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The tree is lit!

We kicked off the holiday season in the City Hall atrium this morning with music from the School of the Arts choir and orchestra โ€” and a special visit from Santa.

The celebrations continue all month long. Happy holidays, Rochester!

03.12.2025 17:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re celebrating 50 years of our iconic City Mark in 2026!

To kick off the yearlong celebration, Mayor Evans announced plans this morning to officially update the City flag โ€” a fresh look for Rochesterโ€™s symbol of pride.

Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/newflag

24.11.2025 15:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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75 years ago today, Rochester made basketball history!

Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play an NBA game, made his debut in Rochester's Edgerton Park Sports Arena when the Washington Capitols took on the Rochester Royals on Oct. 31, 1950.

31.10.2025 20:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yesterday, we were honored to host a naturalization ceremony at City Hall, welcoming 45 new U.S. citizens!

It was an inspiring celebration of community, hope, and the American dream. Congratulations to all who took the oath โ€” and welcome home to Rochester!

22.10.2025 15:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 316 ๐Ÿ” 39 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Knighthawks are staying in Rochester!

The Seneca Nation, through Seneca Holdings, has officially purchased the team โ€” securing the future of professional lacrosse in a city where the gameโ€™s roots run deep.

Learn more: rochesterknighthawks.com

05.08.2025 17:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 281 ๐Ÿ” 30 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Preparations for this yearโ€™s Pride Parade are underway!

Look out for these rainbow sidewalks on South Avenue and Park Avenue, and weโ€™ll look out for you at next Saturdayโ€™s parade and festival!

Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/pride

09.07.2025 18:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 497 ๐Ÿ” 61 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Thousands showed up and showed out for the final night of Jazz Fest on Saturday โ€” an exclamation point on a special week in downtown Rochester.

Let's do it again next year!

30.06.2025 12:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 418 ๐Ÿ” 42 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Home๐Ÿ’ฎ

20.05.2025 13:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 288 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Despite the cold and rain, Clean Sweep 2025 had a record-breaking turnout this morning! More than 3,000 volunteers showed up to help beautify our city โ€” a true testament to Rochesterโ€™s spirit. Letโ€™s break another record next year!

Photo gallery: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep2025photos

03.05.2025 17:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 339 ๐Ÿ” 50 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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We are SO CLOSE to topping last yearโ€™s total number of volunteers for Clean Sweep! Sign up today and letโ€™s make this the biggest community clean-up Rochester has ever seen!

Learn more & register: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep

25.04.2025 13:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today we dropped the lineup for this yearโ€™s Party in the Park! Get ready for a summer of music, food, and fun in Downtown Rochester.

Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/PITP

09.04.2025 16:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us for Clean Sweep on May 3rd, and be part of Rochesterโ€™s biggest community cleanup event!

Participants will receive breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt, transportation to sites, and tickets to that dayโ€™s Red Wings game!

Learn more and sign up today: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep

02.04.2025 19:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fun fact: Rochesterโ€™s population doubles in size during the first nice weather week of the year

10.03.2025 16:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Clock of Nations is back in downtown Rochester!

Today, we celebrated the return of this cherished local landmark, just steps from its original home at Midtown Plaza. Stop by Tower280 soon to experience this piece of history!

06.03.2025 20:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

We'll know the weather has really turned when the VEO scooters are back

27.02.2025 14:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not enough caps being tipped these days

07.02.2025 12:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Lilac Festival has been nominated for USA Todayโ€™s Best U.S. Flower Festival โ€” letโ€™s show the nation why our festival is truly one of a kind!

Vote here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...

03.02.2025 19:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Looking forward to tonight's show at Waterstreet โ€” probably the best collection of local music under one roof I've seen since the Tim Avery benefit show at Anthology in 2016, and for a good cause!

Deets: www.eventbrite.com/e/best-life-...

24.01.2025 16:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are seeking applicants for a new tenant on the second floor of the Port of Rochester!

The space includes a central restaurant & bar area, a commercial kitchen, & an outdoor, covered patio with expansive waterfront views.

Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/...

22.01.2025 14:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 17 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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$100 million in federal funding has been secured for theย Inner Loop North Transformation Projectย to reconnect disadvantaged neighborhoods to Rochesterโ€™s downtown.
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Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/news/100m-an...

07.01.2025 20:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 27 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It'd be cool if ROC Holiday Village could stick around through New Year's and we brought back a fireworks show. Having a public NYE celebration would be fun

30.12.2024 17:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The ice rink at ROC Holiday Village was ranked No. 3 in the nation for best ice skating rinks by USA Today!

Learn more: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...

18.12.2024 19:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Neat cloud morning

13.12.2024 17:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rochester is ranked No. 15 this year for Most Arts-Vibrant Communities in the United States!

Learn more: culturaldata.org/arts-vibranc...

13.12.2024 15:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 39 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s officially the holiday season in Rochester!

It was a festive scene Saturday for the Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade to ROC Holiday Village โ€” weโ€™re already looking forward to doing it again next year!

09.12.2024 17:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 24 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Who wins: Park Ave tree or City Hall tree?

06.12.2024 18:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This monthโ€™s Mayor on the Block brought Mayor Evans and his senior management team through the South Wedge today, where shops are gearing up for Small Business Saturday.

If you plan on partaking in holiday shopping this weekend, consider your neighborhood and shop local!

26.11.2024 23:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Small Business Saturday 2024 in the South Wedge
Small Business Saturday 2024 in the South Wedge YouTube video by City of Rochester

Looking for Small Business Saturday plans?

Mayor Evans caught up with Marilla of Marillaโ€™s Mindful Supplies to discuss the โ€œChili Sniffing Competitionโ€ in the South Wedge this weekend. Shop small and support local this holiday season!

youtube.com/shorts/xprgD...

27.11.2024 19:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
2024 Christmas Tree arrives at City Hall
2024 Christmas Tree arrives at City Hall YouTube video by City of Rochester

Our Christmas tree is here! ๐ŸŽ„

The 25-foot-tall Norway spruce from Barnes Tree Farm arrived at City Hall this morning, and more than a dozen City workers helped move it to the atrium.

Next step: decorate โ€ฆ

www.youtube.com/shorts/Xj-s9...

26.11.2024 19:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us Saturday, December 7 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!

Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/events/light...

18.11.2024 17:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0