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Passport Sessions: Exploring Music

Est. 2010

Passport Sessions are fun-filled events highlighting a wide variety of cultures and traditions. There’s always something new to discover!

Stay tuned for information about our 2025 Passport Sessions artists.

Save the dates - we'll see you next year! 2025 dates:

  • June 26, 2025
  • July 17, 2025
  • July 31, 2025

4th Fest 2022 | 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 MoreThe Wandering ScoopInfuzn FoodsTaco LabWhiskey Dick's, & Minne’SNO’da Shave Ice) will be on-site!

Rochester Civic Music presents 4th FestRochester'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.

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!!!

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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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.