Dr. Pepper Park celebrates 10-2-4 in Downtown Roanoke Emma Thomas October 24, 2022 1 minute read As Downtown Roanoke prepares to celebrate Dr. Pepper Day this afternoon, the President of Dr. Pepper Park talks why the date was chosen and the performance of the park in the last year. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Drowning in Smith Mountain LakeNext: Fatal crash in Franklin County Related Stories Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026