Stroll beautiful Park Avenue and enjoy the cheerful sight of lights sparkling on buildings, tree branches, bushes, and the light poles at major intersections. This evening of free entertainment, seasonal fun, and “open house” hospitality at more than 80 Park Avenue businesses is the perfect time to visit your favorite spots along this wonderful street while making a few new discoveries.
Outdoor festivities throughout the evening from Alexander Street to Culver Road include performances of holiday music, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot roasted chestnuts, holiday characters with candy cane treats, and so much more. It’s a great way to begin your holiday season!
Find Out More Information and Yearly Schedules Here Park Avenue Holiday Open House
This years festivities begin as follows… 22nd Annual PARK AVENUE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 5pm – 9pm
Opening Ceremony at 5:00 PM
The magic begins with an opening ceremony in the Park Avenue Green at Barrington Street. Lighting of Christmas Tree and Menorah. Francis Parker School #23 will perform. Francis Parker School #23 will be presented with a holiday donation from Park Avenue Merchants and Neighborhood Associations. Santa Claus arrives by horse-drawn wagon to join Mayor Warren in lighting the Christmas tree before greeting guests at Santa’s Tent at 600 Park Avenue, compliments of Pepsi Cola Bottling Group.
Visit Santa from 5:30 – 9:00 PM
You can visit Santa following the opening ceremony until 9:00 PM at 600 Park Avenue. Santa’s Tent is a warm spot for children to gather and get a balloon from “Raggedy Ann.”
Come see the exciting GlowCity light display in the Santa Tent.
Pick up your complimentary glow stick or glow necklace from PAMA and candy cane from Stever’s Candies. $2.00 photos with Santa. 5:30-8:30 PM.
Photos by Joseph Pellingra & Jeff Palma Photography. Look for costumed characters such as: Snowman, Reindeer, Bear Tiger etc, all along the avenue. You will also find a clown and Rochester Team Mascots.
ALEXANDER TO SOUTH GOODMAN
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Stroll Meigs to Oxford – Nativity Preparatory Choir
• 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Stroll Meigs to Barrington – Incarnate Word Lutheran Church Community Arts Choir & Senior Choir
• 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Stroll Alexander to Somerton – Flower City Pride Band
• 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Stroll Barrington to S. Goodman – Blessed Sacrament Contemporary Ensemble
• 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Stroll Barrington to S. Goodman – Blessed Sacrament Contemporary Ensemble
• 7:30 – 8:30 PM – Great Harvest Corner – Fever Pitch
One L Salon – 71 1/2 Park Avenue
Complimentary refreshments.
Lynnette Studios – 97 Park Avenue, Suite C
Classy Cookie & Deli – 111 Park Avenue
Raffle for a holiday cookie basket.
Scratch Bake Shop – 113 Park Avenue
Special discounts.
Mystic Moon – 115 Park Avenue
World Hair – 121 Park Avenue
Peppermint Boutique – 121 Park Avenue, Suite 1
Refreshments and flash discounts.
Treasure Trove Vintage – 121 Park Avenue, Suite 10
Refreshments, discounts and giveaways!
Apogee Wine Bar – 151 Park Avenue
Special Discounts
Stacy K Floral – 151 Park Avenue (in rear)
Refreshments and specials.
Hogan’s Hideaway, Inc. – 197 Park Avenue
Live entertainment (The Abominable Snow Band), hot mulled cider outside.
John M. Maggio, CPA – 200 Park Avenue
Great Harvest Bread Co. – 210 Park Avenue
Parkleigh – 215 Park Avenue
Spin the “Santa Wheel” – win a prize!
Jbrd Apparel – 39 S. Goodman St.
Music, Refreshment, Discount, Heat.
SOUTH GOODMAN TO BARRINGTON
5:30 – 6:30 PM – Stroll Oxford to Park Avenue Green (Park & Barrington St.) – Notably Yours
6:30 – 7:30 PM – S. Goodman to Rutgers – Rochester Women’s Community Chorus
7:00 – 8:00 PM– Stroll S. Goodman to Santa Tent – Fusion
7:30 – 8:30 PM – Stroll Oxford to 7-Eleven Park Berkeley Plaza – Rochester Rhapsody
Parkleigh (Mackenzie Childs) – 235 Park Avenue
Enter to win a fabulous prize!
One Hip Chic Optical – 235 Park Avenue
Thelma’s – 251 Park Avenue
Roam Café – 260 Park Avenue
Hot roasted chestnuts for sale
Bacco’s Ristorante – 263 Park Avenue
Complimentary Italian cookies!
Park Ave Paninoteca – 266 Park Avenue
Live music
MAE Beads – 333 Park Avenue
Prize drawings
Fusion Salon & Barbetorium – 333 Park Avenue
Stop by to meet the team and enjoy treats. Browse great gifts from some of Rochester’s own local artists.
The Red Fern – 283 Oxford St.
Hot Cocoa and mini brownies
Marvin Mozzeronis – 360 Park Avenue
Refreshments
Half Pint Beer Pub – 365 Park Avenue
Magnolia’s Deli & Cafe, Inc. – 366 Park Avenue
Free Beer and Wine Tasting
MansaWear …Custom-made Clothing & Accessories – 367 Park Avenue
Raffle to win a bag
Lakeshore Record Exchange – 370 Park Avenue
Free gift package of CD’s and memorabilia with each purchase
Krudco – 371 Park Avenue
Free gift with purchase, photo show, sales, DJ, videos will be played, new clothing release. Kids shoe sale.
