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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.

ROC The Riverway Weekend

Roc the Riverway Weekend is a celebration of the Genesee River and the ambitious initiative to transform the river corridor that began in 2018.

Black Heritage Month

Celebrating Black History In honor of Black History Month each year, the City’s Black Heritage Committee hosts a program of events to celebrate our nation’s Black heritage.

Veterans

Rochester is committed to honoring veterans by providing essential services and resources tailored to their unique needs.

Mount Hope Cemetery: Twilight Tour

Hosted by The Friends of Mount Hope These 75-minute tours include some topics covered on Sunday North Section tours as well as new material, on an alternative route in the North section.

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!

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

Harborfest 2024

The Rochester Harborfest at Ontario Beach Park is hosted by the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee in conjunction with the City and Monroe County.