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Downtown Auburn gears up for July events: Fourth of July festival, Party on the Plaza and summer nights
Summary
City staff previewed a series of free and ticketed summer events downtown, including the Fourth of July festival, Party on the Plaza and Rock the Block on July 25. Jonathan Glover urged residents to attend and noted parking and family programming details.
Jonathan Glover, communications manager for the City of Auburn, described an array of free downtown events planned for the summer, highlighting the Fourth of July festival and a Party on the Plaza series that drew thousands last season.
Glover said the Fourth of July festival is scheduled for Friday of the holiday weekend and runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free to attend; Glover said $10 wristbands will be available for those who want unlimited rides on most attractions (note: the city said some large rides may be excluded). "There is parking. There's parking garages. There's parking on the streets. You will find parking," Glover said, addressing attendees—common concerns.
Glover listed other downtown dates and attractions: he encouraged readers to mark July 25 for a Rock the Block event, and said August 22 is planned as a cheeseburger/cheese-themed evening (he characterized some event names as preliminary). "The next one is July 25th. I highly recommend people go. I've never seen City Hall Plaza like that, just full of people," he said.
Party on the Plaza and similar gatherings have included live music, salsa dancing, a passport program for visiting vendors and family-focused activities such as Kids Day and Pet Palooza. Glover said the city has worked to close roads and coordinate traffic and parking for the larger nights; he also noted other downtown entertainment such as disc golf setups, axe-throwing demonstrations, and beer gardens organized by local businesses.
For families, Glover recommended attending the July and August series and said the events are designed to be accessible: "You don't have to worry about traffic cutting through," he said. He also urged residents to consult the city—s community calendar for precise schedules and to register where required.
Glover said the city posts full event information on its website and social channels; residents seeking updates should check the City of Auburn performing-arts and events pages.
The city noted that road closures and vendor plans are finalized closer to each event. Details such as headline performers and exact vendor lists were described as subject to change.
Organizers recommended viewers follow the city—s calendar and official channels for last-minute changes and volunteer opportunities. "If you just go there, you can find it," Glover said of the online listings.
