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Students enjoyed carnival games and rides, a food truck rodeo, giveaways, student performances, and more during one of the University\u2019s long-standing traditions, Dandelion Day<\/a>, part of\u00a0Springfest<\/a> community weekend from April 28 to May 2.<\/p>\n

Fireworks over Fauver Stadium were a new addition to this year’s celebration, which included a mix of in-person and virtual programs.<\/p>\n

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Students get a bird’s-eye view of Wilson Quadrangle from one of the rides set up outside Wilson Commons. (University of Rochester photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Smarlin Espino ’23 takes a spin around Wilson Quadrangle. (University of Rochester photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Students wait in line for a carnival ride, one of the several activities offered during Dandelion Day on the River Campus. (University of Rochester photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Fireworks light up the sky on the River Campus. (University of Rochester photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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