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August 6, 2026

Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Returns to Rome

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Families, survivors and supporters will come together at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome on Saturday, September 26, for the annual Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome To Celebrate 250 Years Of American Independence With July 4th Extravaganza

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Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host the 2026 Independence Day Extravaganza on Saturday, July 4, at Ridge Ferry Park, celebrating 250 years of American independence.

The event, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, begins at 3 PM and will feature family activities, games, water inflatables, food trucks and concessions. Inflatable wristbands will be available for $5.

Live music will be featured on the Coca-Cola stage, including a performance by Makenzie Phipps, a contestant from Season 28 of The Voice.

The evening will conclude with one of the largest fireworks shows in Northwest Georgia at approximately 9:30 PM above Jackson Hill. The fireworks display, produced by Pyrotecnico, will include more than 1,500 fireworks in a red, white and blue celebration.

Parking for the event is $5 and card only. Parking will be available in the main park and Shoals parking lots, and attendees are asked to follow staff directions.

Guests are reminded that large coolers, pets, drones, fires and sparklers are not permitted in Ridge Ferry Park.

For more information, visit rfpra.com.