Start Your Family's Holiday Traditions Downtown!
Join us Saturday, December 1st 2018 at 4:30 p.m. as we kick off the holiday season by lighting the Liberty Pole, presented by Rochester's Christmas station, Mix 100.5!
Schedule of Fun!
4:30 p.m.: Join Santa, Rudolph, Elves, and local sports team mascots as they greet kids at the Liberty Pole.
5 p.m.: Lighting of the Liberty Pole with Mayor Lovely Warren
5:10 p.m.: Family holiday parade from Liberty Pole to Dr. MLK Jr, Park
5:30-8:30 p.m.: Kick off the first weekend of the City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village, presented by Five Star Bank! The Holiday Village will feature:
- A magical indoor, heated Santa Land where you can visit Santa in style!
- Free ice skating and free skate rentals, sponsored by Wegmans (quantities will be limited, so bring your own skates if you have them!)
- Local artisans selling unique gifts for everyone on your list
- Food and drink
- A rotating pop up restaurant and bar
- A cool photo experience
- Free kid crafts
- A giant Christmas tree
Parking
FREE trolley rides may be taken back to nearby parking from the rink until 8:30 p.m.
FREE Parking is available at the Mortimer Street Garage, 25 Clinton Ave North between Mortimer St & Division St.
Parking is also available at other nearby garages like Washington Square Garage and East End Garage for $7.
Questions?
Call the Office of Special Events at (585) 428-6690 or email us.
