Come celebrate 33 years of Leland at Founders’ Celebration! The event honors the Town of Leland’s official incorporation, which took place on Sept. 12, 1989.
Live music, carnival rides, food trucks, and more will take over Founders Park, located at 113 Town Hall Drive, on Sept. 10 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Celebrations will get underway with live music from Masonboro Sound, Gump Fiction, and Carolina Casuals throughout the day. People of all ages can enjoy carnival rides that include a carousel and swings, the Leland Express Train, lots of lawn games, and more. Local organizations will have booths with interactive activities and information. A dazzling fireworks display will cap off the evening.
Food trucks will be on site. Attendees are welcome to bring their own coolers and set up a picnic on the lawn, but pets are not allowed.
“Leland has seen incredible growth over the last 33 years that has brought so many wonderful people and opportunities to our Town,” Mayor Brenda Bozeman said. “We’re grateful for the founders who laid the foundation for where we are today and look forward to seeing where we are 33 years from now!”
In addition to free admission, parking is free. General parking will be available at North Brunswick High School, located at 114 Scorpion Drive NE. Free shuttles will take participants to and from the event site. Accessible parking will be available at the Leland Library/Brunswick Center at Leland, located at 487 Village Road NE.
Town Hall Drive will be closed on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Old Fayetteville Road will be closed starting at 8:30 p.m. through the end of the fireworks.
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