SPECIAL EVENTS
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Thank you for visiting our website. We have many exciting community events throughout the year. Please visit our site often to watch for upcoming events.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNSET PARK EASTER CELEBRATION AND HUNT
When: March 22, 2008 at 10am
Where: Sunset Park (Free to Public)
SUNSET PARK EASTER CELEBRATION AND HUNT celebrates Easter and Sunset Park's opening for the spring/summer/fall season. There are traditional activities, anchored by the Easter Egg Hunt, an annual favorite, with separate egg hunting areas for three age groups.
37th INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
When: July 3, 2008
Where: Rocky Mount Athletic Stadium (Free to Public)
The City of Rocky Mount celebrates Independence Day every year on the 3rd of July. It takes place at the Rocky Mount Municipal Stadium. The night features live bands, entertainment, food and lots of community spirit. The festivities culminate in a spectacular fireworks show. Click HERE for complete details...
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27TH DOWN EAST FESTIVAL
When: October 10 - 11, 2008
Where: Downtown Rocky Mount
The DOWN EAST FESTIVAL has become an annual event for Downtown Rocky Mount. The first festival was held in 1982. Visitors from all over North Carolina and beyond come to experience a little bit of Rocky Mount hospitality. Come and experience great barbecue at "Pignatious", the festivals barbecue contest. The event includes entertainment, arts & crafts, exhibits and lots of food. Every year new elements are added such as Tarside Tales.
Click HERE for complete information on the 2008 festival.
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To read about the 2007 festival, click here.
Christmas Events
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
THE CHRISTMAS PARADE is held each year in downtown Rocky Mount by the railroad tracks. See marching bands, floats and balloons. Visit with Santa Claus. Click HERE for details on this event...

DOWNTOWN WINTER CELEBRATION is held each year in downtown Rocky Mount on the Train Station Commons. See local carolers, petting zoo, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free hot beverages, merchant open houses, and giveways. More information coming soon...

WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE IMPERIAL CENTRE. View the Festival of Trees in the main lobby of the Imperial Centre sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. While waiting for it to snow, kids can write letters to Santa and mail at the North Pole Station. Make time for Holiday Magic Laser Light Show at Cummins Planetarium at the Children's Museum. More information coming soon...

SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsors bring community celebrations to life!
Without the support of individuals and businesses in the community, we would not be able to be as successful. Sponsors bring Rocky Mount and local areas: The Down East Festival, Independence Celebration, the Christmas parade and many more special events. If you are interested in sponsoring a special event, call 252-972-1151.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors!
Reed & Carolyn Abercrombie
Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.
Express Personnel Services
First United Methodist Church
Fun Time Promotions
Hardee's
McLane Carolina
Nash County Visitors Bureau
Nash Health Care Systems
Nashville Graphic
Rocky Mount Area United Way
WDWG radio
WHIG-TV
WPWZ radio
WRAL radio
WRMT-AM radio
Zax 99.7
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Become a sponsor of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation!
Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation would like to give you the opportunity to promote your company at our exciting events. Our events offer unique settings and many different possibilities to help in the success of your company.

The following are samples of the potential benefits we can offer your company:

Signage

Public Address Announcements

Couponing/Bouncebacks

Media Advertising

Publicity in Collateral Materials

Presenting Sponsorships

Market Survey		 Product Sampling/Sales

Perimeter Advertising

Promotions

Exclusivity

Promotional Display Space

Hospitality

To become a part of our winning team, please contact the Special Events department at 252-972-1159 or or e-mail debbie.julio@rockymountnc.gov.

For more information:

The City of Rocky Mount
Parks and Recreation Department
P.O. Box 1180
Rocky Mount, NC 27802

252-972-1151
debbie.julio@rockymountnc.gov
Become a Volunteer!

Meet new friends. Learn more about your community. Help with community celebrations. Have some fun!

There are many ways to volunteer.
For more information:
252-972-1151
debbie.julio@rockymountnc.gov