November 29th, 2023 – 12:35 AM
Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –
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Tuesday night downtown Rome lit up with joy as large crowds flocked together to kick off the local holiday season with the 2023 Rome Christmas parade.
Broadstreet transformed into a winter wonderland radiating with the theme, “CHRIST-mas – It’s a Wonderful Life.”
This year’s parade, organized by the Rome Christmas Parade committee, named Jan Fergerson as the grand marshal, and also boasted a record-breaking 154 entries.
As one of the oldest and largest parades in Northwest Georgia, Rome’s annual Christmas parade has been a cherished tradition for over 62 years, weaving its way into the hearts of generations…
The following floats are winners of the Christmas Parade:
Best in Parade: Coosa Valley Credit Union
Adult Division:
1st Ryan Cox Orthodontics
2nd Keller Williams Realty NW
3rd Prestige Medical Group
4th Hillman Group
5th Renaissance MarguisChildren’s Division:
1st Lovejoy Baptist Church
2nd Coosa Eagle Peewee Mites Cheerleaders and Football Team
3rd Lewis Chemical Company
4th Thankful Baptist Church
5th Tigers Mites Champions
