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City of Rochester permitting policy for events on City-Owned Property
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.
Special Events
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.
Reserving City shelters, lodges, parks, and other facilities
Reservations for City lodges, shelters, parks, green spaces, athletic fields & courts.
Major Special Events
Major Special Events permitted in the City of Rochester.
Roc'n Ritmo
Presented by the City of Rochester and its Hispanic Heritage Committee, Roc'n Ritmo will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month right here in Rochester!
Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival
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.
Special Event Funding Application (SEFA)
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.
Special Event Accessibility Checklist
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.
Juneteenth Block Party at City Hall
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
Street Preaching in the City of Rochester
Street Preaching in the City of Rochester The first amendment protects your right to the freedom of speech. This includes speech related to religion.
Rochester Bike Week
Bike Week 2024 ran from May 10 to 19 and offered cycling events for all ages and skill levels.
Juneteenth Block Party at City Hall
Join us as the City celebrates Juneteenth with a lunchtime block party at City Hall! There will be food trucks and live music.
Juneteenth Parade
The annual Juneteenth Parade kicks off the morning of the Juneteenth Festival.
RPO's Around the Town Ensemble Series
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!
RPO's Around the Town Ensemble Series
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!
RPO's Around the Town Ensemble Series
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!
RPO's Around the Town Ensemble Series
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!
Caribbean Heritage Block Party at City Hall
Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month at the City of Rochester's block party outside City Hall with food & live music!
Juneteenth Festival
Annual Juneteenth Festival celebration at Dr. MLK Jr. Park