City Of Rochester 4th Of July Celebrations

Celebrate Independence Day with RPO and Fireworks Downtown

Each year, Rochester celebrates the July 4th Independence Day holiday in style with a spectacular display of fireworks. Festivities begin on the Main Street Bridge, from South Ave to Exchange.
2018 Schedule. 

Music and Fireworks

• 7:30 p.m. Paul C. Boutte and The Motown Review
• 9 p.m. Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra featuring conductor Ward Stare
• 10 p.m. Fireworks display over the Genesee River   

Best Fireworks Viewing Spots

• Main Street Bridge
• Broad Street Bridge
• Chestnut Street near the Washington Square Garage
• Streets surrounding these areas

Park for free!

• South Avenue Garage, 39 Stone Street
• Court Street Garage, 194 Court Street
• Sister Cities Garage, 28 N. Fitzhugh Street
• Washington Square Garage, 111 Woodbury Blvd.

Street Closures

• Main Street, from St. Paul St. to State St. will be closed from 6 a.m. on July 4 until 2 a.m. on  July 5.
• The Sister Cities Bridge will close to pedestrians, 6 – 11 p.m.;
• Eastern side of the Genesee Riverway Trail from the Time Warner Cable building to South Ave. will close 1-10:30 p.m.;
• No stopping will be allowed on Route 490 or the Inner Loop.