Rochester, N.Y.—November 4, 2024—Roc Holiday Village is honored to announce its nomination for Best Holiday Market in the prestigious USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Selected by the program’s editors and a panel of subject matter experts, Roc Holiday Village joins a select list of 20 nominees and is the only nominee in New York outside of New York City.
“We’re thrilled to be included as a nominee for this national program. Join us in voting for Roc Holiday Village, a cherished local favorite, and let’s bring this honor home to Rochester,” said Jenna Manetta-Knauf, co-owner of Roc Holiday Village.
Voting opens today, Monday, November 4 at noon EST and runs through Monday, December 2 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The top 10 markets, as chosen by USA TODAY 10Best readers, will be revealed on Wednesday, December 4 at noon EST.
The link to vote is: 10best.usatoday.com/qr/43498
USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best in attractions and businesses across the country, spotlighting destinations that readers trust and love. This annual program is designed to help travelers discover noteworthy experiences and places, with all nominations carefully selected by experts and editors to ensure credibility and quality.
There is no cost to participate in the USA TODAY 10Best program, and nominations cannot be bought—making it a truly people-powered competition. Voting is open to the public for the next four weeks, allowing everyone to participate in crowning the top holiday markets.
Join us in voting for Roc Holiday Village, a cherished local favorite, and let’s bring this honor home to Rochester!
For more details on USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards and award rules, please visit their official website: 10best.usatoday.com.
The sixth annual City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village presented by Five Star Bank opens at 4 p.m. Friday, December 6 through December 29 for 17 days of free family-friendly fun at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park in downtown Rochester. For the first time since 2019, Roc Holiday Village will be open after the Christmas holiday.
On Saturday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m., the annual Liberty Pole Lighting will include a parade to Roc Holiday Village held in partnership with the City of Rochester. More details about the lighting and parade will be announced at a later date.
Roc Holiday Village continues on Sunday, December 8; Wednesday, December 11; Thursday, December 12; Friday, December 13; Saturday, December 14; Sunday, December 15; Wednesday, December 18, Thursday, December 19; Friday, December 20; Saturday, December 21; Sunday, December 22; Thursday, December 26; Friday, December 27; Saturday, December 28; Sunday, December 29. Roc Holiday Village is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Since its start in 2018, Roc Holiday Village annually welcomes more than 185,000 people of all ages to experience holiday magic.
For more information, visit rocholidayvillage.com.
About Roc Holiday Village
Roc Holiday Village is Rochester, New York’s favorite, magical winter festival delighting people of all ages. Roc Holiday Village 2024 will celebrate its sixth season from December 6 to 29 and present 17 days of enchanting festivities. The annual downtown festival features outdoor seating and fire pits, free ice skating and skate rentals, a unique shopping village, indoor and outdoor bars with tasty food and drinks, free visits with Santa, hand-crafted goods, cozy winter igloos, free crafts for kids, holiday celebrations, live music, private events, nightlife and more. Roc Holiday Village is owned and produced by Rochester natives Jenna Manetta Knauf, owner of Bella Events Group; Kelli Marsh, owner of Kelli Marsh Photography; and Sean McCarthy, owner of McCarthy Tents & Events. Roc Holiday Village 2023 drew more than 185,000 people of all ages to the heart of downtown Rochester at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Park.
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