With an estimated 20,000 people downtown and 10,000 on the Saint Marys Campus, these temporary closures are necessary to allow crews to put up tents and bring in other equipment for the event:

• First Avenue Southwest from Center Street West to the south side of Peace Plaza: Closed Sunday, Sept. 15, to Thursday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m.
• Second Avenue Southwest, from West Center Street to the Kaehler Hotel turnaround: Closed from Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m., to Thursday, Sept. 19. Kahler loading zones will relocate to Center Street West during the closure.
• First Avenue Southwest from Second Street Southwest to the south side of Peace Plaza: Reduced to one lane from noon on Tuesday, Sept. 17, through Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 11:59 p.m. A flagger will ensure access to the Marriott drop-off.
• Lot 33 on the Saint Marys Campus will be closed from 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, through Thursday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. Parking Ramp 34 will be available.

Staff can get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the event. Vaccines will be administered from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Rochester Marriott Hotel Ballroom (located next to Peace Plaza). To save time, complete your pre-vaccine flu and COVID-19 screening forms before your vaccinations.

As part of our ongoing dedication to patient, employee, and community well-being, a portion of the event will support charitable initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare, enhancing patient care, as well as supporting our local Rochester community. By participating, you are contributing to vital programs that help transform lives and foster healthier, more resilient communities. Together, we can make a lasting impact and continue to uphold the mission of compassionate care and innovation.

The following organizations will receive charitable contributions following our event:

• Spirit of Caring Fund
• Poverello Fund
• Boys and Girls Club
• Jeremiah Program
• Channel One Regional Food Bank

Food and beverages will be served from 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Menu
Main: Mediterranean braised chicken wrapped in naan bread.
Sides: Homemade coleslaw, chips, dessert and beverages.

Dietary Restrictions
A tent at each location will have specialty meals for those with dietary restrictions. A vegetarian and gluten-free line will be available. A chef will be available in this tent for additional questions related to dietary restrictions.

As we come together to celebrate at our upcoming appreciation events, let's also take a moment to express our gratitude for one another.

Staff who send an Above and Beyond Recognition or e-card from the enhanced Recognition Platform by Sept. 30 can choose a belt bag or a baseball hat as a token of appreciation for recognizing a colleague. Read the details.

If you recognize a colleague before your local event, you may pick up your gift at the staff appreciation event in the Mayo Clinic Recognition tent.

If you're unable to collect your gift at the event or work at an off-site location, you will receive an email with instructions on how to have your gift mailed to your home address.

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mayo Today

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Various Stage Engagement and Music

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Johnny Holm Band

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mayo Today

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Various Stage Engagement and Music

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Good For Gary

Can I bring my family to the All-Staff Event?
This event is intended for Mayo Clinic staff so that we can celebrate our achievements as a team. You must present your Mayo Clinic Access Identification Card to receive food or prizes at the event.

Are the food, games and entertainment free?
Yes. Food, games, live music and other entertainment will be free.

What are the COVID-19 guidelines for the event?
This event will follow current COVID-19 guidelines. You should stay home if you have any symptoms of illness or if you test positive for COVID-19.

What are the parking and transportation options?
Please refer to the Parking and Transportation instranet site for staff parking options. If you're attending the event downtown, you can also park in the City of Rochester's parking ramps for free after 4 p.m.

What happens in the event of inclement weather?
The event will happen, rain or shine. Tents or canopies will be set up to shield staff from rain if necessary.

Do I need to bring anything to the event?
Bring your Mayo Clinic Access Identification Card to receive food or win prizes.

What if I don't have a Mayo Clinic Access Identification Card?
If you don't have a Mayo Clinic Access Identification Card, please plan to show proof of employment to staff working the event (e.g., a business card or email on your phone).

What is the dress code for the event?
The dress code for the event is casual. Please follow the Dress and Decorum policy if you attend the event during normal work hours. Feel free to bring a change of clothes if you're attending outside your normal work hours.

Do I need to RSVP for the event?
No RSVP is needed.

Will I be paid while attending this event?
This is not a paid activity. Staff are welcome to attend during breaks or before or after work hours.

Can I get a gift card instead of attending the celebration?
Gift cards are intended to take the place of the on-site meal and will only be sent to staff who don't have access to an in-person event (work fully remotely and live beyond a 50-mile radius of Mayo Clinic's campuses in Rochester, Jacksonville and Phoenix). Remote staff in Mayo Clinic Health System are invited to attend their local events.

Can Mayo Clinic Health System staff attend?
Mayo Clinic Health System leaders organized local events this summer to celebrate health system staff, and some will continue into the fall.

Will food be delivered to offices and clinics not located in downtown Rochester?
All Rochester staff are encouraged to attend the in-person event downtown or at the Saint Marys Campus. Food will also be delivered to our staff at off-site locations, and those details have been communicated separately.