May 9 – 18, 2025

10 FREE DAYS OF GARDENS, MUSIC, ART,
WALKING TOURS AND MORE

VOTE US BEST FLOWER FESTIVAL!

10 FREE DAYS OF GARDENS, MUSIC, ART,
WALKING TOURS AND MORE

SHOP LILAC MERCH

5K & 10K SIGNUP

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS APPLY NOW

May 9 – 18, 2025

10 FREE DAYS OF GARDENS, MUSIC, ART, FOOD, RACES AND MORE

VOTE US BEST FLOWER FESTIVAL!

LILAC MERCH

MOTHER’S DAY PACKAGES

ALL 10 DAYS

FREE MUSIC ON THE KEYBANK MAIN STAGE • FREE WALKING TOURS AT 10am & 5pm • NYOPDD SENSORY SPACE
VISION FINANCIAL GROUP VIP SKYDECK • BULLY HILL WINE GROVE

Art in the Park &
Small Business Circle

Both Weekends
Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Lilac Parade

May 10th
10:30am start with Karen Iglesia, our 2025 Parade Grand Marshal

Mother’s Day

Family Photo Package +
Bubbly & Bouquets
May 11th
9:00am

Lilac Local
Farmers Market

May 12th & May 14th
10:00am – 3:00pm

Seniors Day

May 14th
10:30am

Lilac Run 5K, 10K and Donut Dash

May 18th
8:00am

10 days of free music on our Main Stage and buskers throughout the park

2025 LINEUP

SEE THE LINEUP

Explore North America’s largest collection of lilacs

Around every corner of the winding pathways through Highland Park, you’ll find pieces of history, the festival and an expansive collection of lilacs, tulips, pansies and more.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PARK

Lilacs

Read more on how to find the 700+ varieties

History

Frederick Law Olmstead, famous for his design of NYC’s Central Park, is Highland Park’s architect.

Tulip Beds

You’ll find the tulips on the north side of the park, where South Ave meets Reservoir Ave.

Exhibitors & Sponsors

Celebrating 127 years in 2025! Featuring stunning gardens in an Olmstead-designed park, with hundreds of varieties of lilacs and other flora. This 10-day event features live music all day, everyday from 10:30am-8:30pm with local and national musicians. Apply to be a 10 day exhibitor or sponsor the festival, the 46th Lilac 5K/10K, or Art in the Park. Food vendors can apply too!

Rochester’s favorite way to welcome spring