other live music , children ’ s activities , inflatables and local nonprofit groups selling a variety of food and other refreshments . The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks show .
In addition , the Town of Garner and Garner ’ s Juneteenth Committee are continuing to explore ways to commemorate Juneteenth and to link that holiday appropriately to our community ’ s Independence Day Celebration .
FIREMEN ’ S FESTIVAL Garner ’ s oldest festival ( formerly known as Firemen ’ s Day ) features a variety of vendors , food , a live fire demonstration , a raffle and a much-loved parade of firetrucks and other firstresponder vehicles . It all takes place on the first Saturday in October at and around the fire station at the corner of Benson Road and Main Street in Downtown Garner .
TRICK-OR-TREAT THE TRAILS This event promises a fun , safe , family-friendly opportunity for little ghosts and goblins to trick-ortreat on the beautiful trails at White Deer Park ( 2400 Aversboro Road ). Thousands of visitors and dozens of local businesses and organizations participate in this free event .
WINTER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS Garner historically has come together in its historic downtown for holiday celebrations each December . Visit garnernc . gov as we near the holiday season to get details about planned events for 2021 .
Garner Remembers and Honors
MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY The Garner Veterans Memorial at Lake Benson Park ( 921 Buffaloe Road ) is site for the town ’ s annual Memorial Day observance . Local veterans groups and the Town of Garner sponsor this tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice .
Garner traditionally marks Veterans Day at an observance at Aversboro Road Baptist Church ( 1600 Aversboro Road ). Speakers , singing performances and a mini-concert by the Garner Magnet High Symphonic Band typically form the core of the event .
CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REV . DR . MARTIN LUTHER KING JR . The greater Garner community comes together annually on a Sunday in mid-January to honor the civil rights leader and interpret his life and legacy in the context of our times . The event is held at Garner Performing Arts Center ( 742 W . Garner Road ).
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