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OFFICIAL UPDATE

Due to current guidelines issued by the State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services and Governor Roy Cooper regarding social distancing and to do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19, all City of Kings Mountain Special Events scheduled to take place in April have been cancelled. These events include the Flashlight & Glow-In-The-Dark Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day. The April 4th concert featuring Ultimate Eagles Tribute-On the Border, will be rescheduled for a later date. The safety and health of our employees and the public is our highest priority, and we thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. We will continue to post updates as they become available.

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DR. MARTIN LUTHER

KING, JR. OBSERVANCE

20

JAN

An observance of Dr. King's legacy and message through presentation and song at the Joy Performance Center.

AUG

21 &

22 BEACH BLAST

A test of the Grand Strand with a two-day free concert featuring hot beach bands at Patriots Park with games, food and fun!

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK

EASTER EGG HUNT

9

APRIL

Bring your egg basket and your favorite flash light as we premiere a new family hit featuring the Easter Bunny!

PATRIOT DAY

OBSERVANCE

SEPT

11

An annual commemorative observance to remember all who lost their lives on

September 11th, 2001.

A celebration at the Gateway Trail to educate on protecting and appreciating our environment through music, activities, and fun for the entire family.

EARTH DAY

25

APRIL

MOUNTAINEER DAYS HOMECOMING PARADE

SEPT

25

Show your Mountie pride and cheer on our home team as they parade through Downtown before the big homecoming game!

OUR SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES

SELECT NIGHTS APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER

LIVE!

at patriots park

An observance of our Nation and its leaders at the City Hall Plaza, in conjunction with the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association.

NATIONAL DAY

OF PRAYER

MAY

7 GREAT PUMPKIN

STORYWALK®

OCT

Journey through this Peanuts classic as you stroll through Patriots Park. Presented in partnership with Mauney Memorial Library.

ALL

MONTH

LONG

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE

MAY

25

A tribute to those who served and gave their lives for our freedom at the Veterans Memorial in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

REVOLUTIONARY FOURTH

JULY

4

The City of Kings Mountain pulls out all the stops for its epic fireworks display! Festivities include live bands, food vendors, and a scene from Bob Inman's "Liberty Mountain."

GREAT PUMPKIN

HALLOWEEN PARADE

OCT

30

Wee ones will parade through Downtown and end at Patriots Park to enjoy a variety of activities and fun for all!

THE WONDERFUL ADVENTURE TO OZ

OCT

31

Journey down the Yellow Brick Road in this interactive experience featuring cast members from the Land of Oz, free Trick-or-Treating, and a live concert starring Band of Oz!,

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

AUG

4

A national event held at the Gazebo at Patriots Park, designed to strengthen communities by encouraging harmony with neighborhoods and local law enforcement.

VETERANS DAY PARADE

AND OBSERVANCE

NOV

11

A special tribute to the Armed Forces that begins at the War Memorial and ends at Patriots Park.

SELECT

DATES

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Celebrate the season like never before with a parade, live performances, Santa's Workshop, Living Nativity, Historic Carriage Rides, Downtown Holiday Market, Christmas Light Display, and so much more!