City of Rochester
News Release
(Tuesday, July 25, 2023) – This summer’s Party in the Park concert series continues 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27, at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square, 353 Court St. Downtown. This week is the “Genre Jamboree” featuring the Zac Brown Tribute Band (country music) and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (reggae, rock and dub fusion); two bands with two different sounds that will have concert goers moving to the beat.
Party in the Park concerts feature a wide variety of popular national acts and some of the best local and regional talent.
During this Thursday’s Party in the Park, concert organizers will give a heartfelt tribute to honor Wayne Budd, a dear friend and Party in the Park team member who passed away on July 14.
Party in the Park continues every Thursday through Aug. 17. Gates open at 6 p.m. and performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The remaining Party in the Park concert series lineup includes:
- 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 admission, in advance (while supplies last). Tickets can be purchased at the gate, 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, the Wine Time 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 Wine Time Bar will be featuring select wines from Bully Hill Vineyards, prosecco, wine slushies and wine spritzers. 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., as well as at The Strong Museum, 1 Manhattan Square.
Party in the Park is produced by Rochester Events | Springut Group Inc. and hosted by the City of Rochester; and sponsored by Genesee Beer, Labatt USA; Wilkins RV; and Bully Hill Winery.
The media partners for Party in the Park are iHeart Radio and WHEC Channel 10.
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The Administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Guided by the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester 2034” comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of Rochester.