Home – Memorial Park Concert – June 30, 2023

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Memorial Park

MELISSA ETHERIDGE
featuring special guest
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

Memorial Park concert and fireworks show produced by the City of Omaha

Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons, known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals. Her popularity grew around memorable songs such as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy,” for which she won her first Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am, featuring the massive hits “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing that brought her a second Grammy Award. The six-times platinum album spent more than two and a half years on the album charts. Read more »

Takes the stage after Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

Herman's Hermits

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone

Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Star of stage, screen and record, Noone’s performances are the stuff of legend, deftly delivering a broad palette of music, all gems that, through his voice, defined a generation. Read more »

Concert Schedule

6:30 p.m. — National Anthem & Welcome

6:45-8 p.m. — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

8:30–10 p.m. — Melissa Etheridge

10 p.m. — Fireworks

 
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Event Sponsors

Omaha Parks Foundation
City of Omaha
Douglas County Nebraska - Dedicated service, community involvement
Star 104.5

Special Thanks

Security National Bank

VGA

TMS Omaha

Local Band Videos

The 2023 concert will once again feature videos of local bands. If your band is interested in being considered, the google form to express your interest will be available mid-April. Check back! A special thank you to KPAO Public Television for partnering with us.

Plan Your Celebration

Memorial Park will be open at 5:00 AM Friday for those wanting to put down blankets to reserve a good spot for the show. 

The City of Omaha prohibits use of tarps or putting stakes in the ground (think blankets and baggies of sand or small weights).

In the case of rain or severe weather, the concert will be cancelled and will not be rescheduled. 

Still to come: Other important information and rules including parking and traffic recommendations. Follow us on Facebook for more.

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Past Events

Musical Guests through the Years

1987 
The Lettermen

1988 
Bobby Vinton

1993 
The Drifters
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

1994
The Vandellas
Bobby Vee

1995
Frankie Avalon

1996
The Temptations

1997
The Four Tops

1998 
The Shirelles
Neil Sedaka

1999
Blood, Sweat & Tears

2000
The Supremes
The Righteous Brothers

2001
Gary Puckett
The Beach Boys

2002 
The Spinners 
Creedence Clearwater Revisited

2003
The Village People
The Pointers

2005
Three Dog Night
The Doobie Brothers

2006
The 5th Dimension
REO Speedwagon

2007
Little River Band
KC & The Sunshine Band

2009
The Guess Who
Grand Funk Railroad

2010
Kansas
Styx
Foreigner

2011
38 Special
Cheap Trick

2012
Huey Lewis and The News

2013
Loverboy
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

2014
Uncle Kracker
Smash Mouth
Sugar Ray
Blues Traveler

2015
Eddie Money
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

2016
Kenny Loggins

2017
Kool & The Gang

2018
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
BOSTYX

2019
Chris Isaak
Little Steven & The Disciples and the Disciples of Soul

2021
Wyclef Jean
Elvis Costello & The Imposters

2022
Dave Mason
Sheryl Crow