Lighting Of The Liberty Pole & Parade To Roc Holiday Village

Rochester, NY - The annual Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade to the Roc Holiday Village at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park will take place this Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. Join Mayor Evans, City Councilmembers, Santa, and the Prime Time Brass band as they light the Liberty Pole at the corner of E. Main Street and Franklin Street.

After the Liberty Pole is lit, families will join in a parade that will proceed to the Roc Holiday Village at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St. To accommodate the parade, the following city streets will be closed starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday and will re-open as the final participants move along the parade route:

• Franklin Street from Liberty Pole Way to E. Main Street

• E. Main Street from Courtland Street to Gibbs Street

• Gibbs Street from E. Main Street to East Avenue

• East Avenue from E. Main Street to Broadway

• Broadway from East Avenue to the traffic circle

Once at the Roc Holiday Village, families can enjoy free arts and crafts, visits with Santa, and ice skating, with skate rentals sponsored by Wegmans (guests are encouraged to bring their own skates as quantities are limited); as well as explore local artisans selling unique gifts, and food and drinks.

Free parking is available on-street and at the Mortimer Street Garage, 25 N. Clinton Ave. For additional details, visit www.CityofRochester.gov/LibertyPoleLighting