The Lilac Festival Will Return This Year In May
Written by Site Hub on March 25, 2021
The officials in charge of the Lilac Festival have announced that the annual fair will return this year after being cancelled due to COVID-19.
Organizers confirmed that the proposed plans were approved by Monroe County and New York state.
The 123rd Rochester Lilac Festival will take place in May, over three weekends:
- May 7-9
- May 14-16
- May 21-23
Festival organizers gave a statement, saying:
“Festivalgoers can look forward to enjoying the event in a new structure conducive to the health and safety of attendees and in full compliance with New York State reopening regulations, including reduced capacity, mandatory face coverings, and sanitizing stations. The event’s extensive planning efforts have been approved by Monroe County and New York State. Returning favorites soon open for registration and ticket purchasing on LilacFestival.com include the Lilac 5K/10K, Donut Dash, Craft Beer Expo, and the Wine Expo and Food Pairing. As always, walking the lilac trails through Highland Park is free and open to the public.”
Source:
RochesterFirst.com
LilacFestival.com
