Event Overview
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: West Dominick Street, Rome, NY
About the Event
Join us as Rome welcomes over 500 cyclists and volunteers traveling through our community as part of the Cycle the Erie Canal Tour hosted by Parks and Trails New York. This annual eight-day bicycle tour from Buffalo to Albany passes through Rome, with many riders camping at Fort Stanwix or staying in local hotels.
The Cycle the Erie Welcoming Block Party celebrates this incredible community event with live music, local food and beverage vendors, art vendors, and community groups lining West Dominick Street. As a proud Empire State Trail Town, Rome is excited to showcase our downtown and create a memorable experience for visiting cyclists and locals alike!
Featured Activities
Live Music
Enjoy performances from three talented acts on the City Green:
Yoga on the Green
Join us for Yoga on the Green at 1:00 PM, presented by Fully Lotus Yoga + Wellness. Registration is required to reserve a yoga mat.
Vendors & Community Groups
The street will feature food and beverage vendors, local artisans, and community organizations creating a vibrant atmosphere for residents and cyclists alike. Vendors and community groups can sign up now using our vendor sign-up form.
Hello, Dolly! at the Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre’s popular SUMMERSTAGE musical theater program will present its production for 2026: the classic, Tony-award winning musical, HELLO, DOLLY! The legendary musical comedy follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers to find a match for the miserly well-known unmarried “half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. The show will be presented live on the Capitol stage with a cast of talent from across Central New York. This production is generously brought to you by Community Bank, NA.
Tickets are available online, at 315-337-6277, or at the door. The Capitol Box Office is open Tuesday-Friday from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Reserve Seat Tickets: Adults - $25.00; Seniors (62+)/Students/Military - $23.00; Capitol "Friends" - $20.00; Children 12 and Under - $17.00.
Business Participation
Local businesses are invited to stay open late, set up vendor tables on the street, and showcase their services. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome visitors and create lasting connections with the cycling community!
Road Closures & Parking
Street Closures
- West Dominick Street: Closed from James Street to George Street from 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- James Street: Closed from Erie Boulevard to Liberty Street from 11:00 AM (July 16) to 7:00 AM (July 17)
Parking
Ample parking remains available around West Dominick Street, including the parking lot on the corner of Liberty and James Street, which will be open for public use.
Road closure legislation was presented to the Common Council for approval on May 13, 2026.
Sponsors
Presenting SponsorYellow Jersey SponsorMaillot Jaune
Green Jersey SponsorSprinter
Polka Dot Jersey SponsorKing of the Mountains
White Jersey SponsorRising Star
Get in Touch
Are you a West Dominick Street business owner or community organization? We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have products to sell, services to promote, or a special event happening that evening, let us know and we'll include it in our Community Guide distributed to residents and cyclists. Do you have questions or ideas to make this event even better? Reach out!
Danielle Salisbury
Phone: 315-838-1726
Email: dsalisbury@romeny.gov
Photos courtesy of Oneida County Tourism.