Friday Events

 89^th annual Rose Show ~ 1:30 p.m., Broad Street at Remington Avenue, Downtown Thomasville, ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Thomasville Rose Queen, Haley Caldwell and local dignitaries.

 4^th annual Orchids on Parade ~ 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., inside the Genealogical Library at 135 North Broad Street, showcasing orchids grown by members of the Thomasville Orchid Society in a natural habitat (members will be on hand to answer questions), free admission.

62^nd annual Rose Parade ~ 7 p.m., Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville, everyone loves a parade and this one is no exception!  Watch as Thomasville rolls out its “rose” carpet with colorful floats, marching bands, and much more!

 12^th annual Street Dance ~ 8:30 p.m., immediately following the parade, intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets featuring The Swingin’ Medallions!  Get down and boogie with free admission – it’s fun for the entire family!

Saturday Events

89^th annual Rose Show ~ 10 a.m., Continues under the big top on Broad Street at Remington Avenue, hundreds of hybrid rose varieties and breathtaking specimens will be on exhibit from growers throughout the southeast.

 69^th annual Civic Garden Club Flower Show ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., under the big top in Paradise Park.  Enjoy beautiful roses, wild flowers and horticulture set to the theme of “Let’s Go To The Picture Show!”.

 4^th annual Orchids on Parade ~ 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Continues inside the Genealogical Library at 135 North Broad Street featuring exhibits showcasing orchids grown by the Thomasville Orchid Society in a natural habitat (members will be on hand to answer questions), free admission.

Art in the Park ~ 10 a.m.  – 4 p.m., Paradise Park, featuring arts, crafts, great food and children’s activities throughout the day.  Special performance by Navy Band Southeast at 12:30 p.m., Free Admission.

 Bark in the Park ~ 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Paradise Park, lots of fun for dog lovers, bring your pooch and join in the fun!  (229) 228-0613.

 33^rd annual Rose City 10K  Run and 31^st annual 1 Mile Run ~ 8 a.m., in front of the Post Office on Broad Street.  Registration information can be obtained by calling (229) 226-9798.

 8th annual City of Roses Car & Truck Show ~ 9 a.m., around the Courthouse on North Broad Street, view award winning, and unique, cars and trucks.

 Rose City Golf Classic ~ 8 a.m., April 24 and April 25, at Country Oaks Municipal Golf Course, 36-hole, two-person, best ball tournament.  For more information visit online at www.countryoaksgolfcourse.org and register early by calling (229) 225-4333.

 Once Upon A Dream! ~ Performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium.   Plantation Trace Dance Council presents an awesome collaboration of local artistic vocalists and dancers in an enchanting re-creation of the wonder of a world where hope and wishes can last for all time and love will save the day in Once Upon a Dream!  Tickets required, (229) 228-0334 or (229) 377-2800.

 Step into the Past, Thomas County Museum of History ~ Presentations and exhibits about Thomasville’s Victorian history and the Rose Show tradition, April 22, 23 and 24, tours at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., adults $5 admission.  For group reservations please call (229) 226-7664 or e-mail history@rose.net.

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