Press Releases
Media Contact:
Katie Adelman
Director of Content and Communications
Rochester Downtown Alliance
507-216-9886
kadelman@downtownrochestermn.com
January 2022
Social-ICE rescheduled, adapted to be called Social Lights amid COVID-19 surge
January 12, 2022
A look ahead at the 2022 RDA programs
January 4, 2022
December 2021
Downtown looks to new consumer base as housing units double in 10 years
December 20, 2021
November 2021
Traditional SocialICE with ice bars and DJs returns in 2022
November 30, 2021
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here
November 17, 2021
Join in the magic of Here Comes Santa Claus November 26
November 16, 2021
Small Business Saturday: A big deal to small businesses
November 4, 2021
October 2021
Traditional Here Comes Santa Claus returns November 26
October 26, 2021
September 2021
Inaugural Roller Disco skating into Rochester October 9-10
September 24, 2021
Talking trash: Downtown Zumbro River clean-up recap
September 15, 2021
Family- and dog-friendly Dogs Downtown is September 18
September 10, 2021
Downtown portion of Zumbro River waterfront to be cleaned September 7
September 3, 2021
August 2021
Rochester Downtown Alliance updates COVID-19 guidance for events
August 25, 2021
A pup-ular downtown event returns September 18
August 18, 2021
Previewing the Movies in the Park August films
August 2, 2021
July 2021
RDA announces new event: Roller Disco
July 14, 2021
Counting down to Thursdays Downtown starting July 8
July 1, 2021
June 2021
Yearlong impact of downtown Rochester’s Clean and Safe Ambassador Program
June 30, 2021
Thursdays Downtown makes a much-anticipated return in 2021
June 9, 2021
Previewing the Movies in the Park June 2021 films
June 3, 2021
May 2021
Vendor applications open for 2021 in-person Thursdays Downtown
May 10, 2021
April 2021
Movies in the Park is back on the big screen in 2021
April 29, 2021
Expanded outdoor dining returns to downtown Rochester April 22
April 22, 2021
Fresh Air Fitness classes coming to downtown
April 19, 2021
Festival of Trees Will Once Again Transform Downtown Rochester
April 16, 2021
Announcing the 2021 downtown Rochester Start-Up Event Grant recipients
April 15, 2021
March 2021
Downtown Rochester Start-Up Event Grants Available for COVID-19 Appropriate Efforts
March 24, 2021
Rochester Downtown Alliance Announces Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships Hire
March 22, 2021
February 2021
RDA announces 2020 Sandy Keith Award Recipients
February 19, 2021
15,800 meals to be donated to Channel One through Improv-ICE Buy a Meal, Give a Meal program
February 19, 2021
What downtown Rochester event plans might look like in 2021
February 9, 2021
Improvising Improv-ICE dates because of warm weather
February 1, 2021
January 2021
What to expect from Improv-ICE, an adaptation of SocialICE, February 4-11
January 28, 2021
Dining downtown during Improv-ICE to benefit Channel One Regional Food Bank
January 14, 2021
December 2020
Sandy Keith Downtown Impact Award nominations due Thursday
December 29, 2020
Improv-ICE, an adaptation of the annual SocialICE, set for February 2021
December 22, 2020
Free downtown ramp parking program continues through year’s end
December 16, 2020
RDA seeks Sandy Keith Downtown Impact Award nominations
December 8, 2020
November 2020
Here Comes Santa Claus Drive-Thru Parade November 27
November 24, 2020
Downtown Rochester transforming into holiday wonderland with portion of Festival of Trees
November 23, 2020
Utility boxes become canvases throughout downtown Rochester
November 12, 2020
Shop Small every Saturday from November 28 to December 19
November 4, 2020
October 2020
Expanding the holiday spirit throughout downtown with Hiawatha Homes Festival of Trees
October 30, 2020
Here Comes Santa Claus merriment gets a magical makeover in 2020
October 29, 2020
$1 million fund awarded to downtown businesses through private donor
October 15, 2020
Program makes it easier—and cheaper—to park downtown through October 31
October 8, 2020
September 2020
#RochMNFood Partnership Promotes Local Dining Options
September 23, 2020
Downtown Public Space Improvements Prioritize Safety and Experience During COVID-19
September 11, 2020
Sidewalk Sessions Music Series supports musicians and businesses
September 2, 2020
August 2020
Dogs Downtown and Harvest Festival Canceled in 2020
August 14, 2020
July 2020
Downtown Retailers Safely Welcoming Back Customers with Summer Sale
July 7, 2020
June 2020
Clean Team Ambassadors Starting Daily Service in Downtown Rochester Wednesday
June 30, 2020
Virtual Thursdays Downtown is Starting June 18
June 11, 2020
May 2020
Downtown Rochester's Clean and Safe Ambassador Program to Launch July 1
May 28, 2020
In-Person Thursdays Downtown and Movies in the Park Canceled in 2020
May 22, 2020
April 2020
Thursdays Downtown Changes Amid COVID-19
April 8, 2020
March 2020
Community Partners Hosting Virtual Concert Happy Hour During COVID-19
March 19, 2020
Ladies' Night Out, a more inclusive event
March 10, 2020
Proposed Thursdays Downtown 2020 Layout Updated
March 5, 2020
February 2020
Ladies' Night Out in Downtown Rochester Getting a Makeover
February 26, 2020
Clean and Safe Ambassador Program in Downtown Rochester to Launch in April
February 20, 2020
(Ice) Breaking News: Record-Setting Attendance during SocialICE 2020
February 10, 2020
January 2020
A Chilling Fact: SocialICE is One Week Away
January 30, 2020
And the Pitch Night's Start-Up Event Grant Recipients Are...
