Kwanzaa Celebration at Roc Holiday Village
Hosted inside the Gingerbread House at Roc Holiday Village, this celebration is presented by the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition. Guests can experience live music, storytelling, and interactive activities dedicated to celebrating Kwanzaa traditions.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free.
Hours
11 AM–6 PM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Rochester
Accessibility
An accessible drop-off location is available at the corner of Court Street and Chestnut Street.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Admission is free, so visitors can enjoy the celebration without paying an event admission fee.
- All holiday celebrations take place inside the Gingerbread House, making this a fully indoor event.
- Use the Court Street and Chestnut Street corner for drop-offs; it remains accessible during the Court Street closure.
- Court Street is closed to through traffic during event hours, so approach by alternate streets and follow posted detours or traffic attendants.
- The site is about a 10-minute walk from the RTS Transit Center, where all bus routes stop.
Links & Contact
Run by Roc Holiday Village
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Kwanzaa Celebration?
The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition presents live music, storytelling and activities that celebrate Kwanzaa.
Can I get there by bus?
Yes. The park is about a 10-minute walk from the RTS Transit Center, where all bus routes stop. The Where's My Bus? app shows real-time arrivals.
Where can a rideshare drop me off?
Use the corner of Court Street and Chestnut Street, right by the north side of the park. It stays reachable even when Court Street is closed to thru traffic.
Is Court Street open to cars?
Court Street between Chestnut Street and the Manhattan Square Drive roundabout is closed to thru traffic while the village is open. Come in on connecting streets and follow the posted detours or traffic attendants.
Are there other holiday celebrations at the village?
Yes. There's a Three Kings' Day Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 6, a Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 13, and a Christmas Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 20. All are free and held inside the Gingerbread House.
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