Rochester Merchants Extend Hours on Small Business Saturday

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Downtown Rochester merchants will participate in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 to kick off the holiday shopping season at locally owned small businesses.

The Rochester Downtown Development Authority has joined more than 400 advocacy organizations that encourage residents to spend their holiday dollars in their local downtowns.

Now in its sixth year, Small Business Saturday is sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, shopping events that focus more on national and big-box retailers and online businesses. Last year, more than 3,000 Small Business Saturday events were scheduled around the country.

Most downtown Rochester businesses will be open late on Saturday, Nov. 28, and throughout the holiday season. Special events planned include free carriage rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at the corner of E. Fourth and Main streets. Rides will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with no advance registration.

A list of downtown Rochester businesses participating in Small Business Saturday is found at Shopsmall.com.

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Also, Rochester’s legendary Big, Bright Light Show will be aglow from 5 p.m. through midnight on Small Business Saturday, and nightly through Jan. 3.

Other holiday attractions in downtown Rochester include carriage rides on Friday nights from Nov. 27-Dec. 18, at a cost of $15 per ride.

More information is found at DowntownRochesterMI.com.

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