Little Park Ave Pizzeria – 371 Park Avenue
Schuber Liquor Store – 373 Park Avenue
Holiday wine tasting – especially selected wines for the holidays.
Park Avenue Massage & Skincare – 374 Park Avenue
Complementary refreshments.
Banas Mortgage – 383 Park Avenue
C and D Jewelry – 467 Park Avenue
BARRINGTON TO BERKELEY
6:30 – 9:00 PM – Rochester Team Mascots
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Berkeley corner at Jines Restaurant – Image City Sound Chorus
The Rochester Group – 600 Park Avenue – Santa/Hospitality Tent:
5:30 – 8:30 PM – The Pepsi Bottling Company
6:00 – 8:00 PM – Raggedy Ann with Balloons
The Rochester Group – 600 Park Avenue
trü salon – 603 Park Avenue
Tea, cookies, raffle drawing for services, special offers on Holiday gift purchases.
7-Eleven – 622 Park Avenue
Hot Chocolate
Bodymind Float Center – 622-1 Park Avenue
Open House, huge discounts, tours of float tanks, raffle for free floats and hot tea.
Fine To Fashion – Wholesale – 622-2 Park Ave
Complimentary refreshments.
Stever’s Candies – 623 Park Avenue
Sampling many of our Christmas specialties. Complimentary glass of cold cider. Chocolates – cheer – fun.
Hairzoo – 626 Park Avenue
Prize drawing, samples, dscounts.
Fine Fashion – 626 Park Avenue
Sun Tan City – 626 Park Avenue
Cobbs Hill Pizza & Pasta – 630 Park Avenue
Pasta or pizza samples. Karaoke Christmas Caroling
Maxim Spa & Salon, Inc. – 633 Park Avenue
Kids face painting with donations or new unwrapped toy. Walk in specials and complimentary refreshments.
The Jembetat Gallery & Cafe – 645 Park Avenue
Specials Egg Nog Gelato, Pumpkin Spice Latte. New Jewelry Collection from Bali. Jewelry Sale 10% – Tonight Only!
Coldwell Banker Select Homes – 649 Park Avenue
Music, Food & Beverages
The Park Avenue Pub & Restaurant – 650 Park Avenue
Three course special menu only $25.00.
The Frog Pond – 652 Park Avenue
Complimentary Beverage and candy for the kids.
Magpie Irish Pub – 653 Park Avenue
Blu Wolf Bistro – 657 Park Avenue
Jines Restaurant – 658 Park Avenue
Complimentary refreshments and appetizers
BERKELEY TO CULVER
6:30 – 7:00 PM – Corner of Berkeley/Bank of America – A Cappella Club – Allendale-Columbia School
7:30 – 8:00 PM – Stroll from Berkeley to Somerton – A Cappella Club – Allendale-Columbia School
7:30 – 8:30 PM – Stroll Brunswick to Barrington – Jump Start
Furoshiki – 682 Park Avenue
Soup
CVS Pharmacy – 685 Park Avenue
Roux – 688 Park Avenue
Dorado – 690 Park Avenue
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Nathan’s Soups & Salad – 691 Park Avenue
Sampling our homemade soups. Comfort in a cup.
Yolishous Frozen Yogurt Bar – 693 Park Avenue
Esan Thai Restaurant – 696 Park Avenue
Open regular hours
Ashby Madison Hair Salon – 697 Park Avenue
Complimentary refreshments, coupons and good cheer.
Northfield Designer Goldsmiths – 700 Park Avenue
Swedish Glogg (a spiced wine)
Sweet Sammie Jane’s – 701 Park Avenue
French macaroons and mini pastries
Marty’s On Park – 703 Park Avenue
Chester Cab Pizza – 707 Park Avenue
Fried dough samples. Come by the fire and stay warm.
Moddish Pet Boutique – 713 Park Avenue
We will be open until 9:00 PM. Will have a 10% off sale and raffle.
Living Color Tattoo Studio – 717 Park Avenue
Dragonfly Tavern – 725 Park Avenue
Hot apple cider samples.
Somerton Publick House – 729 Park Avenue
Abbott’s Frozen Custard – 733 Park Avenue
Samples of candy cane custard and coloring for kids.
Park Avenue Salon & Day Spa – 735 Park Avenue
Complimentary refreshments & special discounts.
Cafe Sasso – 739 Park Avenue
$2.00 Hot Chocolate with whipped cream
Pour Coffee Parlor – 23 Somerton Park
Baker Street Bakery – 745 Park Avenue
F. Oliver’s Oils & Vinegars – 747 Park Avenue
Ultra Premium Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar samples. Hot Roasted chestnuts for sale.
True Touch Salon & Spa– 751 Park Avenue
Kinderiffic Park Place Day Care Center – 789 Park Avenue
Immanuel Baptist Church – 815 Park Avenue
Free music, Hot Cider, Chai Tea and More!
Useless Objects – 1421 Park Avenue
Additional Park Avenue Merchant Association Members
Alexander Eye Associates – 261 Alexander Street
Ashbury First United Methodist Church – 1050 East Avenue
Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester – 840 University Avenue
Kirkhaven Seniorsfirst – 254 Alexander Street
Natapow Management Group – 120 Corporate Woods, Suite 100
Optima Benefits and Payroll – 25 Buckingham Street