Major Special Events
Major Events are listed below as they are confirmed. Those interested in vending at a specific event must contact the event directly.
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Major Events are listed below as they are confirmed. Those interested in vending at a specific event must contact the event directly.
Roc Holiday Village Roc Holiday Village is Rochester's annual holiday festival bringing magic downtown for people of all ages. Roc Holiday Village features visits with Santa, ice skating, a shopping village, food and drink, tree lighting, Santa’s workshop, hand-crafted goods, pop-up restaurants, w
Halloween Safety Tips - Mayor Malik D. Evans hopes all of Rochester's children enjoy a fun and safe Halloween.
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! 5p.m.: Join Santa, elves, and other costumed ch
2023 Event Schedule In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month each year, Mayor Malik D. Evans and the City’s Hispanic Heritage Committee host a month-long program of events to celebrate the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched the Rochester community. Roc'n Ritmo
What Join Mayor Evans as the City celebrates Juneteenth with a lunch time block party at City Hall! There will be food trucks and live music. When Friday, June 14, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where Outside City Hall, Church Street between State and Fitzhugh. Questions? Email the Office of Special
The City of Rochester hosts a number of parades year round. Some of the major parades downtown are listed below along with their anticipated street closures. Visit their sites or call the parade organizers directly for more information. St. Patrick's Day Parade & Runnin' of the Green Race - Satu
Join us as the City celebrates Juneteenth with a lunchtime block party at City Hall! There will be food trucks and live music.
Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, the Rochester Public Library, and other administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
About the program Residential customers who wish to recycle their natural holiday trees may bring them to one of several holiday tree drop off locations around the city.
Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, Rochester Public Library branches, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Refuse and Recycling Delayed by One Day/Fourth of July Fireworks Affect Downtown Traffic
Kick off the Fall season right in the heart of Downtown! The City of Rochester, MVP Health Care and Downtown Definitely Events are excited to present the third annual Fall Fest. The event will feature free family-friendly Autumn festivities including games and inflatables, and will encompass the Cit
Annual Fourth of July Fireworks over Downtown Rochester
Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, Rochester Public Library branches, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Monday, Feb. 12 in observance of Lincoln’s birthday.
Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of Presidents Day.
The classic downtown fireworks extravaganza is back!