"A New Era of Elegance"

We cordially invite you to hold your wedding reception, anniversary celebration, live music performance, meeting, or holiday party at the historic Parkway Ballroom—a full service event venue.

The Parkway Ballroom was once the swing and sway palace of Bronzeville.  From 1940 to 1974, the Ballroom’s high standards of hospitality and classic décor made it the destination of choice for many African Americans. At The Parkway social, civic and industrial organizations held their annual fundraisers, membership teas and graduation balls; happy crowds danced the night away to the incomparable melodies of Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn and Nat King Cole; and families celebrated birthdays, weddings, and reunions.  

2002 ushered in A New Era of Elegance with the reopening of The Parkway Ballroom. Today’s Parkway presents the space’s traditional grandeur with a distinctively modern flair.  Under the management of Rome’s Joy Catering and Event Planning, The Parkway is a flexible, full service venue suitable for a wide range of events.  Like the former Parkway, this team sets the bar for excellence in culinary presentation, hospitality and event planning.