CITY Visits . . . The Lilac Festival 

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Abe Ellis, Rochester
Student at Genesee Community Charter School

“I wanna go to Durand Beach, and come back here once more. Also, play with my friends outside a lot, ride bikes and swim in my pool.”


Adelle Reale, Syracuse
Digital marketing specialist

“Camping – I’ve been to Chimney Bluffs the last few years, and now I’m looking at Ithaca for the gorges, the Catskills, anywhere in the Adirondacks. There’s a campsite in Webster that’s like $20 a night so we’ll do an overnight and come back in the morning.”


Dyllon Scott, Rochester
Security guard

“Number one, I wanna have a good time - let’s get that out of the way. I go jet skiing every summer on Lake Ontario, even though I had a near death experience.”


Nina Matthanhasak, Greece
Mechanical technician at Harris Communications

“I’m a spur-of-the-moment person, so whatever comes and whoever says ‘let’s go do this,’ I’m up for it.”


Austin Darling (and Casper), Lima
Assistant manager at Heritage Christian Services

“My wife and I always put Letchworth on our summer to-do list, along with Grassroots Music Festival. In Rochester, probably keep doing our usual: hitting up Swillburger, Monroe/Park Ave., and I’m trying to log a lot of miles with this guy so I can get back in shape. He’s like a little weight. I think half the people in Rochester have a picture of Casper at this point, because we’ll ride all around on my bike.”


Andrew Dormitzer, Rochester
Student at School 23-Francis Parker

“My dad promised me a treehouse and it still hasn’t been built, so I wanna build that.”


Pat Tobin, Penfield
Volunteer

“Red Wings games! I’ll go to any game when they’re in town, and I’ll get an Italian sausage.”


Keith Harris, Rochester
Tech

“Jazz Festival, all of it. Depends on what mood I’m in, but maybe I’m getting some BBQ and drinking something light.”


Nikita Lane, Rochester
Lilac Festival and Innovative Field staff

“I want to do as many roller coasters as I can - personally I like The Superman at Darien Lake.”


Timothy Dunn, Rochester
Land surveyor

“I work in the sun all day, so it’s rare I spend my free time outside. But as much Party in the Park as possible. I go alone and I don’t end up leaving alone, there’s always friends there.”


Taylor Farone, Swillburg
Bar manager at Swan Dive

“I try to get out to the lake as much as possible - usually Rock Beach with the dog, hang out, throw the frisbee in the water.”


Ty Rotoli, Albion
Preceptor for RCSD

“I grew up in the area and have been away for five years. I met my wife, and we decided to come back to the Rochester area and buy a house. I want to show her the signature things like garbage plates, Ontario Beach, the Lilac Fest - we’re here! - and we want to go to the Carifest. I have a whole list.”


Tyra Jones, Rochester
Entrepreneur

“I always look forward to the Lilac Festival, Park Ave Fest, Corn Hill Fest, and Jazz Fest. The food is good - I like Taco Dero, and of course, you can’t go wrong with funnel cakes and fried dough.”


Trevor Lake, Hilton
Barber

“Relax, go to Seabreeze, and go to Marge’s.”


Violet Rotoli, Albion
Business major at Carnegie Mellon University

“I don’t know anything here, so I’m just following his lead. I just moved here from Dallas, Texas.”


Mike Russello, Greece
Machine operator and podcaster

“My big thing is always jazz fest, I go in without any expectations and get surprised. Always walk away with a lot of new music to buy. I also do a podcast on local music called 'The Other End of the Hallway,' and you’ll find it on any podcast platform.”


Matthew Furbee, Franklinville
Carnival customer service

“While I’m here, I want to make sure everyone is happy, they get a prize, and we get smiles on faces. Here for a good atmosphere.”