Monday, July 13, 2026 · Meet at 3:15 PM
Star Spangled Stroll
North Main Street Lot (next to Citizens Bank) · Rochester, NH
On July 13, Rochester's patriotic community walk steps off at 3:15 PM from the North Main Street lot next to Citizens Bank, travels through downtown along Wakefield Street, and ends at Spaulding High School. Red, white, and blue encouraged - pets welcome on the stroll.
Put on your best red, white, and blue and join neighbors for Rochester’s patriotic community walk.
Meet at the North Main Street lot (next to Citizens Bank) at 3:15 PM. The stroll travels through downtown along Wakefield Street and ends at Spaulding High School, gateway to the Lilac Family Fun Fest. Catch a performance by the Rochester Legacy Cheerleaders before the stroll begins.
Good to know:
- Water is available at the start of the stroll
- Family-friendly community event - costumes and decorations encouraged
- Prefer a shorter stroll? Follow the route back along Union Street to the starting point
- Friendly pets are permitted on the stroll, but can’t enter the Lilac Family Fun Fest area
Star Spangled Stroll: your questions answered
Where does the Star Spangled Stroll start and end?
Meet at the North Main Street lot next to Citizens Bank at 3:15 PM. The stroll travels through downtown along Wakefield Street and ends at Spaulding High School. Prefer a shorter walk? Follow the route back along Union Street to the starting point.
Can I bring my dog on the Star Spangled Stroll?
Friendly pets are welcome on the stroll itself, but they cannot enter the Lilac Family Fun Fest area at Spaulding High School.
Is there entertainment before the stroll?
Yes - catch a performance by the Rochester Legacy Cheerleaders before the stroll begins, and water is available at the start.
Page updated July 17, 2026.
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