We're turning up the heat on Summer Sale deals! To allow you more time and feel comfortable shopping, Summer Sale 2020 has been expanded to a two-week experience. Get the same great deals, discounts, and specials from downtown Rochester businesses.  Read More

A virtual artisan and food market and online entertainment, all at your fingertips. Click for more details about Virtual Thursdays Downtown.  Read More

In a few short weeks, people visiting, residing in, or working in downtown Rochester will start seeing our Clean Team Ambassadors (they'll be hard to miss in their bright orange shirts). Let's meet some of the friendly faces who are part of the Clean and Safe Ambassador Program being implemented starting July 1.  Read More

During the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty of whether a doorknob is disinfected can cause anxious feelings. Our Clean Team Ambassadors will be here to create ease of mind by being a highly visible presence in downtown Rochester starting July 1.  Read More

Starting Monday, June 1, Minnesota bars and restaurants will be able to welcome back patrons through outdoor dining.  Read More

The 2020 season of Movies in the Park is canceled. Click for more details.  Read More

Minnesotans are at home per Governor Tim Walz's executive order to slow the spread of COVID-19. But "at home" does not need to mean "confined to your home," as the governor is encouraging people to get outdoors safely. Here are some safe physical distancing activities to enjoy in downtown Rochester.  Read More

Introducing our Community Spotlight series, highlighting the uplifting and positive things happening in our downtown Rochester community.  Read More

As information regarding COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Rochester Downtown Alliance hopes to serve our downtown community by sharing resources and information that may be helpful. Here are ways you can help support the downtown Rochester community.  Read More

Downtown Rochester is a tight-knit community and are there for one another through thick and thin. During this time of COVID-19/coronavirus, if in-person shopping, dining, or frequenting businesses is not possible, there are other ways of supporting them. Here are the businesses offering gift cards, to-go orders, and/or online services in downtown Rochester.  Read More

Click for links to news, resources, and updates on COVID-19 and its impacts on downtown Rochester  Read More

Attention downtown bars and restaurants! Apply to receive up to $2,000 in grant funds to expand your sidewalk cafe.  Read More