{"id":3797,"date":"2018-06-12T16:35:28","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T21:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/?p=3797"},"modified":"2020-06-15T09:43:04","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T14:43:04","slug":"lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny\/","title":{"rendered":"Lilac Festival &#8211; Highland Park in Rochester, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each spring, Highland Park in Rochester, NY <em>erupts <\/em>with gorgeous blossoms and the city celebrates the season the way any fine city should, with a massive 10 day festival. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochesterevents.com\/lilac-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lilac Fest<\/a> features dozens of concerts, rides, craft beer and wine tastings, a parade, running races, arts and crafts and so much more.\u00a0 I had the opportunity to cover a couple days of the festival, a fairly massive undertaking as the activities are seemingly endless and span a massive portion of Highland Park.\u00a0 It was a treat to experience the festival in such a hands on capacity.\u00a0 Check out a few of my favorites below and check out the festival for yourself next May!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few frames from the Lilac Festival Parade.  Nothing like a marching band to kick off the summer in Highland Park in Rochester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"698\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny1.jpg\" alt=\"marching band and participants perform during parade in front of cherry blossoms Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3798\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny1.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny1-300x212.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny1-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny2.jpg\" alt=\"clown on bike poses for photo during parade at Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3799\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny2.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny2-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny3.jpg\" alt=\"veterans march with flags during parade Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny3.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny3-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"661\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny4.jpg\" alt=\"participants laugh while marching in parade Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3801\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny4.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny4-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of my favorite features of the Lilac Festival has got to be all the free hugs from these cuties!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"327\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny5.jpg\" alt=\"group of people offer free hugs in purple cross walk Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3802\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny5.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny5-300x99.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny5-768x254.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Arts and Crafts fair stretches seemingly for miles through Highland Park in Rochester! You can purchase all sorts of locally crafted goods here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"697\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny6.jpg\" alt=\"a juggler performs and visitors enjoy rides and art vendors Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3803\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny6.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny6-300x211.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny6-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are, of course, the LILACS!  Highland Park in Rochester has more lilac trees than I can count.  It looks amazing and smells even better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"735\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny7.jpg\" alt=\"people walk through lilacs and cherry blossoms Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3804\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny7.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny7-300x223.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny7-768x570.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"452\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny8.jpg\" alt=\"couple embraces in tree Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3805\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny8.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny8-300x137.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny8-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are craft beer and wine tastings in a special tented area for guests to imbibe.  Cheers to that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny9.jpg\" alt=\"couple laughs while enjoying wine at the craft wine tasting festival Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3806\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny9.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny9-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny10.jpg\" alt=\"friends cheers during the craft beer festical Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3807\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny10.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny10-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And of course everyone&#8217;s favorite &#8211; the concerts!  Dozens of amazing bands grace the Lilac Fest stage in Highland Park in Rochester, NY.  Undoubtedly a highlight of the year in Rochester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"698\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny11.jpg\" alt=\"musicians perform concert Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3808\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny11.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny11-300x212.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny11-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny12.jpg\" alt=\"musician performs at concert Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3809\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny12.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny12-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"440\" src=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny13.jpg\" alt=\"musicians perform at concert Lilac Festival at Highland Park in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-3810\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny13.jpg 990w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny13-300x133.jpg 300w, http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Lilac-festival-highland-park-rochester-ny13-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love spring blossoms and want to see more, pop over to this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/dedario.com\/blog\/maternity-photography-buffalo-ny\/\" target=\"_blank\">maternity photography session<\/a> featuring Buffalo&#8217;s Cherry Blossom Festival!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each spring, Highland Park in Rochester, NY erupts with gorgeous blossoms and the city celebrates the season the way any fine city should, with a massive 10 day festival. 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