Although Mount Holly may be small, it has a lot of community spirit. The town is rich in culture. The citizens get together often to celebrate the seasons, holidays, and just to enjoy each others company. Here are a few annual events the town has to show our culture:
Mount Holly Days Christmas Celebration:Each year in December Mount Holly does a "Holly Jolly Day" Christmas celebration. It's a fun time that the town comes together as a community. There are horse drawn carriage rides, holiday treats such as cookies and hot chocolate, and local vendors out selling holiday goods. The chorus from my high school, East Gaston, comes out to sing corals. Its an annual event that just brings the holiday spirit out in everyone.
Mount Holly Farmers Market:Mount Holly has its own farmers market that is opens every saturday from May 10-Labor day weekend. The market offers foods from local places that are fresh and organic. At the farmers market there is more than just food. There are concerts and cooking demonstrations. It was "voted the third most popular farmers market in North Carolina." (Mount Holly Farmers market, 2014)
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Mount Holly Springfest:The Mount Holly Spring Fest is the town's biggest event. It is on the first Saturday of May each year. The streets of downtown are closed off and everyone in the town comes to enjoy their Saturday with the community. Each year over 125 vendors line up the streets of my home town. The whole week kicks off for that Saturday by having: A car show, golf tournament, 5k run/3k walk, senior dinner, and fun in the park. On the day of the festival the vendors line the streets and everyone walks around to shop, eat, and socialize. Fun fact: I danced with Main Street Dance works for eleven years at the festival!
Annual Christmas Parade:Each year right after Thanksgiving, or sometimes before depending on the weather forecasts, Mount Holly has its annual christmas parade. If you are not watching the parade then you must be in it because everyone in town comes to the event! Businesses close early, school gets out early, and the streets get blocked off for the event. Fun Fact: I danced in the Christmas parade every year for elevens years! |
Concerts and Movies in the Park:Once May begins Mount Holly starts having it's activities in full swing. The park either offers a family movie or a concert either every week or every two weeks once summertime begins.It is a family event and a fun way for the families of the town to get together and socialize.
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