Events: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. in the Piedmont Triad 2015

FREE, WS: Discussion About "Freedom Riders". Jan. 17, 2pm. Old Salem Museums & Gardens in partnership with Wake Forest will host a discussion based on clips from the movie “Freedom Riders” in the James A. Gray Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center at 2pm. The discussion is part of the National Endowment for the Humanities to screen films from their “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” series. The film tells the terrifying and moving, story of when white and black students rode a bus into the Deep South to protest segregation and Jim Crow laws. The event is free and open to the public.
 

FREE, GSO:  Jan. 19 Beginning at 10am, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum  will be celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Admission is free, but there is a suggested $5 donation.  There are daylong events.  Please click onto their website for full details and times for each event.

FREE, HP:  Jan. 19, 10:30am.  MLK Annual Balloon Launch.  In honor and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 86th birthday, 86 balloons will be released by attendees.  Join us for this uplifting family event, which will also feature a speakr, dance groups and light refreshments.  Washington Terrace Park & Community Center, 101 Gordon St, High Point.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will be held on Monday, January 19, 2015 beginning at 11:00am. Held on Martin Luther King Drive in Greensboro, this annual celebration honors the immeasurable contributions of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as pays homage to others that continue his legacy.

FREE, WS: MLK Noon Hour Commemoration. Jan. 19, 12pm. The 35th Annual observance of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Sir Walter Mack, Jr.. The MLK Dare to Make A Difference Award will be presented to NC Senator Earline Parmon. The Twin City Choristers are musical guests. The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Noon Hour Commemoration founded and organized by Mutter D. Evans is the city’s longest on-going local observance. Free and open to the public.

FREE, WS: Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Concert. Jan. 19, 4pm. The Presbyterian Men of Grace Presbyterian Church will sponsor the `Twin City Choristers` in concert, in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthdaY on the above date. The Choristers are directed by Dr. Fred D. Tanner. The general public is cordially invited to attend. Edward Allen is moderator of the Grace Men’s ministry. Rev. Toure’ C. Marshall is the senior pastor. Willie C. Gray is the vice moderator and program committee chairman. Free Concert, offerings will be accepted

FREE, GSO: Jan.19, 6pm.  MLK Day Candlelight Vigil at the ICRCM.  

FREE, WS: On Common Ground: If Not Now, When? Tuesday, Jan. 20. 7pm Social activist, author and comedian, Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory will present the 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day keynote speech at 7 pm in K.R. Williams Auditorium at Winston-Salem State University. In conjunction with Wake Forest University. The event is free and open to the public.

FREE, WS: MLK Young Dreamers Award. Jan. 20, 7pm. Each year, the Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission awards one male and one female the Martin Luther King, Jr. Young Dreamer Award in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.The Young Dreamers Award is given to citizens between the ages of 18 and 40 who have made a tangible difference in the lives of others which include fostering positive race relations, vocalizing or acting against an injustice, leading inclusiveness amongst individuals, embracing those who are perceived as different, and celebrating religious diversity. Free and open to the public.

Community Children's Parade for Pre-School Age and Younger

Saturday, June 29th ...

 ... is the annual community children's parade.  Miss Mary's Children's Parade was designed to provide a patriotic opportunity for pre-school and younger grade school children to participate in a holiday parade.  While Kernersville has an exceptional, historic July 4th parade, the length of the route is a little long for younger children.  Mary Mullinax developed a children's parade in the courtyard of town hall specifically for younger children.

As you can tell from the pictures below, children are encouraged to dress up and red, white and blue.  Patriotic music will be playing and the children can march, walk or ride around the town hall courtyard, following behind the 4th of July Parade Queen.

The children's parade is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Kernersville.  It starts at 9 AM and is free to the public.

Parents are welcome to parade around with their children, or just get out their camera for some memorable pictures.

information provided by the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce

Winston-Salem: Centennial Celebration May 9-12, 2013

Winston-Salem: Celebrating 100 Years 

The City of Winston-Salem is having a big, four-day Centennial celebration!  Many of the planned events are free, including Community Day in Old Salem, a parade, and a party in Corpening Plaza.  You'll find all of the free events listed here, with a link to the official website at the bottom of this page.  See you there!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Historic marker unveiling
5:30pm-6:45pm 100 block of Main Street

Public reception with historic display
6:45pm-7:45pm City Hall


Friday, May 10, 2013

Blue Moon Gallery Hop 5-10pm
Art on Display:

