Here Is What You Need To Know About Downtown Rochester’s Temporary Roller Rink

This past July, the Rochester Downtown Alliance made an announcement that something new and exciting was headed to Downtown Rochester. A skating rink!

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According to a news release from the RDA, the Peace Plaza will be transformed into a 22- foot by 28-foot roller rink on October 9th and 10th. Here is the full schedule of events.

Schedule Of Events For Inaugural Roller Disco Skating in Downtown Rochester

Schedule of Events October 9th

• 2 to 6 p.m: Teen Time
  • Open Skate
  • DJ Supafly proving tunes
• 6 to 10 p.m.: Evening Experience
  • Open Skate
  • DJ D.I.M.E Spinning Jams from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Schedule of Events October 10th

• 10 a.m to 2 p.m Family Skate Time
  • Open Skate
  • DJ Laidee P Giving the musical vibes.

If you don't have any experience roller staking, don't worry! During the dedicated Roller Disco times, Med City Roller Derby skaters will be on hand to provide attendees with a quick refresher demonstration on basic skating techniques.

The event will also feature a 3-D photo booth, free skate rentals, a curated selection of vendors, and branded merchandise for sale!  Adding to the roller disco experience, the Peace Palaz will be decked out with a disco ball and party lighting, in addition to the outdoor roller ink.

In-Line Roller Skates Not Allowed

The RDA did say that in-line skates are not allowed. So if you don't have a pair of roller skates, you can rent them for free on-site!

So be sure to get out and enjoy the roller disco on October 9th and 10th in Downtown Rochester!

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