The holiday season is a time for celebration, community, and giving. In Rochester, several organizations and community groups are dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to warm holiday meals and food baskets. If you or someone you know is in need, explore the resources listed to find assistance this holiday...
Major Special Events permitted in the City of Rochester.
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
Halloween Safety Tips - Mayor Malik D. Evans hopes all of Rochester's children enjoy a fun and safe Halloween.
About the program Residential customers who wish to recycle their natural holiday trees may bring them to one of several holiday tree drop off locations around the city.
Annual Fourth of July Fireworks over Downtown Rochester
The classic downtown fireworks extravaganza is back!
Refuse and Recycling Delayed by One Day/Fourth of July Fireworks Affect Downtown Traffic
Join us as the City celebrates Juneteenth with a lunchtime block party at City Hall! There will be food trucks and live music.
Kick off the Fall season right in the heart of Downtown! The City of Rochester, MVP Health Care and Downtown Definitely Events are excited to present the third annual Fall Fest. The event will feature free family-friendly Autumn festivities including games and inflatables, and will encompass the Cit
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with the City of Rochester's Hispanic Heritage Committee
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
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
Dare to scare or be scared — and share in some family fun — at the annual Halloween at the Market, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St.
Holidays at the Market—the seasonal shopping favorite and family tradition—returns to the City of Rochester Public Market for three consecutive Sundays: Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., plus a special evening edition on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Local artists, designers, jewelers, crafters and other merchants of distinctive goods are encouraged to register for the annual Holidays at the Market special event series at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St.
City Hall, Administrative Offices to Close Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday Refuse and Recycling Delayed by One Day
The City’s Crisis Intervention Services’ Community Support Team can provide resources and help navigate available community support offerings. They can be reached at 428-6630.
Holidays at the Market—the seasonal shopping favorite and family tradition—continues at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St, for two more consecutive Sundays: Dec. 8 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., plus a special evening edition on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m.
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. S