Party in the Park

May 30 - August 29, 2025
Every Friday Night from 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in Promenade Park

Colorful 3D bar chart with labels, numbers, and colored sections including yellow, pink, green, and blue.

FREE Live, Local & Regional Entertainment Along the River Every Friday Night!

"Party in the Park" in Toledo, originally known as "Rally by the River", was a popular summer concert series held in Promenade Park during the 1980s and 1990s, featuring both local and national bands. The event was a community staple, drawing large crowds and offering entertainment, food, and fundraising opportunities. It was known for its lively atmosphere and became a nostalgic part of many Toledoans' summers.

This year, we brought it back!

Party in the Park will revitalize the downtown riverfront with free, family-friendly programming for the entire community.

Bring a chair. Grab your friends. Party in Promenade Park every Friday night!

Colorful hot air balloon floating over a park by a river with boats docked nearby. People are gathered on the ground, some taking pictures, and others watching the balloon.
Crowd celebrating by a lake with colorful confetti falling from the sky, including an elderly woman raising her arm, tents, and boats in the background at a festival or event.
A waterfront cityscape at sunset with boats in the water, a crowd gathered on the shore near a stage, and tall buildings in the background.
A hand holding a clear plastic cup with a yellow beverage, with the word 'DORA' and 'TOLEDO' printed on it, in front of a red food truck.
A red and black signboard listing beers on tap, including Patron Saints, Funky Turtle, Inside the Five, 60CC, Quenched & Tempered, Wildside, and Great Black Swamp, with descriptions of each. Location and branding at the bottom with a ladder logo, tra
A musician with a red hat and patterned clothing performs on stage at an outdoor concert in a park, with a large crowd of diverse people enjoying the event, and city buildings in the background.
Group of six people on a pontoon boat anchored at a dock by a river, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Summer line-up 2025 at Promenade Park featuring music performances from May to August, including bands like Zach Attack, The Beef Carvers, The Grape Smugglers, Distant Cousin, Tarta, North of Nashville, Arctic Clam, The Day Drinkers, The Skittle Bots, Jeep Fest, Greggie and the Jets, Toledo Pride, 90's R&B Jam, and tribute bands. Also highlights fireworks show and outdoor food, drinks, and live music.
Event poster for a party at Promenade Park with details about free admission, food and beer sales starting at 5:30 PM, opening act at 6 PM, local alcohol options, Dora drinks allowed, bringing chairs, no coolers, and no smoking or vaping in the park.

Dock Your Boat Downtown for Party in the Park!

Cruise along the Maumee River and dock your boat to enjoy Party in the Park this season. Docks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When your boat arrives at the dock, you can check in with the QR code. See below for event pricing and more information.

Aerial view of downtown Toledo with crowds gathered at the riverfront, featuring boats docked at the marina, event banners, and city buildings in the background promoting the Downtown Docks on the Glass City Riverwalk event.
Downtown dock rates schedule showing activity, date, and slip prices for docks 1-3 and 1-2 at the Glass City Riverwalk operated by J&M Cruise Lines, including events like fireworks, Toledo Jeep Fest, Toledo Pride Festival, Labor Day Weekend, and Garmin Marathon.

Learn more about docking downtown with J&M Cruise Lines: