Join us Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023  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, sponsored by MVP Health Care.

 Schedule of Fun!

5 p.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!

5:15 p.m.: Family parade from Liberty Pole to the City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village at Dr. MLK Jr, Park

5:40 p.m.:  Arrive at Roc Holiday Village

• FREE Visits with Santa until 8 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
• Great food & drink
• 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. Free street parking is available on the weekends.

Parking is also available at other nearby garages like Washington Square Garage and East End Garage for $7.

Pets

Questions?

Call the Office of Special Events at (585) 428-6690 or email us.