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Kick off the holiday season with the Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Family Parade to the ROC Holiday Village!
The annual Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Family Lantern Parade to the Roc Holiday Village at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Join Mayor Evans, City Councilmembers, Santa, the Prime Time Brass band, and other holiday costumed characters as they light the Liberty Pole at the corner of E. Main Street and Franklin Street.
After the Liberty Pole is lit, families will join in a parade that will proceed to the Roc Holiday Village at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St.
Once at the Roc Holiday Village, families can enjoy free visits with Santa, free crafts, free ice skating and skate rentals sponsored by Wegmans (quantities limited, guests are encouraged to bring their own skates), local artisans selling unique gifts, and food and drink.
Free parking is available on-street and at the Mortimer Street Garage, 25 N. Clinton Ave.
Learn more: Liberty Pole Lighting
Schedule of fun!
5 p.m. - Join Santa, elves, and other costumed characters as they greet kids and light the Liberty Pole. Prime Time Brass will play holiday favorites as we 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