| More features from our Special Collections ROCHESTER SUMMER FESTIVALS Festivals and celebrations have long been a part of Rochester's history. Within the span of four months, both Rochester natives and visitors alike can enjoy lilac blooms, duck races on the Erie Canal, jazz concerts and products from the city's vibrant arts and crafts culture. The picture above captures the enthusiasm and whimsy inherent in these summer events. On July 9, 1910, over 50,000 men, women and children flocked to Genesee Valley Park for a Water Carnival. The boat pictured here was one of a flock of swan boats that would tow a larger boat carrying the Park Band that entertained guests.
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