(Media release from the Rome, GA Office of Downtown Development):
The Office of Downtown Development (DDA) is excited to bring late-night shopping and holiday fun to downtown during Rome for the Holidays! Every Thursday until Christmas over twenty retail shops will be staying open late until 8 p.m. Downtown is also offering fun holiday activities for the kids!
On Thursday, December 8, there will be a Candy Cane Hunt at 6 p.m. at the Town Green sponsored by Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation. There will be trolley rides with Santa picking up and dropping off at the Town Green from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Trolley rides are free and are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. On December 15, downtown will offer trolley rides again! Then on December 22, a screening of The Grinch (2000 version) will be shown for free at the Rome City Auditorium. Children will be able to meet the Grinch from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7 p.m.
During all Rome for the Holidays Thursday events, remember to stop by the DDA tent for your Downtown Rome merchandise, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, and even a special 2022 Rome for the Holidays ornament. The limited edition ornament features original artwork by Georgia Highlands student Kaelee Rush at $15 each. Children will also be able to drop off their letters to Santa. Remember to include the return address so Santa can write a letter back!
Rome for the Holidays is the perfect time to get your holiday shopping done! Remember to grab a shop small passport from participating businesses. For every $100 you spend locally, you can enter to win prizes!
For questions, please contact the Office of Downtown Development at 706-236-4520 or email [email protected]. Remember to follow us on social media @DowntownRomeGA!