Rochester Red Wings unveil Lilac Festival uniforms for home games

The Rochester Red Wings are getting some flower power.

Rochester unveiled its uniforms for six Lilac Festival themed "ROC the Lilac" home games May 14-19 at Innovative Field.

The Red Wings will wear light purple jerseys featuring a lilac petal floral pattern, with black sleeves and "ROC" and a lilac across the chest. A Flower City Rochester logo is embroidered on the left sleeve. The hats are black and lilac purple with a block "R" and lilac logo.

The Lilac Festival and Red Wings organization each began in the late 1800s.

The Red Wings will celebrate with the alternate uniforms along with merchandise, a replica jersey giveaway, promos and new menu items, including a lilac gin cocktail.

When are the Rochester Red Wings' ROC the Lilac games?

The Red Wings are playing six ROC the Lilac games in a home series against the Buffalo Bisons from May 14-19 at Innovative Field.

• Tuesday, May 14, 6:05 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 15, 6:05 p.m.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:05 p.m.
• Friday, May 17, 6:45 p.m.
• Saturday, May 18, 6:45 p.m.
• Sunday, May 19, 1:05 p.m.

When is the Rochester Lilac Festival?

The Rochester Lilac Festival runs 10 days, Thursday, May 10 through Sunday, May 19.

How can I buy Rochester Red Wings lilac-themed gear?

The Red Wings launched a line of "ROC the Lilac" hats and shirts on their site. You can shop the merchandise here .

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester Red Wings unveil Lilac Festival uniforms for home games