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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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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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Downtown Rochester hosts first 'Movies With a Downtown View' at Parcel 5
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/13/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/13/25

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

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Food Truck Fridays begin in Washington Square Park
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/13/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/13/25

Food Truck Fridays begin in Washington Square Park

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New food truck series kicks off Friday at Washington Square Park - WHEC.com
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/12/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/12/25

New food truck series kicks off Friday at Washington Square Park - WHEC.com

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Rochester's Parcel 5 becomes lively lunch spot with the Midday Bash
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/5/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/5/25

Rochester's Parcel 5 becomes lively lunch spot with the Midday Bash

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First Midday Bash of 2025 held this afternoon
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/5/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/5/25

First Midday Bash of 2025 held this afternoon

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Downtown Definitely Returns for its Fourth year
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 5/20/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 5/20/25

Downtown Definitely Returns for its Fourth year

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Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Downtown Definitely hosts Fall Fest’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 9/27/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 9/27/24

Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Downtown Definitely hosts Fall Fest’

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13WHAM_TV ABC ’Family-friendly fun along the Genesee with music, food, and stories’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 9/14/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 9/14/24

13WHAM_TV ABC ’Family-friendly fun along the Genesee with music, food, and stories’

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WHEC-TV ’Families come out to Parcel 5 for Kids’ Night at Downtown Farmers Market’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 8/22/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 8/22/24

WHEC-TV ’Families come out to Parcel 5 for Kids’ Night at Downtown Farmers Market’

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WROC-TV CBS ’Movies With A Downtown View offers Disney double feature at Parcel 5’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 8/16/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 8/16/24

WROC-TV CBS ’Movies With A Downtown View offers Disney double feature at Parcel 5’

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Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Movies with a Downtown View: The Little Mermaid double feature’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 8/15/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 8/15/24

Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Movies with a Downtown View: The Little Mermaid double feature’

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Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Movies With a Downtown View series returns’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/18/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/18/24

Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Movies With a Downtown View series returns’

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Democrat and Chronicle ‘Free movies to be shown downtown: This summer's lineup’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/17/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/17/24

Democrat and Chronicle ‘Free movies to be shown downtown: This summer's lineup’

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Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’RPO Under the Stars’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/11/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/11/24

Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’RPO Under the Stars’

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Fox Rochester Good Day Rochester ‘Midday Bash kicks off 3rd annual Downtown Definitely’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/12/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/12/24

Fox Rochester Good Day Rochester ‘Midday Bash kicks off 3rd annual Downtown Definitely’

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WROC-TV ‘Rochester holds first Midday Bash of 2024’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/12/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/12/24

WROC-TV ‘Rochester holds first Midday Bash of 2024’

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Democrat and Chronicle ‘Top summer food and drink events in Rochester and the Finger Lakes. See the list’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 5/28/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 5/28/24

Democrat and Chronicle ‘Top summer food and drink events in Rochester and the Finger Lakes. See the list’

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Rochester Business Journal ‘Rochester’s Downtown Definitely Event Series Kicks Off in June’
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 4/29/24 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 4/29/24

Rochester Business Journal ‘Rochester’s Downtown Definitely Event Series Kicks Off in June’

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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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