January 15, 2020
The Nine Event Organizers Pitching Downtown Event Ideas January 14
January 13, 2020
Downtown Event Organizers Need Public Support at Pitch Competition January 14
January 6, 2020
These Themed Downtown Bars Are Participating in SocialICE 2020
January 3, 2020
A Year of Downtown Rochester Event Dates
January 2, 2020
November 2019
Here Comes Santa Claus in Downtown Rochester This Friday
November 26, 2019
Shark Tank-Style Pitch Competition for Downtown Rochester Events
November 20, 2019
Here Comes Santa Claus to Downtown Rochester
November 1, 2019
October 2019
Downtown Rochester Mural Collaboration Incorporates Two Artists' Works
October 15, 2019
September 2019
Seasonal Fun for All at Fall Fest Saturday
September 30, 2019
Chill Out: Downtown Rochester’s SocialICE Set for February 6-8, 2020
September 24, 2019
Sneak Peek into Fall Fest October 5
September 18, 2019
Flock to Movies in the Park: "The Birds" is September Film
September 6, 2019
August 2019
August 29 is the Last Chance to Attend Thursdays Downtown
August 27, 2019
Thursdays Downtown Makes a Move in 2020
August 22, 2019
Play Hooky with Movies in the Park: Ferris Bueller's Day Off is August Film
August 6, 2019
July 2019
"Yappy" for Dogs Downtown Saturday!
July 29, 2019
A Runner-Up on The Voice is Coming to Thursdays Downtown!
July 22, 2019
Ultimutt Guide to Dogs Downtown
July 19, 2019
Go Crazy for Movies in the Park: Crazy Rich Asians is July Film
July 9, 2019
A Downtown Rochester summer isn't the only thing heating up
July 1, 2019
June 2019
Look Out, Minnesota State Fair: New Thursdays Downtown Food & Drink
June 19, 2019
RDA Announces New Events Manager
June 11, 2019
RDA Announces New Executive Director
June 10, 2019
Be Spellbound by Movies in the Park: Harry Potter is June Film
June 5, 2019
May 2019
Picture This: An Outdoor Movie Series in Downtown Rochester
May 23, 2019
And The 2019 Thursdays Downtown Evening Entertainment Is…
May 9, 2019
February 2019
Artist Call for Entries in Expansion of Downtown Rochester ARTWalk
February 26, 2019
September 2018
Heads Up! Pedestrian Safety Week Schedule of Events September 10-14
September 6, 2018
August 2018
Heads Up! Pedestrian Safety Week is September 10-14 in Downtown Rochester
August 20, 2018
June 2018
Thursdays on First & 3rd By The Numbers
June 5, 2018
May 2018
Social Steps Debuts on the Peace Plaza starting June 1 with Free Summer Dancing
May 31, 2018
Rochester Downtown Alliance Kicks-off the 2nd Annual Bookworm Walk on May 21
May 17, 2018
Games on the Grass Kicks-off May 7 on the Peace Plaza
May 4, 2018
Thursdays on First & 3rd Evening Entertainment
May 2, 2018
April 2018
Rochester Downtown Alliance Announces Upcoming Program Activities for 2018
April 10, 2018
February 2018
SocialICE 2018 breaks attendance records in tenth year
February 14, 2018
Rochester Downtown Alliance announces recipients of Start-Up Grant for First-Time Events
February 12, 2018
January 2018
2018 SocialICE – Rochester Minnesota’s Ice Bar
January 16, 2018
Rochester Downtown Alliance celebrates National Popcorn Day 2018
January 15, 2018
October 2017
Apply for up to $3,000 for first-time events held downtown with the Start-Up Grant
October 23, 2017
Airglow Lighting Event to Illuminate Downtown Rochester
October 18, 2017
Fall Fest is Back and Better Than Ever
October 3, 2017
September 2017
STYLE Celebrates 10 Years of Fashion
September 6, 2017
August 2017
Furry Family Fun for Everyone
August 3, 2017
July 2017
Dogs Downtown Returns for the Third Year
July 21, 2017
Rochester City Jazz Festival partners with Rochester Downtown Alliance for second year
July 19, 2017
June 2017
Rochester Downtown Alliance partners with six non-profits for Pay It Forward themed Thursdays on First & 3rd
June 26, 2017
Rochester Downtown Alliance Announces New Marketing & Communications Manager
June 7, 2017
May 2017
Rochester Downtown Alliance announces opening for Marketing & Communications Manager
May 16, 2017
'Quality and diversity' a focus in 2017 Thursdays on First & 3rd musical entertainment
May 3, 2017
April 2017
Rochester Downtown Alliance and Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester kick off Let’s Play Rochester!
