Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Bills Block Party, sponsored by the East and Alex Association aimed to bring people to Rochester's East End Bar District.
"We'd like to showcase kind of what East and Alexander can be," said Blake Gianniny. The Bills Block Party featured two massive TV screens in the middle of East Ave. between Alexander and Lawrence Streets, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. Rochester, N.Y. — The Bills Block Party, sponsored by the East and Alex Association aimed to bring people to Rochester's East End Bar District, and raise money for The Wilmot Cancer Center.
Emily Eddy of Rochester enjoyed the day with her friends at Filgers. She said she was happy to see so many people in the area. Mayor Malik Evans too, was in the crowd. He said he was happy with what he'd seen over the weekend after a Halloween "Bar Crawl" saw hundreds of people and the Friday announcement of successful security efforts in the Special Event Zone security detail.
The crowds also meant customers for several businesses, but one business owner said it was the positivity that mattered most.
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