Rochester Reporter

Celebrating 26 years, the Party in the Park concert series returns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park starting Thursday, July 13 with headliner Andy Frasco & the U.N., and opening band, Ripe. The Party in the Park concert series features a wide variety of popular national acts and some of the best local and regional talent.

“Party in the Park showcases Rochester’s vibrant Downtown and our longstanding love for music,” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “I invite the entire community to come enjoy the world-class entertainment that has made this signature City event a valuable community favorite for 26 years and counting.”

“You can’t get any better than this—two amazing acts all in one night each week for only $7,” said series promoter Jeff Springut, CEO of Rochester Events. “All in amazing Downtown Rochester, the heartbeat of the city. We’re ready for a summer full of music, food and beverage, and friends!”

Party in the Park kicks off on Thursday, July 13 and will continue every Thursday through Aug. 17. Each week, gates will open at 6 p.m. and performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 353 Court St.

This year’s full Party in the Park concert series lineup includes:

• July 13: Ripe; Andy Frasco & the U.N.

• July 20: Max Creek; Melvin Seals & JGB

• July 27: Zac Brown Tribute Band; Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

• Aug. 3: Shamarr Allen; The Seven Wonders

• Aug. 10: The Pete Griffith Group; Twiddle

• Aug. 17: Joe Samba; Lettuce

General admission tickets for Party in the Park are $7 (children 12 and under are free). VIP Ultra Lounge tickets are $32, which includes your $7 admission fee, in advance (while supplies last.) Tickets are on sale starting today and can be purchased online at www.RochesterEvents.com or in-person at the Auditorium Theater, 885 E. Main St.

Returning this year to Party in the Park are the VIP Ultra Lounge, the Craft Beer Garden, a Bubbly Bar and Bazaar in the Park. The VIP Ultra Lounge provides exclusive access to a VIP Ultra Lounge with private restrooms, a full cash bar, table service, front stage access, chair massage, and a commemorative lanyard.

Craft beer lovers can enjoy the Craft Beer Garden featuring a rotating showcase of New York State’s best IPAs, ciders, stouts, and more. The Bubbly Bar will also be returning with prosecco and mimosas. There will be happy hour specials at each show from 6–7:30 p.m.

Bazaar in the Park is a weekly collective of emerging designers, vintage collectors, and artisanal products, creating a community around art, crafts, fashion, and discovery. New vendors will arrive every other week, making Bazaar at the Park a place to consistently discover new, emerging talent and creativity.

Patrons may bring one sealed bottle of water into the Party in the Park concerts. Lawn chairs, bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, and pets are prohibited. In addition, a strict no- smoking policy will be enforced. Smokers must go to a designated area.

Parking is available at nearby parking garages including the Washington Square Garage, 111 Woodbury Blvd., the Court Street Garage, 194 Court St., the East End Garage, 475 E. Main St., and The Strong Museum, 1 Manhattan Square.

Party in the Park is a City of Rochester event produced by Rochester Events | Springut Group Inc., and sponsored by McCarthy Tents and Events, Labatt USA, Genesee Beer, Country Inn & Suites, United Business Systems, and Wilkins RV.

The media partners for Party in the Park are iHeart Radio and WHEC Channel 10.

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