Park Avenue Holiday Open House
*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 11/30/2017
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Outdoor festivities throughout the evening from Alexander Street to Culver Road include performances of holiday music, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot roasted chestnuts, holiday characters with candy cane treats, and so much more. It's a great way to begin your holiday season!
Opening Ceremony at 5:00 PM
The magic begins with an opening ceremony in the Park Avenue Green at Barrington Street. Lighting of Christmas Tree and Menorah. Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester will be presented with a holiday donation from Park Avenue Merchants and Neighborhood Associations. Santa Claus arrives by horse-drawn wagon to join Mayor Warren in lighting the Christmas tree before greeting guests at Santa's Tent at 600 Park Avenue, compliments of Pepsi Cola Bottling Group.
Visit Santa from 5:30 - 9:00 PM
You can visit Santa following the opening ceremony until 9:00 PM at 600 Park Avenue. Santa's Tent is a warm spot for children to gather and get a balloon from "Raggedy Ann."
Pick up your complimentary glow stick or glow necklace from PAMA and candy cane from Stever's Candies. $2.00 photos with Santa. 5:30-8:30 PM.
Photos by Joseph Pellingra & Jeff Palma Photography. Look for costumed characters such as: Snowman, Reindeer, Bear Tiger etc, all along the avenue. You will also find a clown and Rochester Team Mascots.
Horse-drawn wagon rides
Enjoy the view while riding along Park Avenue! Purchase tickets and board the wagons at the following locations.
$1.00 per person/per half-mile ride
NOTE: You must get off at the next stop to make room for those waiting to get on.
- Board at 403 Park Ave near Rutgers Street/off at Brunswick St.
- Board at Brunswick (Immanuel Baptist)/off at Vick Park A
- Board at Vick Park A/off at Rutgers Street
- • Kirkhaven Drop-off ONLY (upon request) (across from 54 Park ) – there will be no boarding at Kirkhaven.
Chestnut Locations:
Roam Café: 258 Park Avenue
F. Oliver's Oils & Vinegars: 747 Park Avenue
Ice Sculpture: 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Ice Sculpture Demonstration by Charles Dawes - Specialty Ice. Park Avenue Green at the corner of Barrington Street & Park Avenue
PARKING
Park Avenue will NOT be closed to traffic during this event. Parking areas along the street will be accessible including at curb-side, surface lots, and the nearby 7-Eleven Park Berkeley Plaza, Asbury First United Methodist Church (1050 East Avenue), Bank of America, and along East Avenue (after 6:00 PM). Please pay careful attention to all posted alternate-side parking restrictions on side streets. Please be cautious and responsible when parking curb-side, in parking lots or on side streets. All posted laws will apply!
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