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This weekend's forecast: 100% chance of Irish spirit in downtown Rochester. ☘️

With the St. Patrick's Day Parade and other shenanigans brewing, there's no better place to shamROC than downtown. 

Try your luck at one (or a few!) of the celebrations
Lucky you— it’s a big month in downtown Rochester. 🍀

March is packed with St. Patrick’s Day festivities, live performances, special events, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore. However you’re celebrating, make your
Let’s dig into the Eat Up Roc details. 🍽️🏙️
 
Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week runs Feb. 27 – March 8, bringing 10 days of can’t-miss lunch and dinner deals from over 25 downtown restaurants.
 
We’re talking:&n
February plans? Start downtown. 📆

From events honoring Black History Month and Valentine’s & Galentine’s celebrations to the long-anticipated return of Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week, February is full of opportunities to conne
We heard 2026 is the new 2016, so here’s a #FlashbackFriday of what downtown Rochester was up to a decade ago.
 
The best fests, beloved outdoor green spaces, chasing the perfect sunset photo, it may be a new year– but some priorities sta
New year, new reasons to get downtown. ❄️✨

From theater performances and Rochester Knighthawks games to the return of the Rochester Boat Show & Sale, January is packed with ways to take advantage of the winter season in downtown Rochester.

Find
Searching for gift ideas this holiday season? 

Downtown Rochester has you covered. From unique local shops to can’t-miss restaurants and experiences, checking off your list has never been easier.

Whether you’re shopping for a live music

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