What is Roller Disco?
While the warm summer days may be over, a new downtown Rochester event is just getting started to highlight a throwback and a comeback experience.
About Roller Disco:
High-energy music, skate rentals, party lighting, and a disco ball are all features reminiscent of indoor roller rinks of days gone by. During the pandemic, roller skating made a resurgence and is now making its way to Rochester.
On October 9-10, Roller Disco presented by the Rochester Downtown Alliance and Destination Medical Center will transform this town’s beloved Peace Plaza into an outdoor roller-skating rink for a shiny new, family-friendly event.
The temporary outdoor roller rink has been featured at national events like Coachella and is the first-of-its-kind experience in Minnesota.
Schedule of events:
Roller Disco is groovy fun for all ages including teens, adults, and families. Throughout the event experience, everyone will enjoy a 3-D photo booth, free skate rentals, a selection of curated vendors, and branded merchandise for sale. View or download a Roller Disco map here.
An open skate teen time will be from 2 to 6 p.m. October 9 that will feature DJ Supafly. From 6:30 to 10 p.m. is the evening experience that includes DJ D.I.M.E. Families can skate during a dedicated day October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the jams provided by DJ Laidee P.
Haven’t skated in a while? No problem! The Med City Roller Derby team will provide a basic skating techniques demonstration during each dedicated time mentioned above.
The RDA staff would like to thank the following partners for believing in the inaugural Roller Disco: presenting partner, Destination Medical Center, media partners Townsquare Media and KTTC TV, and event partners Think Bank, The Berkman, Olmsted Medical Center, Winona State University, Rochester, and Experience Rochester.
The 411:
Not finding an answer to a lingering question? Get the deets in this Roller Disco FAQ blog, which includes questions and answers about types of skates, rentals, and more.
Hype it up:
So, Rochester, dig out those old roller skates from the way back of the closet and get ready to boogie down with Roller Disco October 9-10. Visit the Roller Disco web page here and follow Downtown Rochester, MN on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for features.