Here is what you can expect at this summer's Salute to the 4th celebration
Local Sports and The Shift will perform at this year's Salute to the 4th event at Silver Lake Park, organizers announced today.
Now in its fourth year, Salute to the 4th is Rochester's largest all-ages Independence Day celebration. In addition to music, the afternoon lineup includes food trucks, a youth sports camp, a car/truck/motorcycle show, and a skate and BMX contest.
The festival caps off with the annual fireworks display, followed by an electric after-party featuring Apollo Music Group's Gavin Boss.
The family-friendly event is again being hosted by The Commission, Rochester's only standalone young professionals organization.
Skate & BMX Contest
- 1-5 p.m. at the Silver Lake Skate Park
- Three classes: Beginner, Intermediate and Expert
- Featuring pro skater and Rochester native Alec Majerus
- Sign up online
Free kids camp
- 3:30-5:30 p.m. (more info here)
- Hosted by the Med City Freeze (football) and Med City FC (soccer)
- Open to kids of all ages and abilities
Food Truck Festival
Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
- 3-5:30 p.m. (check-in 2-2:50 p.m.)
- All makes, models and types of cars, trucks & motorcycles welcome
- Sign up online
Music lineup
- Local Sports and The Shift from 5:30-8 p.m.
- Riverside Concerts presents the Concert Band from 8-10 p.m.
- After-party from 10:30-11:45 p.m.
Fireworks Display
Begins at approximately 10 p.m.
Salute to the 4th photos by Alex Douangmala