Independence Day fireworks set for July 3 at Community Center

Last year's events was hailed a huge success. (Sharon Brewster photo)

ROCHESTER - Rochester Main Street and the City of Rochester announced on Friday that planning is under way for the 2^nd annual Fireworks Festival July 3 at the Rochester Community Center.

The festival will be held 6-10 p.m. and will again feature live music, children's games, face painting, Wildlife Encounters, fun glow toys, food, vendors, and more.

The fireworks are scheduled to begin around 9:30 p.m. with viewing from the athletic fields of Spaulding High School. The public is invited to attend the festival and bring blankets or lawn chairs to relax while viewing.

"This event was a massive success last year," noted Angela Mills, Executive Director for Rochester Main Street. "We are excited to make our second year even better."

Vendor applications are still being accepted by Rochester Main Street, who said Main Street is working with city officials to make this event easier and more successful for vendors. "We want this to be a great event for the public, while also being valuable to businesses," Mills said. Brick-and-mortar businesses as well as home-based businesses are welcome to participate as vendors.

This event is pet-free, so the public is asked to leave animals at home. "We don't want the fireworks to scare Fido," Mills said.

Rochester Main Street welcomes volunteer involvement with this community event. If you are interested in participating with this or future events, contact Main Street atDirector@RochesterMainStreet.org.

This event is cosponsored by the City of Rochester.