YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!
We still do not have enough helpers signed up! We still need kids and parents to carry the State flags in the parade. Please click here and sign up today! We rely on volunteers to plan and participate in the parade. Please contact us if you would like to help make the 2011 parade the biggest and best so far. Call 706-331-6942 and ask of Al or leave a message for more information.

2011 Grand Marshal & Guest Speaker
Major General John M. Croley

Deputy Commander, U. S. Marine Corps Forces Command; and Commander,
United States Marine Corps Forces South
 

The Roman Legion, Ltd. is a nonprofit organization. 
Our purpose is to promote historic preservation and education in
Northeast Alabama and Northwest Georgia.    

Memorial Day is May 30, 2011. 

Please join us in Rome, Georgia to remember, honor and celebrate the lives of those Americans who, for us and our country, have given the last full measure of devotion.

Schedule of Events: 

Historical Displays at Southeastern Mills               10 am - 5pm (Corner of Broad St. & 1st Ave.)
Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall                         12 noon         
National Moment of Remembrance                         3 pm
NW Georgia Memorial Day Parade                          3:01 pm  Broad St.  (Citizens First Bank to Myrtle Hill Cemetery) 
Memorial Service                                                        Myrtle Hill Cemetery immediately following the parade

      In the event of inclement weather the Memorial Service will be held inside the City Auditorium.

The Roman Legion, Ltd., a White House Commission on Remembrance Patriot Participant, is hosting the parade and a memorial service following the National Moment Of Remembrance at 3 pm. All are invited To Enter and be a part of this special national holiday tribute. If your organization would like more information about the parade or other activities please contact us at romanlegionltd@yahoo.com or call (256)706-2634.