City of Rochester
News Release
(Wednesday, May 11, 2022) – Celebrating its 25th year, Party in the Park returns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Memorial Park at Manhattan Square starting June 16. The concert series features a wide variety of popular national acts and some of the best in local and regional talent.
This year’s full lineup on the CGI Digital Main Stage includes:
• June 16: Hometown Night
o Appetite for Voltage; Zac Brown Tribute Band
• June 23: FREE admission
o Sammy Rae & the Friends; Bonerama; The Sideways
• June 30: Classic Stones Live featuring the Glimmer Twins; Blind Spots; Tommy Brunett Band
• July 7: Yonder Mountain String Band; Motherfolk; Street Pharmacy
• July 14: X Ambassadors; Colin James; Head to the Roots
• July 21: Melvin Seals; RootsCollider
• July 28: Almost Queen; Shamarr Allen; Pickle Mafia
• Aug. 4: Friends of the Brothers with Peter Levin; Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
• Aug. 11: The Seven Wonders; Hello City - Bare Naked Ladies Tribute; JUMBOshrimp
“Party in the Park builds on Rochester’s renown for producing premiere arts and entertainment,” said Mayor Malik Evans. “Our reputation isn’t just local—it’s international. The live music, world-class talent and the tens of thousands of Rochester music lovers makes Party in the Park a special place to be.”
“You can’t get any better than this—nine weeks straight of three amazing acts all in one night for only $7,” said 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!”
“MVP Health Care is proud to support and celebrate this exciting event that has been a longstanding tradition in Rochester,” said MVP Health Care’s President and CEO, Chris Del Vecchio. “Party in the Park is a great way for the community to get outside, have fun, and enjoy this unique music series all summer long. We look forward to seeing you there!”
“CGI Digital is back as the main stage sponsor for another year with Party in the Park. We will be bringing the same excitement, fun, and free giveaways as we usually do,” said President & CEO of CGI Digital, Inc., Bob Bartosiewicz. “The CGI party squad is looking forward to all the great acts that are coming to Rochester this summer. We’ll see you there!”
Party in the Park will kick off on Thursday, June 16 and will continue every Thursday through Aug. 11. Gates will open each week at 5 p.m. and performances will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park is located at 353 Court St.
General admission tickets for Party in the Park are $7 (children 12 and under are free). VIP Ultra Lounge tickets are $32 and Season Pass Tickets (GA entry) are $49. Tickets and passes are on sale starting today at www.RochesterEvents.com.
Returning this year to Party in the Park are the MVP Health Care Family Zone, 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 a full cash bar, table service, private restrooms, 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 5–6:30 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 sellers 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 will not be allowed in. In addition, a strict no-smoking policy will be enforced. Smokers must go to a designated, marked area.
Parking is available at nearby parking garages including the Washington Square Garage, 111 Woodbury Blvd.; the Court Street Garage, 194 Court St. and at the East End Garage, 475 E. Main St. Parking will also be available at The Strong, 1 Manhattan Square.
In the event of extreme inclement weather, the rain location for Party in the Park concerts will be at Anthology, 336 East Ave.
Party in the Park is produced by Rochester Events | Springut Group Inc. and sponsored by the City of Rochester; MVP Healthcare; CGI Digital; Labatt USA; Wilkins RV; WHEC Channel 10
The media partner for Party in the Park is iHeart Radio.
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