City to host Flower Fest celebrating 50th anniversary of the Rochester City Mark

The City of Rochester will host Flower Fest, a free one-day event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Flower City Mark, on Saturday, June 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Pont de Rennes Bridge in the High Falls District. The event will transform the bridge into an open-air marketplace featuring artists and vendors offering City Mark-inspired artwork, apparel, and handcrafted items. The evening will also include live music and documentary screenings exploring the history and impact of the City Mark. Flower Fest will conclude with a City Mark-themed drone show above High Falls. Mayor Malik D. Evans said the City Mark is one of the most recognizable symbols of the community and the anniversary is a moment worth celebrating. Created in 1975, the City Mark has become a widely recognized emblem of Rochester, appearing on everything from buildings and vehicles to locally made goods. The design pays homage to the Flour City’s water wheel and the Flower City’s five-petaled lilac. Flower Fest is produced for the city by Bella Events Group. Vendors interested in selling City Mark-themed items must obtain rights to use the mark in their creations.

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Source: City of Rochester Published: April 28, 2026