WS/FC Schools Art
216 W 6th St

WS Police Department Historic Artifacts
629 N Trade St

WS Fire Department Historic Artifacts 
619 N Trade St

Downtown Arts District participating locations:

• Alan G Miller Underwater Photographer - 625 N. Trade St.
• Center City Frame Shop - 625 N. Trade St.
• Delurk Gallery - 207 W 6th St
• Earthbound Arts - 610 N Trade St.
• Fiber Company - 600 N Trade St.
• Kindred Spirits-537 N Trade St.
• Marianne DiNapli-Mylet - 625 N. Trade St.
• Mary Baily Thomas - 625 N. Trade St.
• Paz Boutique - 633 N Trade St.
• Piedmont Craftsmen - 601 N Trade St.
• Retro Art Ware - 608-A N Trade St.
• Shawn Beard - 625 N. Trade St.
• Studio 7 - 619 N Trade St.
• Studios at 625 - 625 N. Trade St.
• Swift Wade Gallery - 560 N Trade St
• The Other Half - 560 N Trade St.
• Willy Nilly/ Deborah Willard Design - 604-A N Trade

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Community Day at Old Salem

9:30am-4:30pm   Free admission for everyone for the entire day!  Go here for a full schedule of planned activities.

Centennial Parade

2-3pm  Parade route starts on Main Street in Old Salem and continues to 3rd Street, West for one block to Liberty, then South to Corpening Plaza.  To see a map of the parade route go here.

Party in the Plaza

3-8pm Party after the parade at Corpening Plaza with food, vendors and live music.  

3-4pm High School Musical Review: Reagan, Glenn, East and Reynolds.

4-5:45 Rhonda Thomas and Dee Lucas

6:15-8pm Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen

Saturday, May 12, 2013

Worship Service at the May Dell

4-5:30pm Multi-congregational service at the May Dell at Salem Academy and College, 500 E Salem Ave.  In case of inclement weather, activities will be held in Hanes Auditorium on campus.  Call to Worship by Rev. Laura Spangler, Community choirs, Lovefeast, remarks by Rev. Dr. Gary Chapman, Sermon by Rev. Dr. Sam Stevenson.

Winston-Salem Then & Now

See the historical videos of the history of Winston-Salem here.

Go to the Winston-Salem Centennial Celebration website here.

Kernersville Christmas Parade 2012: Highlights and Video

Kernersville's Christmas Parade was Sunday, December 2. According to the Chamber of Commerce, this is the largest Christmas Parade in the Triad! With more than 1,500 participants and lasting more than two hours, we find this very easy to believe. The parade travels down Mountain Street in Downtown Kernersville, starting at Highway 66 and finishing at Kernersville Elementary School. If you are planning to attend a parade in Kernersville, we would recommend three things. First, get there early. Second, bring a chair. Third, bring a bag, because there is a lot of candy thrown to the children watching and you'll want to have a way to carry your stash back home. This year's highlights included the bands from East Forsyth, Glenn and Northwest Guilford High Schools. Oak Ridge Military Academy marched. Here are some highlights from the Kernersville Parade. Enjoy!

P.S.  If you'd like to see Kernersville's Christmas Tree Lighting, go here!

P.P.S.  We'd appreciate it if you can help us caption those photos that don't have one.  Thanks!

Grand Marshall Mayor Dana Caudill Jones rode in a horse drawn carriage

 

Oak Ridge Military Academy

Winston Wings

Northwest Guilford High School

Keller Williams Realty

Drama Kids

Jots of Circus Daze

SonShyne of Circus Daze

The sign on the back of the wagon read, "Pulled Pork"

NC A&T and Eastern Alamance High School Macy's Day Performance 2012

Congratulations to the North Carolina A&T State University Marching Band and members of the Eastern Alamance High School Dance Company!

The A&T Blue & Gold Marching Machine is one of the most recognized marching bands in North Carolina, and their performance was awesome!

A&T's main performance.

Nineteen dancers from the Eastern High School Dance Company were invited to perform with the Spirit of America at the Macy's Day Parade. Video of their performance.

Way to represent, A&T and Eastern Alamance High School! 

 We're proud of you!

2012 Christmas Parades and Holiday Events for the Piedmont Triad

 Complete Christmas Parade and Holiday event calendar for Alamance, Caswell, Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rckingham, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties in North Carolina.

Find it on our website!

PARADES

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGS

CANDLELIGHT AND

 LOVE FEAST SERVICES

CONCERTS AND

 MUSICAL CELEBRATIONS

Find it on our website!

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