Romeo, Michigan | Downtown The Heart of Romeo

Romeo Downtown
Development Authority
Downtown Romeo thrives with unique shops, restaurants, and galleries in a premier historic setting dating from the 1800’s. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places and on the Michigan Register of Historic Sites, Romeo bustles as a local business center in northern Macomb County amid fruit orchards and on the recreational Macomb Orchard Trail. Home of the Michigan Peach Festival each year over Labor Day weekend, downtown Romeo showcases the best of living in southeastern Michigan.

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Romeo DDA Board Meeting
The Romeo DDA Board meets twice a month, the FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 pm at the Romeo Community Center, 361 Morton Street. The next meeting will be on Wed. May 6, 7:30p.m.
Agenda - May 20, 2009

Romeo Sidewalk Sale & Street Festival 2009
Friday, Saturday, July 17, and 18. Sales Galore on downtown sidewalks! Historical site tours, Antique Appraisals, Lavender Festival, and Much More!

78th Annual Peach Festival, Labor Day Weekend
The 78th Annual Michigan Peach Festival of Romeo sponsored by Romeo Lions Club includes parades, sports, Carnival rides, food and fun for the whole family over five days around Labor Day weekend in downtown Romeo. 2009 Romeo Peach Queen...(more)

Romeo Harvest Days, Oct. 3
Celebrate autumn in downtown Romeo on Saturday, October 3, 10am - 6pm. Chili - cookoff, Scarecrow Decorating Contest and more! Tour area orchards and come downtown too! Entry deadline 9/30! Sponsored by the Romeo MRP Association, Romeo DDA and Greater...(more)

Ladies Night Out - Friday, November 13, 6pm to 10pm.
Downtown Romeo's night for ladies to enjoy shopping, dining and pampering in all our shops and restaurants! Each locally-owned business will be offering special events, sales and giveaways in holiday-decorated, historic downtown Romeo! Stay over for Saturday, November 14 all...(more)

Santa Parade, Thurs. December 3th., 6:30pm.
Join families and businesses for a PARADE to downtown Village Park and annual TREE LIGHTING and caroling. Romeo Lions offer roasted chestnuts, cookies and cocoa starting at 6:30pm in Village Park. Keller Williams offices nearby also have treats. The...(more)

Romeo Christmas Homes Tour, Sat. December 5
Tour six holiday decorated themed historic homes decorated for the holidays, Saturday December 5. Two tour times 4:00pm and 6:30pm. Sponsored by the Romeo Historical Society. Tickets $15 each available at Kanes TownHall Antiques, Connelly's Creations and Yesterday, Today...(more)
Homes Tour

Downtown Midnite Madness, Fri. December 11
Downtown Merchants are offering specials just before the holidays for those dressed in your PJs! Hosted by the Romeo MRP Association and sponsored by the Romeo DDA. Be there and shop until you drop..asleep.

What's New and Coming Soon!
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ROMEO Blueprint 2006
The complete Blueprint Document prepared by Hyett-Palma and presented to the Village of Romeo January 10th 2006
*Click Here to View the Document*

CBD Model Design Guidelines for Signage

Design Guidelines

CBD Streetscape Concept Plan Project 2009
Rowe Inc.of Lapeer, Michigan has been chosen by the DDA this month to create the CBD Streetscape Concept Plan, addressing the No. 1 DDA RB06 priority, Traffic and Pedestrian Access to downtown. These improvements are key to downtown success.

DDA office in the Fearnaught Building
DDA Coordinator Janine Saputo works in the DDA office at 134 W. St. Clair St. in the Fearnaught Building, downtown Romeo.