Check out all the events happening in Thomasville!
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13th Annual Orchids on Parade
9am–4pm, Inside the Municipal Building, 144 East Jackson 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.
Thomasville Garden Club Fashion Show and Luncheon
12:45pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 South Broad Street
Don’t miss this lovely opportunity to kick-off Rose Show and Festival weekend with a delicious lunch and divine fashion on the grounds of the Garden Center! Tickets are $20/pp and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at the Visitors Center, 144 East Jackson Street, until sold out.
98th Annual Rose Show
1pm–5pm, Broad Street at Remington Avenue, Under the Tent, Downtown Thomasville
Hundreds of hybrid rose varieties and breathtaking specimens will be on exhibit from growers throughout the southeast. Ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 1pm with local dignitaries. Free Admission.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 1pm with Miss Georgia, Thomasville Rose Queen and Court, and local dignitaries. Free admission.
Entries should be brought to the back of the Rose Show Tent Friday, April 26, between 7am to 10am. Display items to show your roses are provided and include: vases, tags, mats for photo entries, table easels and water. Arranging your entry is also easy – just cut your stems as long as possible, use foliage as simple accents and fill out your tag. Rose specialists available to assist.
Standard Flower Show: “Our Georgia”
1:45pm–5pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 South Broad Street
Hundreds of native plants on display in a picturesque setting. $3 suggested donation.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2pm with Miss Georgia, Thomasville Rose Queen and Court, and local dignitaries. Free admission.
71st Annual Rose Parade: “Roses in Rhythm”
7:00 PM, Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville
Watch as Thomasville comes to life with colorful floats, marching bands, stilt walkers and much more! Free admission.
Local Boy Scouts will have chairs set up in the 200 block of North Broad Street under the shade of the beautiful oak trees. $5 per chair. Chairs available the day of the parade or call (229) 224-0286 to reserve your seats. Click here to view the parade route.
21st Annual Street Dance
8:30pm, Immediately Following the Parade, Intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets, Downtown Thomasville
Enjoy a live concert featuring The Swingin’ Medallions! It’s fun for the entire family. Free admission!