December 4th, 2024 – 12:15 AM
Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –
Tuesday night, Downtown Rome lit up with joy as crowds gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season with the 2024 Rome Christmas Parade.
Broad Street transformed into a festive scene inspired by a “Christmas Carol.”
This year’s grand marshals, Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer, were honored for their decades of service to the community, including their work in foster care and as Co-Founders of Restoration Rome.
The Downtown Rome Christmas Parade is one of Northwest Georgia’s oldest and largest holiday traditions, delighting generations for over 63 years.
This year’s event featured 130 entrants and concluded at the Rome City Auditorium, where Santa lit the City Christmas tree.
Parade winners
Best in Parade
Coosa Valley Credit Union
Adult
1st Ryan Cox Orthodontics
2nd B Stevens Salon
3rd Riverwood Senior Living
4th C.A.B.S. Autism & Behavior Specialists
5th Freedom Seekers Motorcycle Club
6th Complete Tree Service, LLC
Children
1st Rome Aerials Gymnastic Team
2nd Model Peewee Football Team
3rd West Central Elementary School
4th West End Elementary
5th Reach for the Stars Day Care
6th Rome Comp Mountain Bike Team
