Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission

Community Cleanup 2022
2022-09-24 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Garnett Street, Garnett Street, Henderson, NC, 27536, United States
1 Identify an area to clean up Your neighborhood, other locations in the community or contact Tracey Kimbrell for suggestions
2 Form a group Churches, civic groups, schools, neighborhoods, etc.
3 Join your community Join your community on Sept. 24th, 2022 in a city-wide cleanup event.
4 Trash Bag Pickup Upon request, the City of Henderson will provide trash bags and will pick up filled bags left in predesignated areas.

Ducky Derby 2022
2022-09-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Garnett Street, Garnett Street, Henderson, NC, 27536, United States
Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start will be hosting its 13th Annual Ducky Derby on Saturday, September 17, 2022. There will be all kinds of fun activities for families with young children starting at 11 am followed by the Ducky Derby Race at 2 pm. Garnett Street will be flooded with a river of rubber ducks to raise funds to support services for families with children ages 0-5. One lucky duck will win $1,000. For more info call 252-433-9110 x230

Henderson, NC Christmas Parade 2021
2021-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Garnett Street, Garnett Street, Henderson, NC, 27536, United States
The parade will begin at the Raleigh Road Extension (the Extension will be closed at 2:30pm in order to mark the street) and Dabney Drive near Walgreens. Therefore, the following streets will be closed at 3:00pm, a portion of Dabney Drive near Auto Zone. Garnett Street will be closed from CVS Pharmacy to Rose Avenue, including all of the side streets along the parade route.
Please notify your staff and potential customers of alternative parking on the side streets prior to these two events. We will open all the streets immediately after each event. We would like very much for your business to be involved in both events.
For more information contact Alice Sallins at (252)767-4579
The Henderson, NC Christmas Parade is produced by the Vance County Arts Council

Downtown Henderson, NC Trick or Treat 2021
2021-10-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Garnett Street, Garnett Street, Henderson, NC, 27536, United States
Bring the family to downtown Henderson, NC on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 4:30pm to 6pm. Participating business will be handing out candy to Trick or Treat’ers. We’re excited to see this years costumes!
Garnett Street will be CLOSED to vehicle traffic starting after lunch time until after this event.
Downtown businesses and groups are encouraged to participate in our annual Trick or Treat this October 29th, 2021 from 4:30pm to 6pm
In this event, local children and families come visit our downtown area and go to the businesses for trick or treat. This event is advertised in local media and through the school system.
Businesses are responsible for purchasing their own candy and handing out the candy. There is no fee to participate. Just be at your business location and give out candy! You may find it easier to be on the sidewalk outside your store when there are many people.
We encourage all businesses and organizations to decorate your storefront for Halloween, we need to attract people back to downtown after a rough year!
If you would like to participate in giving out candy but do not have a place in downtown to do so please contact Alice Sallins at 252-767-4579 or Tracy Madigan at 252-425-0844 and we can find somewhere you can setup a table or vehicle.
In previous years, this event draws a huge amount of people to downtown! If you have never participated in this event before, please be aware there are likely 1,000 or more kids coming for trick or treat.

Downtown Henderson Christmas Parade 2020
2020-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | NC
Downtown Henderson Christmas Parade 2020 Rules and Regulations
Saturday, December 7, 2020
5:00 pm
This is a Drive Thru Parade
All participants will remain in their designated spot for two hours as cars drive through
1– All Floats, Fire trucks, and vehicles with trailers are to line up at3:30pm. All other parade entries begin line up at 4:00pm and NO LATER than 4:30pm. You will be giving a space on Garnett Street where you (group) will remain for two hours.

We recommend that you have your participants to dress appropriately for the weather, careful to layer. Also, have participants to switch positions periodically if they are performing.

