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Important Information for the City of Rochester's 2022 4th Fest

Post Date:06/30/2022

2022 4TH FESTThe City of Rochester’s 2022 4th Fest is just a few days away! If you’re planning on attending the festival and/or fireworks, plan ahead for potential travel impacts as you head toward (and away from) Soldiers Field Memorial Park.

  • Be aware of continued construction on 2nd Avenue SW, particularly near the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 4th Street SW which remains closed. Congestion may occur in this area. Ongoing construction projects can be monitored here.
  • Rochester Public Transit will be following the published holiday schedule on Independence Day. Only Routes 21-26 will be in operation on Monday, July 4.

Given the potential for heavy vehicle and foot traffic on event day, we encourage you to plan extra time for travel to and from Soldiers Field Memorial Park all day on Monday, July 4.

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

Additionally, we encourage all residents and visitors to monitor weather conditions approaching and during the celebration. We will also monitor updates from the National Weather Service and share information as necessary.

View full 4th Fest lineup and schedule of events here.

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