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Newsroom: Resources for media

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.

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.

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.

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.

Veterans

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

Now showing: Art at City Hall's Link Gallery

Discover the City Hall Link Gallery, showcasing Rochester's local art and culture with dynamic exhibitions and student artwork.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Mount Hope Cemetery: Decoration Day Tour

First celebrated to honor the country’s Civil War dead. Learn about the origins of Memorial Day and hear the stories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Market Days at International Plaza

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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.

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.

CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival

21st CGI International Jazz Festival in Rochester's East End

Parking meter bagging fees for Special Events

If a permitted Special Event takes place on City streets, the event may be subjected to fees for meter bagging to ensure the parking spaces are clear for the event.