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THE BIG, BRIGHT LIGHT SHOW
The Big, Bright Light Show covers the buildings of downtowns Rochester with over 1.5 million points of glimmering light! The show will be aglow every night from 5 pm to Midnight through January 7, 2024.
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NEIGHBORHOOD LIGHT FIGHT
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE STREET DECEMBER 1 - 10! Do you love to decorate your house for the holidays? Seriously, is it so bright that you can see it from space? If so, we want you and your neighbors in the 4th Annual Neighborhood Light Fight, sponsored by Chief Financial CU! Click the link and…
2023 KRIS KRINGLE MARKET
The Downtown Rochester Kris Kringle Market was inspired by the 700-year old tradition of the open-air Christmas markets throughout Europe. The event will feature one-of-a-kind shopping, specialty foods, fresh greens & wreaths and handcrafted gifts for the holiday. On West Fourth St. between Main & Walnut Friday, December 1st from 4 – 10 p.m. Saturday,…
Birmingham Winter Markt
Experience the magic of the holidays at the annual Birmingham Winter Markt featuring displays from local artists and vendors, European cuisine, thousands of holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment and more. Warming stations, visits with Santa and the Kinderhaus children’s activity area are sure to please visitors of all ages! A tree lighting ceremony will…
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COOKIE STROLL
COOKIE STROLL
Purchase your official Downtown Rochester Cookie Tin and take a stroll with participating businesses downtown to collect your delightful cookies. Enjoy 12 cookies and a Cookie Stroll Cookie Tin for $35 Place your cookie tin order online starting November 10th at 10 am. ONLY 150 TINS AVAILABLE! You must purchase a tin and have and…
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CAROLING IN THE CITY
CAROLING IN THE CITY
Grab your family and friends and head downtown for more holiday cheer than you can shake a candy cane at! Choirs, caroling, Ugly Sweater Contest, The Big, Bright Light Show and so much more! You won’t want to miss the grand finale – a community sing around a giant Christmas tree in the middle of…
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PANCAKES & PJS
PANCAKES & PJS
Don your holiday pjs and join us for a holiday themed pancake dinner! Attendees will enjoy a pancake feast cooked and provided by our beloved Rochester Fire Fighters, kids craft and holiday themed photo spot. Proceeds benefit The Big, Bright Light Show. Date: Thursday, December 14 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM (reservations required) Location: Rochester…
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Drink Local – Rochester MI, Event (Enjoy Holiday Themed Beverages from Local Restaurants!)
Enjoy 18 featured beverages from participating downtown restaurants through the month of December! Make sure to vote for your favorite Restaurants Participating: BAUS Barber Bologna Via Cucina Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters The Hemmingway Room Hibachi House Kruse & Muer on Main Kruse's PCYC Main Street Billiards Park 600 Rochester Mills Beer Co. O'Connor's Public House…
