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Festivals

Rochester Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026

A free, all-day celebration of Indigenous music, dance, craft demonstrations, artists, vendors and community organizations on the Rochester Museum & Science Center campus, with a grand parade at noon.
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When
Monday, October 12, 2026
Time
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where
Rochester Museum & Science Center657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Area
Rochester
Category
Festivals
Cost
Free
Good to know
Sunrise ceremony at 7 AM at Cobbs Hill Reservoir; grand parade at noon; sunset ceremony at 6 PM on the RMSC front steps.
Organizer
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Rochester, New York Committee (opens in a new tab)

Rochester Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors Indigenous peoples, cultures, histories and present-day communities with a free, open-to-all celebration on the Rochester Museum & Science Center campus at 657 East Avenue. From 11 AM to 5 PM there is music and dance, cultural performances, craft demonstrations, educational activities, Indigenous artists and vendors, and community organizations, with a grand parade at noon. The day opens with a sunrise ceremony at 7 AM at the White Pine by the Cobbs Hill Reservoir and closes with a sunset ceremony at 6 PM on the museum’s front steps on East Avenue. Organized by the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Rochester, New York Committee.

Source: the organizer’s page. Last verified: October 3, 2026. First found on Reader submission, verified against the organizer. Also listed on City of Rochester permitted special events, 2026. Details can change: confirm with the organizer before you go.