Rochester Lilac Festival

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Rochester Lilac Festival The Rochester Lilac Festival is a 10 day experience that offers a full family adventure! The 2024 Rochester Lilac Parade is at 10:30 a.m..
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Live music everyday, amazing food and drink options, kids activities, parade, Lilac 5K/10K and family fun run, & the beloved Art in the Park art show. The largest festival of its kind in North America began 126 years ago and continues to be inspired by the magnificent lilac collection at Highland Park — 500 varieties of lilacs on more than 1,200 bushes. Highland Park was designed by New York City's Central Park architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Visitors can enjoy the park's gardens, as well as enjoy entertainment including national headline concerts, exhibitors, food vendors, Kids' Zone, Art & Craft Show, the Lilac Run and the televised Lilac Parade. Saturday May 11, and presents dozens of marching bands, decorated floats, clowns, dancers and costumed characters. The festival is a joint venture of Monroe County Parks, City of Rochester, and VisitRochester convention and visitors bureau. It is weather-dependent but the lilac are expected to be in full bloom during the festival. The Rochester Lilac Festival is an experience for all of your senses — See the magnificent array of colors, people, and arts & crafts; Smell the aromatic lilacs; Hear entertaining musical acts; Taste the variety of foods and treats; and Touch a lilac branch as you sniff a fresh bud or walk hand-in-hand along the spectacular park paths. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

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This bloom is missing a few things. Could one of them be you? 👀Come back 10.8.26 to find out.
10/06/2026

This bloom is missing a few things. Could one of them be you? 👀

Come back 10.8.26 to find out.

10/02/2026

🌸10.8.26.

Something big is blooming… Think you know what it is? Drop your guess below. 👇

09/30/2026

📢 It’s getting louder... and it's coming 10.08.26
Stick around to find out.

09/30/2026

📢 It’s getting louder... and it's coming 10.08.26
Stick around to find out. 

A little Rochester trivia for your Wednesday: Did you know the Rochester Lilac Festival tradition dates back to 1898? 🌸T...
09/23/2026

A little Rochester trivia for your Wednesday: Did you know the Rochester Lilac Festival tradition dates back to 1898? 🌸

That means generations of Rochesterians have gathered to celebrate spring, community and the beautiful lilacs of Highland Park- Who introduced YOU to the Lilac Festival? 💜

The lilacs may be taking a break, but we’re still thinking about all of you. 💜 What’s YOUR favorite Lilac Festival memor...
09/16/2026

The lilacs may be taking a break, but we’re still thinking about all of you. 💜 What’s YOUR favorite Lilac Festival memory?
Drop it in the comments 👇🌸

Rochester festival season is the best, and we're so grateful you kicked it off with us! 🌸From incredible music and amazi...
06/24/2026

Rochester festival season is the best, and we're so grateful you kicked it off with us! 🌸

From incredible music and amazing food to local vendors and unforgettable moments, this year's festival was one to remember!

✨ What was your favorite part? Share your favorite memory in the comments!

🎥: North Glow Photography

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05/18/2026

You already know. 🎸 Episode 2 of the 2026 Show features the one and only — go check them out! 🎶

Today is your last chance to experience the Lilac Festival this year 🪻If you haven't made it out yet, Highland Park is w...
05/17/2026

Today is your last chance to experience the Lilac Festival this year 🪻If you haven't made it out yet, Highland Park is waiting for you!

Come soak it all in one last time and don't forget to tag us in your photos for a chance to be featured on our story.

📅 Highland Park | Rochester NY
📸 Photo creds to the amazing North Glow Photography

If you haven't already, make sure you stop by our KeyBank Center Stage Presented by West Herr Auto Group and see our las...
05/17/2026

If you haven't already, make sure you stop by our KeyBank Center Stage Presented by West Herr Auto Group and see our last musical performers of the 2026 Lilac Festival 🌞

🎶 Sydney Irving Music
🎶 Gunpoets
🎶 CPDP Ensemble
🎶 High Fade
🎶 Eggy closing out the whole festival

What a way to go out. See you next year, Rochester. 💜

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1440 South Avenue
Rochester, NY
14620

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