Roman Forest to celebrate 50th anniversary with Memorial Day observance, Founders Day celebration May 26

Roman Forest will be celebrating the city's 50th anniversary with a Memorial Day observance followed by a Founders Day celebration May 26.

What residents should know

The Roman Forest Events Committee will host a Memorial Day observance at 10 a.m. at Roman Forest Park's Purple Heart Monument, located at 1603 Roman Forest Blvd., Roman Forest. The event will be a ceremonial remembrance for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, according to information posted on the city's Facebook page.

Following the Memorial Day observance, the Roman Forest Events Committee will also be hosting a Founders Day celebration at noon at Roman Forest Park's Burke Pavilion. According to information posted on the city's Facebook page, the event will include games, a bounce house and vendors. Food will also be available for purchase including a $5 hot dog combo and a $7 hamburger combo. Commemorative 50th anniversary t-shirts will also be available to purchase for $20 each.

Some context

Roman Forest was founded in 1975. According to five-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the city was home to 2,832 residents in 2023—the most recent data available—and covers roughly 2.2 square miles.

Roman Forest is governed by a City Council made up of five members and one mayor—a position currently held by Chris Parr. The city also has its own police department, which is currently led by Chief Stephen Carlisle.