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GALLERY: Movies with a Downtown View series concludes with 'The Greatest Showman'
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 9/2/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 9/2/25

GALLERY: Movies with a Downtown View series concludes with 'The Greatest Showman'

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Sunday Football Block Party returns to Rochester for Bills vs Jets game
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 9/2/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 9/2/25

Sunday Football Block Party returns to Rochester for Bills vs Jets game

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Rochester honors Midge Thomas with dedicated city garden for 99th birthday
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/28/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/28/25

Rochester honors Midge Thomas with dedicated city garden for 99th birthday

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Local theater group takes over old Blackfriars Theater space
Development Rochester Downtown 8/11/25 Development Rochester Downtown 8/11/25

Local theater group takes over old Blackfriars Theater space

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Carifest celebrates Caribbean heritage and unity
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/9/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/9/25

Carifest celebrates Caribbean heritage and unity

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Reconnect Rochester offers free bike safety classes
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/6/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/6/25

Reconnect Rochester offers free bike safety classes

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Rochester Knighthawks have a new owner: The Seneca Nation
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/5/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/5/25

Rochester Knighthawks have a new owner: The Seneca Nation

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Puerto Rican Festival’s final day: Parade and celebration
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/2/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 8/2/25

Puerto Rican Festival’s final day: Parade and celebration

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Hidden entrance leads to new jazz lounge featuring live music, specialty cocktails, finger foods
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/16/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/16/25

Hidden entrance leads to new jazz lounge featuring live music, specialty cocktails, finger foods

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Rochester Fringe Festival 2025: Dates, headliner, and more
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/16/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/16/25

Rochester Fringe Festival 2025: Dates, headliner, and more

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Meeting on Monday aims to help businesses on West Main Street to apply for grants
Development Rochester Downtown 7/14/25 Development Rochester Downtown 7/14/25

Meeting on Monday aims to help businesses on West Main Street to apply for grants

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Party in the Park returns with live music at MLK Park
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/10/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/10/25

Party in the Park returns with live music at MLK Park

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Riedman buys Clinton Square, will convert top floors to apartments
Development Rochester Downtown 7/9/25 Development Rochester Downtown 7/9/25

Riedman buys Clinton Square, will convert top floors to apartments

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A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester
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A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester

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Free summer events return to Downtown Rochester with yoga, movies, and more
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/2/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/2/25

Free summer events return to Downtown Rochester with yoga, movies, and more

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‘I hope to be right back here next year’: 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival comes to a close
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/28/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/28/25

‘I hope to be right back here next year’: 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival comes to a close

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City of Rochester hosts Juneteenth Block Party at Parcel 5
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City of Rochester hosts Juneteenth Block Party at Parcel 5

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21 great dinner spots in downtown Rochester: See the list
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21 great dinner spots in downtown Rochester: See the list

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Downtown Rochester hosts first 'Movies With a Downtown View' at Parcel 5
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Downtown Rochester hosts first 'Movies With a Downtown View' at Parcel 5

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Food Truck Fridays begin in Washington Square Park
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STAY CONNECTED @DOWNTOWNROCHESTERNY

The Landmark Society’s Inside Downtown Tour is back for a full weekend of exploring some of Rochester’s most unique urban spaces. From the Museum of Play to Geva Theatre, you’ll see historic sites, new builds, cultural landmarks, of
✨🎬 Step right up for the grand finale! Movies With a Downtown View wraps up its 2025 season this Friday with 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑺𝑻 𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑾𝑴𝑨𝑵 ⭐. The dazzling movie musical inspired by the life of P. T. Barnum stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zen
Our goat yoga friends are a little under the weather. 🐐

💙 The August 26 Yoga on the Riverway session at Austin Steward Plaza will now take place on September 30.

The September 16 session will take place as scheduled. Sign up is required to attend
Monday Member Spotlight: Have you been to the all-new Arbor Loft yet? We’re thrilled to welcome this latest venue to downtown, and the newest member of RDDC, Arbor Venues!✨💐

The Arbor Loft, located on Lawrence Street in the East End, offers a
🚨 FREE ICE CREAM ALERT 🚨

Join us for our LAST Food Truck Friday of the season TODAY in Washington Square Park from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM! 🍴 

We’ve got a sweet surprise to celebrate our FINAL Food Truck Friday! 🎉 The first 50 people to
🌅 Sunset Sips returns tonight with live music, lawn & tabletop games, creative giveaways, & golden hour vibes. The perfect way to end your day or start your night. Free to attend & open to all.

 🍷 Drinks from @livingrootswine and @rohr
A sneak peek of this year’s Fringe Festival Guide is here! 🎭

Get yours at various locations around Rochester or check out the link in our bio for a digital version. From Sept. 9–20, downtown will be buzzing with lots of fun shows and so
Looking to spruce up the exterior of your business? The application for RDDC's Outdoor Décor Grant is officially open! 🏙️ 🪴
 
Downtown Rochester property and business owners can apply for reimbursable grant funds up to $5,000 to support exte
The second curb extension mural is now complete at the intersection of W. Broad St. & S. Fitzhugh St. as part of the Downtown SmART Streets initiative! 🚸🖌️

This location features a design by @chloesmithillustration & Hodinöhsyo:ni:h a

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