The 2024 Rochester Pride Parade will commence at the corner of South Avenue and Science Parkway at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, resulting in temporary street closures.
This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature vendors, cultural foods, and live music by DJ Latin from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 21, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.
The City of Rochester will hold a public meeting to discuss designs for a potential Beach House and an update to the Master Plan for Durand Eastman Park. The session is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Camp Eastman Kusak Lodge, located at 21 Camp Eastman Way. Participants may also join virtually via Zoom using the link provided by the city.
Exchange Boulevard, spanning from Plymouth Avenue to Court Street, is scheduled for milling and resurfacing starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 18, and continuing through Monday, July 22, weather permitting.
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City has completed its Urban Forest Master Plan, a comprehensive document outlining policies for managing the care and maintenance of approximately 67,000 trees located along city streets, and in parks and cemeteries.
The Bands on the Bricks summer live music series, presented by the IDE Family of Dealerships, continues at 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 19 with Dirty Work, featuring members of Aqueous with guest Peter Griffith Group and Brian Griffith Band as the opener.
The second in the series of four ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Franklin High School, located at 950 Norton Street.
A leading financial-analytics firm closely watched by Wall Street investors awarded its highest credit rating on short-term bonds to the City of Rochester, citing the strong financial management practices of the Evans Administration, Rochester’s growing and vibrant economy, School District rightsizing, robust private-sector development, and rising property values.
The Seven Wonders and the Zac Brown Tribute Band are set to perform on Thursday at Dr. Martin Luther King Park as part of the annual Party in the Park concert series. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on July 18.
In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation from Monday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 16. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will also have extended hours.
An artist reception will take place at 5:30 p.m. today, Friday, July 12, at the City Hall Link Gallery, 30 Church St. “The Art of Studio 8” exhibit showcases the diverse talents and rich artistic expressions of local creators at the Studio 8 Art Partnership and can be viewed through Wednesday, July 31.
One of the two on-ramps to Interstate 490 East from South Avenue in Downtown and the ramp that carries South Avenue beneath the highway structure will be closed starting Friday, July 12 to approximately Wednesday, July 17 to accommodate water-main maintenance operations.
The Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas at the City of Rochester Public Market will occur from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 280 N. Union St., continuing for six additional Sundays throughout the summer and fall.
This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature vendors, cultural foods, and live music by Grupo Los Infieles from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 14, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.
Mayor Malik D. Evans met today with 50 city entrepreneurs representing various industries—the first cohort of the City’s Prepare to Prosper Entrepreneurship Training Program. An initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment, the program aims to narrow the racial wealth gap in Rochester by utilizing an innovative business education model focused on fostering sustainable and profitable growth for start-up, existing, and expanding small businesses.
Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado and other officials to cut a ribbon celebrating the dedication of Austin Steward Plaza and the completion of a major renovation at the site.
The annual Party in the Park concert series returns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 6:45 p.m. this Thursday, July 11, with two Grammy-nominated co-headliners, The Record Company and The North Mississippi Allstars.
The Bands on the Bricks summer live music series, presented by the IDE Family of Dealerships, continues at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12 with a performance by Into the Now, Rochester’s long-running tribute to the Grateful Dead. The evening will begin with an opening act by Personal Blend and will also feature the Second Annual Bands on the Bricks Arts and Crafts Festival, showcasing 80 artisan vendors.