April 26, 2017
Apply to receive up to $3,000 in funding for first-time events held in downtown Rochester with the stART-up Grant
April 10, 2017
February 2017
Rochester Downtown Alliance Announces New Community Engagement Manager
February 27, 2017
Downtown Rochester's Ladies Night Out is Back!
February 22, 2017
January 2017
2017 SocialICE - Rochester Minnesota's Ice Bar
January 18, 2017
December 2016
Rochester Downtown Alliance announces staffing change
December 28, 2016
November 2016
Rochester Downtown Alliance encourages holiday shoppers to support downtown small business this holiday season
November 18, 2016
42nd Annual “Here Comes Santa Claus” returns on Friday, November 25, 2016
November 8, 2016
September 2016
Rochester Downtown Alliance brings new fall themed event to Peace Plaza
September 21, 2016
August 2016
Rochester Art Center awarded Bush Foundation Grant for PlaceMakers | Rochester Prototyping Festival
August 19, 2016
STYLE on the Plaza returns to the Peace Plaza bigger, bolder, and brighter September 15, 2016
August 15, 2016
July 2016
PlaceMakers | Rochester Prototyping Festival Pitch Night
July 14, 2016
Dogs Downtown, downtown's furriest four-legged event, returns August 7
July 11, 2016
PlaceMakers | Rochester Prototyping Festival selections made
July 7, 2016
June 2016
RDA, DMC EDA, RAC announce next steps for PlaceMakers | Rochester Prototyping Festival
June 30, 2016
May 2016
PrideFest and the Rochester Downtown Alliance announce return of PrideFest 2016 to the Peace Plaza
May 18, 2016
RDA DMC Press Release Call for Proposals
May 13, 2016
2016 Thursdays on First & 3rd band lineups
May 3, 2016
April 2016
Rochester Downtown Alliance announces recipients of downtown event grants
April 28, 2016
Peace Plaza rental rate increase from $1650 to $1700 and add event staff among other benefits
April 26, 2016
March 2016
Rochester Downtown Alliance Stakeholder Celebration
March 18, 2016
Rochester Downtown Alliance Downtown Cultural Initiatives Program Get an Update
March 4, 2016
February 2016
Downtown Rochester's First Ladies Night Out
February 10, 2016
January 2016
2016 SocialICE – Rochester Minnesota’s Ice Bar
January 18, 2016
Rochester Downtown Alliance Board of Directors is Changing
January 11, 2016
November 2015
Rochester Downtown Alliance Champions Second Annual Small Business Saturday in Downtown Rochester
November 9, 2015
October 2015
"Here Comes Santa Claus" Returns Friday, November 27, 2015
October 8, 2015
August 2015
2015 STYLE on the Plaza is Thursday, September 17
August 17, 2015
July 2015
City Council Renews Special Service District for 10 Years
July 22, 2015
Dogs Downtown is Sunday, August 2
July 20, 2015
2015 Downtown Rochester Sensational Summer Sidewalk Sale
July 13, 2015
June 2015
No Thursdays on First & 3rd Thursday, June 25, 2015
June 22, 2015
May 2015
Results from the Butt Kickers Bounty
May 18, 2015
RedBall Project Locations Revealed
May 11, 2015
Movies on the Plaza 2015
May 4, 2015
Thursdays on First & 3rd Summer Market & Music Festival 2015
May 1, 2015
March 2015
RedBall Project Rochester to take place June 6 - June 12, 2015
March 19, 2015
New Arts & Cultural Event Grant
March 10, 2015
January 2015
SocialICE, Rochester Minnesota’s Ice Bar, Returns Feb 19, 20, 21
January 12, 2015
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Ladies' Night Out in Downtown Rochester Postponed
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