Start Your Family's Holiday Traditions Downtown!
Join us Saturday, December 7th 2019 at 5 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!
5p.m.: Join Santa, Rudolph, Elves, and local sports team mascots as they greet kids at the Liberty Pole. FREE coffee & hot chocolate will be provided thanks to Grace Road Church!
5:30 p.m.: Lighting of the Liberty Pole with Mayor Lovely Warren
5:40 p.m.: Family holiday parade from Liberty Pole to Dr. MLK Jr, Park
5:45-8:30 p.m.: Light the Christmas Tree & kick off 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 until 9 p.m!
- 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 & bar
- Multiple photo opportunities
- Free kid crafts
**This year there will NOT be a shuttle to provide transportation from parking garages to the event site**
Parking
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.
