this annual FREE community celebration which takes place in Soldiers Field Park near the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial, featuring a diverse lineup of musical offerings from near and far, a poetry recitation from Rochester's Poet Laureate, and FOOD TRUCKS, all leading up to the main attraction ... FIREWORKS! The festival takes place in an open-to-the-public City park, so lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome.


Presented by the City of Rochester’s music department, Rochester Civic Music, in partnership with Rochester Parks & Recreation, the Rochester Fire Department, and the Rochester Police Department.

City Parking Options for 4th Fest at Soldiers Field Park

3rd Street Parking Ramp (100 3rd St SW)
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Parking Lot (7th St. SW)
Soldiers Field Swimming Pool Parking Lot (Soldiers Field Dr. SW)
Soldiers Field Tennis Court Parking Lot (Soldiers Field Dr. SW)
Roy Sutherland Playground Parking Area (Soldiers Field Dr. SW)
Street Parking (Soldiers Field Dr. SW, George Gibbs Dr. SW)
Street Parking (1st Ave SW, Near YMCA)
Soldiers Field Parking Lot, Across the River (Broadway Ave S)
All City and residential side streets, unless marked otherwise

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support Grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
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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.

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