Huge turnout for first night of 2025 Concerts by the Shore
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It was a beautiful day for the beach and even a perfect day to kick off the annual 'Concerts by the Shore' series!
The series is sponsored by Wegmans with the City of Rochester and Monroe County also providing support.
Wednesday, Nik and the Nice Guys hit the stage at 7 p.m., and what a turn out it was!
News 8 caught up with some concert goers who, to say the least, had a great time.
'We got a huge crowd out here plus a lot of people just enjoying the beach and the park. We are looking forward to a great season,' Ontario Beach Program Committee Chair Jim Farr said.
Concerts by the Shore have been a Rochester tradition for 37 years. For the full 2025 line up, with performances every Wednesday, click here.
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