Rochester considers launch of new model for Fourth of July

Rochester considers launch of new model for Fourth of July

ROCHESTER — The 2026 budget for Rochester’s Fourth of July activities isn’t expected to change, but operations could shift to a more sustainable and cost-effective model. “I think people can expect a slightly different event,” Rochester City Administrator Alison Zelms said of the 2026 holiday activities, following Monday’s discussion of the related budget. City staff had recommended maintaining $36,000 annually for fireworks, while ending most o…