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201 4th St. SE
Suite 170
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-328-2200
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About Rochester Public Music
Rochester Public Music brings people together through concerts, cultural programs, and music education. Our events are free and public by design.
We turn parks into concert venues, bring artists into classrooms, and share music across neighborhoods. Our work is rooted in shared experience, local connection, and the belief that music belongs to everyone.
Music with Purpose.
Rochester Public Music is a department of the City of Rochester.
Our Programs
- FORWARD Park Concerts: Free summer concerts in Rochester parks. Local bands, local food, and space for everyone to gather.
- Riverside Music Series: Live music. Big names. No tickets. Large-scale concerts featuring chart-topping acts and rising stars.
- Sound School: In-school residencies where students explore rhythm, movement, and musical identity — from hip hop and taiko drumming to close-harmony singing.
- Passport Sessions: Free outdoor concerts during Thursdays Downtown, celebrating culture and connection through sound.
CANCELED - 4th Fest Independence Day Celebration
- Date: 07/04/2024 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Location: Soldiers Memorial Field
244 Soldiers Field Drive SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55902
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the 4th Fest Independence Day event and fireworks have been canceled.
The event and fireworks require extensive dry-weather set-up time, making a successful show this evening too difficult to prepare. If weather permits, the fireworks will be rescheduled for tomorrow, July 5. Updates will be announced via our website, social media and local news outlets.
City of Rochester Emergency Management Director Captain Jon Turk shares, “Canceling an event is never easy, especially when it is a summer tradition like the Fourth of July fireworks. Ultimately our top priority is the safety of our community and what is driving this decision.”
When: Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Where: Soldiers Field Memorial Park | 300 7th St. SW, Rochester, MN 55904
Updates, including weather announcements, will be posted on the Event Updates page, as well as social media (City of Rochester Facebook, City of Rochester Instagram, Rochester Public Music Facebook, Rochester Public Music Instagram).
Rochester’s official Independence Day celebration, 4th Fest is a free, annual community event featuring live music, poetry, and fireworks. With local food vendors and craft beer, 4th Fest is a fun-filled celebration for the entire family!
The popular virtual pet parade returns again this year! To include your animal companion in this pet-friendly 4th of July parade, please email their photo to publicmusic@rochestermn.gov by Wednesday, June 26, and include “Virtual Pet Parade” in the subject line.
If you’d like your pet’s name displayed, please include their name in the body of the email or directly on the photo. You can submit a photo of your pet in patriotic gear, a fun costume, or just being their adorable selves!
Parking Information
Additional information can be found on the Event Updates page.
2024 Schedule of Events
6 p.m. - Rochester Community Band
7 p.m. - Virtual Pet Parade
8:25 p.m. - Jean Prokott: Rochester Poet Laureate
8:30 p.m. - Free Fallin The Tom Petty Concert Experience
10 p.m. - Fireworks
Additional Information
Visit the 4th Fest Series Page for additional information about the event.
Sponsored by the City of Rochester, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union & Fette Productions