Lighting of the Liberty Pole 2026 — Rochester's Holiday Season Begins December 5
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Downtown Rochester NY (Liberty Pole)
Cost: Free
What's Happening
Downtown Rochester officially enters the holiday season on December 5 with the annual Lighting of the Liberty Pole. The parade and lighting ceremony at the landmark pole at Main and Exchange has been marking the start of winter in Rochester for generations — the city gathers, the lights come on, and December begins.
Details
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Time: TBD (typically evening) Location: Liberty Pole, Main Street and Exchange Boulevard, Downtown Rochester NY Cost: Free
How to Join
Head downtown on December 5 for the parade and lighting ceremony. Check the City of Rochester for the parade route and timing.
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