Rochester unveils plans for 2026 Juneteenth Festival & Parade

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Rochester unveils plans for 2026 Juneteenth Festival & Parade

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Jazz legend Ron Carter to return to Rochester for Juneteenth celebration

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Jazz legend Ron Carter to return to Rochester for Juneteenth celebration

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The annual Flower City Challenge took thousands through a scenic route in Rochester

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The annual Flower City Challenge took thousands through a scenic route in Rochester

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New Bills-themed bar opens in downtown Rochester as fans watch draft night

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New Bills-themed bar opens in downtown Rochester as fans watch draft night

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Dates announced for 2026 Roc Holiday Village

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Dates announced for 2026 Roc Holiday Village

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Rochester unveils Party in the Park concert lineup

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Rochester unveils Party in the Park concert lineup

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Walk With Me: Midtown Plaza’s legacy lives on in new era

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Walk With Me: Midtown Plaza’s legacy lives on in new era

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Live from Parcel 5, a ‘Rochester Broadcast’

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Live from Parcel 5, a ‘Rochester Broadcast’

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Geva Theatre’s 2026–27 season to bring big hits to Rochester stage

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Geva Theatre’s 2026–27 season to bring big hits to Rochester stage

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Turns out Rochester is kind of a big deal

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Turns out Rochester is kind of a big deal

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Scooting into Spring: Rochester renews partnership with Veo

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Scooting into Spring: Rochester renews partnership with Veo

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Rochester jazz fest lineup: Over 300 shows this year, Trombone Shorty will return for free show

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Rochester jazz fest lineup: Over 300 shows this year, Trombone Shorty will return for free show

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New festival to celebrate Rochester’s city mark

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New festival to celebrate Rochester’s city mark

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Guide to St. Patrick’s Day events in the Rochester area

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Guide to St. Patrick’s Day events in the Rochester area

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Nonprofit consulting firm Empreinte Consulting relocates from Pittsford to city center

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Nonprofit consulting firm Empreinte Consulting relocates from Pittsford to city center

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'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle board arrives at Strong Museum

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'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle board arrives at Strong Museum

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Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week returns

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Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week returns

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Sampling the menus during Downtown Restaurant Week

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Sampling the menus during Downtown Restaurant Week

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25+ restaurants join Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week

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25+ restaurants join Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week

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Eat Up Rochester: Which restaurants are taking part?

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Eat Up Rochester: Which restaurants are taking part?

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🌧️ Womp womp. Apparently rain and lightning don’t like playing games. We’ll announce a new date soon.

🎬🏀Movies with a Downtown View returns TOMORROW with 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙅𝙖𝙢 on the big screen at Parcel 5!

Gather your friends and family and enjoy a night in Downtown Rochester featuring food trucks, drinks, sweet treats, and a free outdoor movie under

🎲 Gather your friends because Game Night on the Riverway is making its debut this Thursday!

Join us from 5 to 7 PM at Austin Steward Plaza for an evening of tabletop games provided in partnership with @GameNightRochester, friendly competition, food

☀️ Clear your lunch plans because Midday Bash is back this Wednesday at Parcel 5!

Join us from 11:30 AM — 1:30 PM for a fun lunchtime break in the heart of downtown Rochester. Grab lunch from local food trucks 🌮, browse local vendors 🛍️, enj

Your excuse to spend more time downtown this summer has arrived. ☀️

Festival and event season is in full swing, and downtown ROC is home to some of our area’s largest annual celebrations— from the Rochester International Jazz Festival an

If you thought Fridays couldn’t get better, think again!

Join us tomorrow at Washington Square Park for the first Food Truck Friday of the season! Enjoy some yummy food from Macarollin’, Roc City Sammich, and FREE ice cream from Scoop U

Only 1 more week until Fridays in Washington Square Park will look like this!

Back by popular demand for year 2, Food Truck Fridays at Washington Square Park features a rotating selection of local food trucks, lawn games, and music by Local Sound C

Join us next Wednesday, June 3rd, at 5:30 PM for FREE FITNESS in Washington Square with @vaultrochester! Each Wednesday will feature different instructors and different styles of workouts alternating through yoga, sculpt, and strength classes. The fi

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