Start Your Family's Holiday Traditions Downtown!
Join us Saturday, December 4th 2021 at 5 p.m. as we kick off the holiday season by lighting the Liberty Pole, presented by iHeart Radio!
Schedule of Fun!
5p.m.: Join Santa, elves, and other costumed characters as they greet kids and light the Liberty Pole. Prime Time Brass will play holiday favorites as we light the Liberty Pole!
5:40 p.m.: Family holiday parade from Liberty Pole to the City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village at Dr. MLK Jr, Park
5:45-8:30 p.m.: Roc Holiday Village
- 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

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.