Rochester River Romance

Rochester River Romance Celebration 2006

Fri, Sat. and Sun, October 6-8

The annual event "showcases the dynamic Genesee River Corridor in its full autumn foliage splendor. This year the event will emphasize the Genesee River as a romantic backdrop for city-wide festivities. Over 30 activities will take place along the river, including historic walking tours, fireworks and a laser light show, bicycle treks, boat rides, nature walks and concerts, a beach corn roast, horticultural workshops, lighthouse tours and other lakeside family fun."

Sun., Oct. 8, the 18th annual “Head of the Genesee Invitational Regatta (formerly Stonehurst Capital Invitational Regatta), the largest rowing event on the Eastern Fall calendar, will course through Genesee Valley Park. The Regatta is produced by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), University of Rochester, Rochester Business Alliance and the Genesee Waterways Center.

With the City of Rochester as the umbrella agency, the River Romance collaborators include: the Greater Rochester Visitor’s Assoc., Arts and Cultural Council of Greater Rochester, U of R and RIT Regatta Management Committee, New York State Canal Society, Rochester Bicycling Club, Ontario Beach Park Program Committee, High Falls Business Assoc., Maplewood Neighborhood Assoc., Friends of Mount Hope, Genesee Waterways Center and others.

For more information call : 585-428-6770 or 585-428-6767 (taped activities closer to the event) or go to www.cityofrochester.gov/index.cfm?id=717