The Town of Carrboro has adjusted its 4th of July celebration to be safe for everyone.
Here’s what’s going on:
Town Vehicle Marathon Parade
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
10 a.m.
Beginning at 10 a.m., a small train of town vehicles will wind its way along a 26-mile route throughout the Town of Carrboro. Step outside to look for vehicles from Police, Fire, Public Works, Planning, and Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources. Find a map and turn by turn directions of the route. The parade will take about an hour and 14 minutes.
Frederick Douglass Community Reading
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
12 p.m.
Mayor Lydia Lavelle will host a virtual gathering of community members for the 7th annual Community Reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay, “The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro.”
Mayor Lydia Lavelle will host a virtual gathering of community members for the 7th annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay, “The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro.” Join us for this Carrboro tradition at 12 noon on July 4th.
In 1852, Frederick Douglass, one of our nation’s greatest orators and abolitionists, was asked to speak at an event commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In his provocative speech, Douglass said, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.”
The essay reading will be accessible on the Town of Carrboro’s website,
Live Music and Entertainment
Saturday, July 4th, 2020
2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Free
The band Nantahala will perform an online concert, followed by more entertainment, to be announced. It will be streamed on Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Facebook page.
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