Reserving City facilities, fields, green space and other amenities
Learn how to reserve city facilities, fields and green space for different uses.
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Learn how to reserve city facilities, fields and green space for different uses.
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.
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
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
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
Events eligible to rent/use City-owned equipment must meet the following two parameters:Take place on City-owned public property. Due to liability reasons, the City will not deliver or provide these items for use on private property. Have applied for a special event permit[1] from the Office of Spec
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.
This full orchestra performance returns to Parcel 5!
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.
To create a more efficient and transparent process, the Bureau of Communications & Special Events launched the Special Events Funding Application (SEFA) process. SEFA will be utilized by eligible events that wish to apply for special event funding.
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.
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
Open-air vintage market hosted within The Grove (266 E Broad Street) located right in the heart of Downtown Rochester. The Flea is a space for local creatives, collectors and vintage curators to gather and sell while connecting with their local customers every week.
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