The Rochester Downtown Alliance is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation comprised of a broad range of people—representing property owners, business leaders, the city and others with a direct stake in enhanced business and economic development conditions in the Downtown district (click for special service district boundaries map).
We work together to build a vibrant Downtown community. We believe a strong core positively impacts the greater city of Rochester. Through a series of special events, activities and initiatives, we create energy, excitement, and a unique character to Downtown Rochester, Minnesota.
Our main portfolio of events includes SocialICE - Rochester, MN's Ice Bar, Thursdays Downtown Summer Market & Music Festival, Dogs Downtown, Fall Fest, and more. Rochester Downtown Alliance also collaborates with a number of partners on a variety of events and activities throughout the year.