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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Rochester Renaissance Festivus returns for sixth year
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Renaissance Festivus celebrates its sixth year of medieval festivities for all ages on Sunday. The festival was held from 12 p.m. through 5 p.m. at Three Heads Brewing in Rochester. The event is held annually to raise awareness and provide donations for the Mended Little Hearts of Greater Rochester through activities and character fun. The nonprofit offers support and programming for individuals and their families impacted by heart conditions. Senator Brouk to host 4th annual baby shower for new parents The event included The Sun and Snail Puppet Show, Tarot and Oracle Readings, a costume contest, portraits, axe throwing, The Guild of Rochester, performances by the Rochester Academy of Irish Dance, Merry Mischief, Jamison the Bagpiper, and other Renaissance-themed features. Attendees could also take home souvenirs and crafts from various vendors, including Rochester Renaissance merchandise offered for the first time. In addition to the festivities, food such as smoked turkey legs from Big Boys Eatery and businesses including Bewitched Coffee Co., Countertop Creamery, and Reservoir Dogz were available for festivalgoers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local Firehouse Subs celebrates International Firefighters' Day
GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — A local Fire House Subs restaurant celebrated International Firefighters Day with an interactive event for families on Sunday. The food chain's Touch-the-Truck event provides attendees a unique experience of exploring a fire truck and meeting first responders. Touch-the-Truck was held at the Street of Shoppes location at 1600 West Ridge Road in Greece from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. While there is also a West Henrietta location that serves the Greater Rochester area, the Greece location was the only one to participate in the event. Firehouse Subs is a business founded by firefighters that supports responders who serve the communities where restaurants are located. Rochester Renaissance Festivus returns for sixth year Proceeds from FireHouse Subs go directly to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which has provided over $96 million of necessary equipment to first responders and various public safety organizations to date. Restaurantgoers can donate to the cause by purchasing recycled pickle buckets for $3, donating spare change at the checkout register, or rounding their bill up to the nearest dollar when paying for their meal. Additional information on Firehouse Subs, locations, and hours of operation can be found on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
