Downtown Rochester to host summer events
Summer is nearly here and downtown Rochester is getting ready for a season full of events.
With events that highlight green living, showcase movies under the stars and offer deals on the sidewalks, Rochester has an event for the entire family.
Green Living Festival
The four-day festival will inform attendees of eco-wellness programs and living. Visitors can learn about healthy living and alternatives to help promote green living. There will be exhibits, crafts, live entertainment, demonstrations, a green awards ceremony and even a parade. Party For The Planet, running throughout the festival, will feature live entertainment as well as organic food and drinks from local vendors.
This festival will highlight the commitment of local businesses and organizations to work towards a greener future. Come May 13-15 to celebrate mother earth in downtown Rochester with food and entertainment. Admission is free and open to everyone. For more information, go to
Movies in the Moonlight
Want to enjoy a night watching a film under the stars? Come to Movies in the Moonlight and watch a film in the park. Films will be shown each night at dusk with a pre-show, food and much more. Iron Man 2, How to Train Your Dragon, True Grit and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse will be the movies showcased.
Admission is free and open to all, so bring your blankets, chairs and pillows and enjoy the film. Movies in the Moonlight will run July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 126 E. Third Street. Featured movies begin at dusk.
Sidewalk Sales
Looking for a top deal that offers affordable prices? Then attend the 56th annual downtown Rochester Sidewalk Sale! Sellers will be set up on the sidewalk with top bargains and children can enjoy the Krafty Kids Zone. Come and visit downtown Rochester July 14-16 to shop affordably and enjoy these once a year deals on the sidewalk.
If you are a person who enjoys affordable prices then don’t miss out on this deal of a lifetime; take a walk in the city and enjoy the sight of bargain shopping.
The Big, Bright Ball
Get dressed up and ready to dance for there is a ball rolling in town. The Big Bright Ball benefits the Big Bright Light Show, which puts on a spectacular display of holiday lights in downtown Rochester every year.
Adult tickets are $30 and children are $10. Tickets are available now online.
All proceeds will benefit the Big Bright Light Show. Come to the Royal Park Hotel on July 31st from 4-7 p.m. prepared to enjoy great food, music and dancing.
For more information contact 248-656-0060 or go to www.downtownrochesterMI.com
