4th Fest Independence Day Celebration
Date & Time
Fri Jul 04 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Location
Soldiers Field Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55902, United States | Rochester, MN
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Rochester's official 4th of July celebration!Held at Soldiers Field Park, 4th Fest features live music, a virtual pet parade, and a fireworks display to close the night. It’s a chance to gather, unwind, and enjoy music and fireworks together.
SCHEDULE
5 p.m. | Get ready!
Vendors will have concessions available for purchase; come early to choose your spot in the park. Coolers, food, drink, lawn chairs, blankets, and other items to make your experience more comfortable are welcome and encouraged. Please leave grills at home.
6 p.m. | Rochester Community Band
The Rochester Community Band is open to all and provides an opportunity for life-long musical expression and enjoyment. They provide quality and challenging musical experiences for their members, while educating and entertaining family audiences in Southeastern Minnesota.
7 p.m. | Virtual Pet Parade (video)
The Virtual Pet Parade is a video celebration of your animal companions, shown on the jumbo screen during 4th Fest. It plays at 7:00 p.m., between the Rochester Community Band and the evening headliner.
Email a photo of your pet to [email protected] by July 2 if you'd like to be included!
8:25 p.m. | Jean Prokott, Rochester Poet Laureate (video)
Commissioned by Rochester Public Music, this annual tradition features an original video poem by Poet Laureate Jean Prokott. The piece honors themes of community, place, and celebration, and was shared onstage at 4th Fest.
8:30 p.m. | Free Fallin: The Tom Petty Concert Experience
Free Fallin has been performing Tom’s music internationally for more than 17 years, evolving into a complete and spectacular live music production. This band, with its highly skilled members, delivers a professional and entertaining experience for any Tom Petty fan. Their show features all of Tom's hits and includes instruments and clothes that re-create the authentic experience of a Tom Petty concert.
10 p.m. | Fireworks!
Fireworks will begin promptly at 10, and will last approximately 30 minutes.
See more information at https://www.rochestermn.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14465/4583
Event Location
Soldiers Field Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55902, United StatesEvent Host
Rochester Public Music