ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Lilac Festival will once again be held over three separate weekends in 2022. That's according to an announcement made by Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren on Tuesday.
It's the same format the festival had in 2021 because of COVID-19 restrictions. Traditionally, the event runs for 10 days straight.
“The weekend format was such a success that we will continue it next year for the 124th Annual event,” said County Executive Bello. “In our bicentennial year, the Lilac Festival takes on even more important celebration as we pivot from the pandemic to Bring Monroe Back and Plan Forward to our next 200 years. This community is primed and ready to celebrate the incredible quality of life we enjoy in Monroe County —and I know we all look forward to enjoying the Lilac Festival next year.”
“By focusing on weekends when our families can best enjoy the Lilac Festival, we have breathed new life and excitement into one of our city’s premier events,” said Mayor Warren. “I can’t wait to see the lilacs in bloom and our community enjoying the annual kick-off to our great festival season, especially with the return of the parade, concerts and, of course, the beauty of Highland Park in spring!”
the 2022 Rochester Lilac Festival will take place on the following dates:
- Week 1: May 6-8
- Week 2: May 12-15
- Week 3: May 19-22
Festival times on all days are 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Many familiar elements of the festival will be back, including live music, the parade, the original format of the Lilac Run and the wine tasting and craft beer expos.
Organizers say the official music lineup is scheduled to be released early next year.
