Local business hosts grand opening at Marketplace Mall

Marcia Greenwood, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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Miss Sweet Potato Pie World, a center for children’s entertainment and education that will host birthday and graduation parties and other celebrations, is near the mall’s east entrance. The business is the brainchild of Dianne Snowden-Johnson, who invented the Miss Sweet Potato Pie character.
Miss Sweet Potato Pie World, a center for children’s entertainment and education that will host birthday and graduation parties and other celebrations, is near the mall’s east entrance. The business is the brainchild of Dianne Snowden-Johnson, who invented the Miss Sweet Potato Pie character.

A new Marketplace Mall tenant hosted its grand opening on Monday.

Miss Sweet Potato Pie World, a center for children’s entertainment and education that will host birthday and graduation parties and other celebrations, is near the mall’s east entrance.

In addition to an appearance by Miss Sweet Potato Pie, the grand opening will feature DJ music, food and party favors.

The business is the brainchild of Dianne Snowden-Johnson, a teacher in the Rochester City School District who has been performing as Miss Sweet Potato Pie at events around town for more than two decades.

Regular business hours will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.

For more, visit her Facebook page: facebook.com/MISSSWEETPOTATOPIE.

Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments. Send story tips to [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @MarciaGreenwood.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Miss Sweet Potato Pie World hosts grand opening at Marketplace Mall

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