Bicentennial Monument To Be Unveiled At Rochester Homecoming

ROCHESTER, MI — 2017 marks the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Rochester. In celebration of this historic milestone, the city will host Rochester Homecoming on Saturday, August 12, from noon to 10 pm at Rochester Municipal Park. At 10 am, the City of Rochester will officially unveil the Bicentennial Monument.

Located at the entrance to the Rochester Municipal Park, the centerpiece of the monument will feature a Sundial designed by Michigan artist Russell Thayer, surrounded by Historic Decade Stones depicting key moments in Rochester’s history, benches and engraved brick pavers.

At Noon, Rochester Homecoming will kick off with a Bicycle Parade, where children of all ages are invited to decorate their bikes in red, white and blue. Activities throughout the day include the Upland Hills Mobile Farm, Oakland County Parks Activity Area, Concerts @ the Bandshell, food, Touch-A-Truck with Rochester Police and Fire Department Vehicles and much more.

At night, the evening kicks off at 6 pm with Concerts @ the Bandshell featuring Audrey Ray and Ashley Lynn & the Spurs. At 9 pm, the Balloon Glow begins, followed by the Bicentennial Fireworks Display at 9:40 pm.

Photo of the Rochester Municipal Park courtesy of the city of Rochester