Liberty Pole Lighting & Parade to Roc Holiday Village
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Start Your Family's Holiday Traditions Downtown!
Join us Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 at 5 p.m. as we kick off the holiday season with the Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Family Parade to the ROC Holiday Village, sponsored by MVP Health Care.
Schedule of Fun!
5 p.m. - Join Mayor Evans, Santa and the Prime Time Brass as they light the Liberty Pole!
5:15 p.m. - Family parade from Liberty Pole to the City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village at Dr. MLK Jr, Park
5:40 p.m. - Arrive at Roc Holiday Village
- FREE Visits with Santa until 8 p.m.!
- Free ice skating and free skate rentals, sponsored by Wegmans (quantities will be limited, so bring your own skates if you have them!)
- Local artisans selling unique gifts for everyone on your list
- Great food & drink
- Multiple photo opportunities
- Free kid crafts
Parking
FREE Parking is available at the Mortimer Street Garage, 25 Clinton Ave North between Mortimer St & Division St. Free street parking is available on the weekends.
Parking is also available at other nearby garages like Washington Square Garage and East End Garage for $7.