Tuesday, December 30, 2025–7:20 p.m.
-David Crowder, WRGA News-
There are plenty of ways to ring in the New Year.
Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation are partnering to help usher in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks show.
This marks the fourth consecutive year Atrium Health Floyd has presented the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza, and now Harbin Clinic joins the festivities through its strategic combination with Atrium Health Floyd.
The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be launched from Jackson Hill, giving residents across Rome a fantastic view of the colorful display.
More than 800 shells featuring a variety of fireworks will light up the sky, provided by Zambelli Fireworks, which has handled Independence Day fireworks for the past several years.
Spend New Year’s Eve with “The King”
John Kelly as Elvis will transport you back in time with all of the greatest hits, capturing the essence of his legendary live performances. The best part is that it’s all for a good cause.
Proceeds benefit the I Can Dream Foundation – Supporting youths in the pursuit of the trade careers of their dreams.
The show begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages.
Tickets are on sale now at simpletix.com.
Velcro Pygmies at the Forum
Local favorites, The Velcro Pygmies will be performing a special New Year’s Eve show at the Forum River Center.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 10.
Tickets are on sale at freshtix.com
Cave Spring Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day
And for the bravest of the brave, you can try diving into a swimming pool in the middle of winter.
The Cave Spring Polar Plunge is on New Year’s Day at Rolater Park.
It starts at 10:30 am with the plunge taking place at noon.
The event will take place rain or shine.
You can get more information on the Polar Plunge here.


