Tnyla Walker and Nylahn Cole, both 6 years old and from Roseville, pose for a picture. This year’s RoseFest was held June 15 at Veterans Memorial Park in Roseville.
By: Nick Powers | Roseville-Eastpointe Eastsider | Published June 18, 2024
ROSEVILLE — RoseFest returned on a sunny June 15 to Veterans Memorial Park.
“Mid- to high 70s, a nice breeze,” Roseville City Manager Ryan Monroe said of the weather. “All the years I’ve worked that event, I don’t think we’ve had that good of weather.”
This year’s festival featured a zip line, pedal cars, magicians, balloon twisting, face painting, sidewalk chalk, a showing of the family movie “Trolls Band Together,” a foam party, family Nerf gun wars, a craft tent, dance and karate demonstrations, food trucks, a classic car show, and a photo booth. There was also live music courtesy of the Blue Cat Band.
The night was capped off with a fireworks display at dusk.
Monroe said the event went off without a hitch.
“We had a good turnout,” he said. “You’re always going to hear some negative stuff on social media, but for the most part, I’ve heard nothing but positive things.”
He said he doesn’t see why RoseFest wouldn’t happen next year. This was the first year the event had happened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We’re trying to reinvent this event,” Monroe said. “Next year, it’ll be back a little bigger, a little bit better. Hopefully, we’re going to listen to some of what our residents provided us with, some feedback, and make some adjustments and make 2025 RoseFest even better than this year.”