Social-Ice

Friday, February 6, 4-10pm
Saturday, February 7, 1-10pm  
FAM JAM: Sat. February 7, 1-4pm
Peace Plaza
Free to attend, bring some friends!

Bundle up and embrace the cold - the Rochester Downtown Alliance turns the Peace Plaza into an after-dark winter playground for Social-Ice. Sip your way through unique themed ice bars, each pouring a signature cocktail (and often mocktail options), then wander the plaza for full-scale, professionally carved ice sculptures lit in vibrant color - awesome Instagrammable experiences - games, and more. High-energy live DJs keep the party moving all night, with plenty of reasons to linger, dance, and make it a whole evening Downtown. Free to attend and open to the public - just dress warm and come ready to party in the cold!

Over the years, we’ve seen it all. Some winters surprised us with warm weather and took down our intricate ice sculptures. Other years, a global pandemic reshaped how we gathered and celebrated.

As we enter our 19th year, we recognize that the name Social Ice may read differently for some right now. We want to be clear: Social Ice is ours. It belongs to Rochester. It belongs to this community - bold, resilient, determined, and rooted in the North. So for this year, whether you call it Social Ice, Social (n)Ice, Socialize, Social Frozen Water - whatever feels right to you - we look forward to seeing you Downtown, gathering as hardy Minnesotans do: together, united, and bundled up!

Coming in from out of town or looking to stay the night at a hotel for Social-Ice?

Find great spots to stay right in Downtown Rochester here. 

(Photo Credit: Alpha Digital)

(Video Credit: Tyler Aug)