Downtown Trick-or-Treat
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Zombie Walk
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Shop Small Saturday
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Festival of Trees
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Elf off the ShelfThere are 12 elves hiding around downtown... Look high and low to find them all! Each elf will give you a ticket and a treat. Once you receive all your tickets, visit Collec-tiques on North Main Street to enter them into the raffle. The more tickets you have, the better your chances become to win the Grand Prize!
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Downtown Cash MobYou’ve seen “flash mobs” where performers turn up on a city street from seemingly nowhere to do a dance or concert piece for a surprised public... Now imagine a mob suddenly showing up and racing into one store or restaurant, cash in their pockets, to make purchases. It's simple, Go into any downtown business, spend $25+, send us a copy of the receipt, and get entered to win a variety of prizes and gift cards. Support your local economy and get a chance to win prizes! It's a win-win!
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Rochester Cares
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Free Comic Book Day
Jetpack Comics presents Free Comic Book Day! Jetpack is giving away TONS of free comic books at a variety of participating downtown businesses. Plan to spend the day downtown collecting comics, visiting businesses, and making new friends along the way. Costumes are encouraged! Some business will be carrying exclusive comics for you to enjoy! Free comics, a great walk around downtown, exciting people to talk to... How can you go wrong?
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Night Before the 4th
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Mario Kart TournamentGet your red shells ready for Main Street's annual Mario Kart Tournament! We're taking over the movie screen at the Rochester Opera House to find the best Mario Kart driver in town! The competition is open to drivers of all ages. It's only $25 to enter the contest. First come, first serve. The public is encouraged to attend and cheer on the drivers. Tickets are only $10 each. The winner will receive half the ticket sales from the event. The other half of the proceeds will support Main Street's mission to revitalize downtown Rochester. Whether you're a competitor or spectator, this event is fun for people of all ages!
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Rochester Pride Rally
Rochester Main Street invites the LGBTQ+ community to Central Square, in downtown Rochester, for a free public Pride Rally on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 from 1-4pm. Our mission is to promote unity, visibility, inclusivity, equality, and a positive image of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) community. Participating downtown businesses will be open for business and flying pride flags.
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Summer Music SeriesWe are partnering with the Rochester Recreation Department for the ultimate Summer Music Series! Join us on Tuesdays (Central Square) and Thursdays (Rochester Common) from 6:30-8pm for FREE outdoor concerts! Bring a chair or blanket, invite your friends and family, and support local musicians!
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PorchFest
Rochester Performance & Arts Center presents PorchFest, a FREE outdoor music festival featuring more than 30 bands of all genres! Bands are placed on outdoor stages throughout downtown and attendees can walk around and hear a little of everything. Donations and proceeds from the event support music education. You don't want to miss this incredible live music event... There's something for everyone at Rochester PorchFest!
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Moonlight MadnessThis is the only night when it's socially acceptable to go into public in your pajamas... In fact, it's encouraged! Moonlight Madness is a night full of specials, discounts, and late-night shopping! Participating businesses will be open late in order to serve you! Just look for the "moon" flags. Start working on your shopping list, get into something comfortable, and support your downtown economy!
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