Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism:
In anticipation of large crowds expected this Friday night in Downtown Rome, the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism and The Forum River Center created a comprehensive parking and transportation plan — including free shuttles and designated public parking — to ensure visitors enjoy the evening’s festivities with ease and convenience.
A free shuttle service, provided by Roman Chariots and branded City of Rome shuttle bus, will begin circulating between designated parking areas starting at 5:00 p.m., with continuous service throughout the evening during peak activity hours. Visitors can also request on-demand pick-up by texting 706-413-2822 from any of the listed parking locations.
Downtown Rome, July 18, 2025, Friday Night Schedule of Events:
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Clydesdales on Broad Street
Don’t miss the majestic Clydesdales parading through Downtown! They’ll begin at the corner of E 5th Ave & Broad Street, travel to corner of E 2nd & Broad Street, and then return back up Broad Street, making delivery stops in both directions.
- 5:00 PM | Free Shuttle Service begins to designated parking locations. Locations and addresses are listed below.
- 6:00 PM | Forum River Center Doors Open – Three Dog Night & Little River Band Concert
Plan to arrive early and take advantage of free shuttles and parking! - 7:00 PM | Three Dog Night & Little River Band Concert
A must-see concert at the Forum River Center — tickets are going fast!
Free Public Parking Locations:
- 6th Avenue Parking Deck – West 1st Street (beside District Court Clerk)
- 4th Avenue Parking Deck – 5 East 4th Avenue
- Barron Stadium – 300 West 3rd Street
- Rome-Floyd County Library – 205 Riverside Parkway
- Atrium Health Floyd Corporate Headquarters – 420 East 2nd Avenue
- Central Plaza – 500 East 2nd Avenue
- East 1st Avenue Grass Lot – 410 East 1st Avenue (behind Atrium Health Floyd Corporate HQ, across the street)
- Downtown Rome (Broad Street) – Free on-street parking after 5:00 p.m.
Free Shuttle Details:
- Service Begins: 5:00 p.m.
- Providers: City of Rome branded shuttle bus & Roman Chariots
- Route: Continuous loop between all listed parking locations and downtown activity zones
- On-Demand Pick-Up: Text 706-413-2822 from any listed lot for a free ride
“We’re expecting a fantastic turnout, and this plan ensures our community and visitors can focus on enjoying the evening — not on finding a parking space,” said Lisa Smith, Director of Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism.
A parking map showing all shuttle stops and parking options is available for viewing and download: View Map. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and take full advantage of these free services.
For more information and to view the full parking map, visit RomeGeorgia.org or follow Rome Georgia on social media for updates.