in the coming years . To learn more and get updates about the coming year ’ s celebration , visit garnerjuneteenth . com .
JULY 3 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Local residents as well as visitors from across the region celebrate our nation ’ s birthday at Lake Benson Park ( 921 Buffaloe Road ) at Garner ’ s Independence Day Celebration on July 3 . There ’ s a free concert by the North Carolina Symphony and other live music , children ’ s activities , inflatables and food vendors . The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks show . Details and weather-related updates can be found at garnernc . gov .
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 first-responder vehicles . It all takes place on the first Saturday in October around the fire station at the corner of Benson Road and Main Street in Downtown Garner . Learn more at garnerfire . com .
TRICK-OR-TREAT THE TRAILS This popular event always delivers a fun , safe , family-friendly opportunity for little ghosts and goblins to trick-or-treat 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 comes 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 the current year .
Garner Remembers and Honors
MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY The Garner Veterans Memorial at Lake Benson Park ( 921 Buffaloe Road ) is the 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 MLK 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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