The City of Rochester is committed to ensuring that our community can safely enjoy City parks, trails, athletic fields, courts, shelters, and lodges. While parks are free and open to the public, the permitting guidelines below ensure that our public spaces remain accessible, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
Information for how media and press professionals can work with the City of Rochester's Bureau of Communications.
The Office of Special Events showcases the vitality of Rochester by hosting, sponsoring, or permitting events that enhance a strong sense of community and attract visitors. The city permits over 500 annual events with well over 1.5 million people attending them.
Reservations for City lodges, shelters, parks, green spaces, athletic fields & courts.
Held annually in Highland Park, a historic landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the festival showcases more than 500 varieties of lilacs in full bloom, drawing visitors from across the country.
Major special events taking place on City-owned parks, streets, and other public spaces.
Party in the Park is Rochester’s outdoor summer concert series, bringing live music and good vibes to the heart of downtown.
The Rochester Harborfest at Ontario Beach Park is hosted by the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee in conjunction with the City and Monroe County.
21st CGI International Jazz Festival in Rochester's East End
Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival returns on August 24, 2024 at Innovative Field For all of the exciting details about the 28th anniversary celebration, visithttps://www.rocsummersoulfest.com/ Questions? Email Xperience Live, event promoter.
Presented by the City of Rochester and its Hispanic Heritage Committee, Roc'n Ritmo will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month right here in Rochester!
Event Accessibility Checklist The City of Rochester encourages all public events to be reasonably accessible for people with disabilities. Included here is a basic checklist to use as a starting point for planning accessible public events.
Street Preaching in the City of Rochester The first amendment protects your right to the freedom of speech. This includes speech related to religion.
Bike Week 2024 ran from May 10 to 19 and offered cycling events for all ages and skill levels.
Join us as the City celebrates Juneteenth with a lunchtime block party at City Hall! There will be food trucks and live music.
The annual Juneteenth Parade kicks off the morning of the Juneteenth Festival.
The RPO and City of Rochester present the free "Around the Town" neighborhood ensemble concerts again for the Summer of 2024! Bring your families and enjoy beautiful sounds in the beautiful weather!
The RPO and City of Rochester present the free "Around the Town" neighborhood ensemble concerts again for the Summer of 2024! Bring your families and enjoy beautiful sounds in the beautiful weather!
Annual Juneteenth Festival celebration at Dr. MLK Jr. Park
The RPO and City of Rochester present the free "Around the Town" neighborhood ensemble concerts again for the Summer of 2024! Bring your families and enjoy beautiful sounds in the beautiful weather!