Downtown Rome, GA

09/04/2026

Today’s the day!!

We’ve got great deals, great food, and great music on this beautiful Friday!

Come beat the heat and hang out with us and Guardians of the Jukebox on the 200 block and dance the night away 😎

See you soon!

09/03/2026

Tomorrow’s the biggest party of the summer and we want to share some love with you! Our retailers and restaurants/bars are teaming up to give back to our community.

The 200 block will be closing at 2pm. Come spend time downtown before Guardians of the Jukebox kick off the last First Friday of the year at 7pm!

Shop at one of our participating retailers and get 10% off at one of the participating restaurants/bars and vice versa!

This promotion is for this Friday only!
*some exclusions apply

09/02/2026

We’re sending off summer the best way we know how—A Block Party sponsored by Giggity's sports bar and grill!

The show starts at 7 but the party starts at 2 with sidewalk sales, chalk, and lots of fun.

Tag who you’re bringing and we’ll see you there!

08/31/2026

Four more days until the last First Friday of the year! Come hang out with us on the 200 Block this Friday, September 4th!

See you there!

08/26/2026

It's the last First Friday and we are taking it back to the street!

Our September First Friday concert is happening Friday, September 4th and Guardians of the Jukebox will be here to end summer with a bang!

The Main Stage will be located on the 200 Block of Downtown Rome and the show will start at 7pm.

A huge thank you to Giggity's sports bar and grill for sponsoring this event.

The final summer show—let’s make it unforgettable.

08/26/2026

Make the magic happen! Join all your favorites for Meet the Magic, a live character event featuring your favorite princesses, superheroes, and cartoon characters. Enjoy live performances, crafts, character meet-and-greets, and more!

August 29 | 10 AM–2 PM
Forum River Center

Tickets are on sale now at https://www.freshtix.com/events/meet-the-magic-live-interactive-character-event-

08/24/2026

We are so grateful to have been able to host this years Georgia Downtown Association conference! We loved getting to show everyone how beautiful our Downtown is. Thank you to all our attendees & we hope everyone had a wonderful time🩷😋

08/21/2026

🎉What a great week hosting the Georgia Downtown Association - est. 1999 conference! We loved welcoming downtown leaders from across Georgia and celebrating the people, places, and ideas that make our communities thrive. 🙌✨

08/17/2026

Welcome to Downtown Rome!

08/16/2026

See you all tomorrow! ✨🎉

✨ AMERICA 250 | LIGHTING UP THE SKY IN DOWNTOWN ROME! ✨

Get ready for a night to remember! As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and as part of the 2026 Georgia Downtown Conference, Downtown Rome is bringing the celebration to the sky with a spectacular DRONE LIGHT SHOW at the Town Green!

Hundreds of synchronized drones will take flight after dark, creating incredible images and animations overhead right in the heart of Downtown Rome.

🎶 Live DJ music will set the stage for the evening, so bring your blankets and lawn chairs, find your spot on the Town Green and enjoy the festive atmosphere before the drones take to the sky!

✨ DRONE SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

🎶 Live DJ music
🌙 Drone show begins at dark
🍿 Concessions available outside The Forum
🍹 Bar available outside The Forum
🪑 Bring blankets and lawn chairs
🎟️ FREE to attend!

The show will be performed by Open Sky Drone Light Shows, bringing cutting-edge aerial entertainment to Downtown Rome for this special celebration.

Come downtown, bring the family and help us celebrate 250 years of America under the stars!✨