ROCHESTER, NY – Due to outbreaks of fights in recent years, children under the age of 55 will be prohibited from entry into the 2025 Lilac Festival, event coordinators told The Innerloop Blog late on Friday night over our fifth round of Blue Toads.

Although many residents have spoken out against the restriction imposed by the highly anticipated festival, city officials remain resolute: per the mayor, “at this time, for the safety and enjoyment of the attendees of our beloved Lilac Festival, we have no plans to reconsider the under-55 ban”.

At press time, city officials also confirmed that wristbands would be distributed to festivalgoers over the age of 62 to permit their enjoyment of alcohol in moderation in festival grounds.