Rochester has had a 120-year love affair with the lilacs in Highland Park. The final weekend of the 2025 Rochester Lilac Festival is here where residents catch their first whiffs of the coming summer ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – While some folks chose to bring their mom flowers on Mother’s Day, others wanted to bring their mom to the flowers! This was the first weekend of Rochester’s 127th annual ...

The music lineup this year features genres ranging from soul to jazz, afrobeats and country. The Lilac Festival celebrates 127 years and will run from May 9-18. The festival features events such as ...

Rochester's annual Lilac Festival has been named among the best flower festivals in the nation in the latest USA Today Readers' Choice poll. The festival landed fourth on the list of the country's ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Lilac Festival in Rochester is gaining national attention. USA Today has nominated the festival for its “10 Best Readers’ Choice Award” for the best flower festival in the ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Friday, thousands will gather at Highland Park for some live music, food, rides, and of course, to see the lilacs, at this year’s Lilac Festival. John Dunbar, provided by the ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The new year marks the return of Rochester’s biggest events! From the Lilac Festival to the Fringe Festival, organizers have announced the dates for next year’s popular events ...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns and ran for one, Christian Benford scored the go-ahead TD on a 63-yard interception return. Bosa listed week to week with ...

Geneva, N.Y. (WHAM) — A Geneva parent is calling for accountability after pressing charges against the former assistant principal of Geneva High School. Pirate Toy Fund wraps up final day of toy ...

The 121st annual Rochester Lilac Festival is upon us so it's time to get ready for some flowers, nice weather, and lots of live music! Visitors stopped by the Spectrum News Rochester booth in Art in ...