ROME, N.Y. — The City of Rome is gearing up to host Honor America Days this summer after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the event for the past two years. “On behalf of the Honor America Days Committee, I am pleased to announce that planning is well underway for a full return schedule of Honor America […]
ROME, N.Y. — The City of Rome is gearing up to host Honor America Days this summer after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the event for the past two years.
“On behalf of the Honor America Days Committee, I am pleased to announce that planning is well underway for a full return schedule of Honor America Days events,” Rome Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo said in a recent announcement.
The Honor America Days program runs from Friday, July 29 through Wednesday, Aug. 3 with the theme: “Let’s Celebrate!”
Event organizers are receiving commitments from bands and musicians and other specialty entertainers. Parade applications are available for printing on both the city and Rome Area Chamber of Commerce websites, at the chamber office, and city hall lobby.
Izzo is hoping for robust community participation after a two-year break. “We would like this parade to be bigger and better than ever; all we need now are floats and marching units,” she said. The parade takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 30 and runs from upper North James Street to the downtown area.
Symphoria will present a pops concert at 8 p.m. Saturday on the lawn of the Fort Stanwix National Monument at 200 N. James St. The concert will conclude with fireworks.
After Honor America Days, the Rome Rotary Club will present the annual Canal Fest from Aug. 5-7 at Bellamy Harbor Park.