3– Floats will be judged based on attractiveness, best use of theme, and riders dressed according to theme. Judges decisions are final. Prizes are awarded as follows: 1st = $100 ~ 2nd = $50 ~ 3rd = $25 – PLEASE NOTE: Only paid entries will be eligible for prize money!
4– Unless using a professional float, all entries are responsible for parade transportation.
5– ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE A CHRISTMAS THEME. For example: Antique autos are to be decorated for Christmas. In a car club – All Cars in the Group Must Be Decorated! Musical groups are encouraged to play Christmas music. NO ONE will be allowed to participate in the parade WITHOUT a Christmas theme; this includes businesses, cars, trucks, marching units, etc

All entries with homemade floats/trailers will receive $20 off of entry fee

7– Due to safety reasons, MOTORCYCLES AND HORSES ARE PROHIBITED. Three or four Wheelers are not permitted
8– The parade entry fee includes UP TO 3 VEHICLES for car clubs. Additional vehicles are $10 each. Example: 1 to 3 cars = 1 entry fee of $55; 3 cars +1 = $65.

Please use lights when possible because it will be an evening parade

10– Henderson City Code Section 10- 23 states: “No one participating in a parade or proceeding along the route of a parade shall distribute handbills, advertising matter, candy, cigarettes, prizes, or favors of any kind, within one hundred feet of any moving motor vehicle or within one hundred feet of any group of parade participants marching in an organized marching formation.”
11– Each entry must include a sign or banner with the organizations name.
12– Only preauthorized groups will be allowed to participate in the parade. No more than 25 individuals representing a single organization or club will be allowed. (This EXCLUDES organized walking or marching units)
13– Any unauthorized persons/vehicles will be turned away. NO ONE will be allowed to enter into the parade at the parade. ALL ENTRIES MUST MEET DEADLINES.
14– We will allow for enough space to ensure that you socially distance. Wear masks, please
15– No refunds will be given for no shows or entries that are removed due to rule infractions.
16– It is the responsibility of each person participating in the parade to adhere to all applicable local, state and/or federal laws. The Vance County Arts Council, The City of Henderson, sponsors, contributors, and supporters deny liability for any damages, injuries, or losses as a result of participating in the 2020 Henderson Christmas Parade.
In the event that we have severe inclement weather on 12/05/20, the parade will be held on 12/12/20, A telephone call will be made to all parade contacts if this change occurs. Therefore, please have a valid working number on the parade form. Click here for your application
This event will be live Streamed also. Information will be given out at a later time

Christmas Tree Lighting
2020-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | NC

Halloween Puppy Pawty
2020-10-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Sadie’s Coffee Corner, 324 S. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC, 27536, United States

Downtown Drive Thru Trunk-or-Treat
2020-10-29 16:30 - 18:30 | NC
Trick-or-Treat Safely from Your Vehicle
Thursday, October 29th 4:30pm until 6:30pm
Sponsored by Henderson Vance Downtown Development Comm. & Henderson Police Dept.

Directions
From the Fire Station on Young Street, make a left turn on Court Street, continue across Montgomery Street (treats in the police parking lot), go through Sally Port (more treats), make a right on Breckenridge (more treats) exit on Breckenridge.
If you would like to participate this year call Alice 252 767-4579 for a parking space. You may begin set-up at 3:30pm
Please try to order pre-packaged candy. If not, package treats ten days in advance for distribution.
Please wear a mask

Ducky Derby Race -Update
2020-09-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Garnett Street, Garnett Street, Henderson, NC, 27536, United States
Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, Inc. will hold its 11th annual Ducky Derby race in downtown Henderson on September 19th at 11:00 am. Due to the current environment, no tickets will be sold to purchase ducks as FGV Smart Start will be securing sponsors only to support this event. Each duck will represent a child who has been enrolled in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library this year, and one lucky child in the program will win the first place prize, Chick-fil-A for a year. The event will be recorded live and presented on the Facebook page. Super Duck – $500 Feathered Friend – $250 Quacker Backer – $100 For sponsor information call Garry at 252-433-9110, ext 227
Could you share with your Board today that the Ducky Derby will ( rain?) take place this Saturday at 11 am? No public invite ( due to 50 person restriction). If any businesses from Breckenridge to Orange ( Roses’ side) are present, they need to be aware of parking restrictions on that side that morning until noon. No Parking signs going up.

The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department along with Community Partners will be hosting a Book Bag Drive-Thru
2020-08-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Breckenridge Street, 200 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, NC, 27536, United States
The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department along with Community Partners will be hosting a Book Bag Drive-Thru on Saturday, August 29th from 11:00am-2:00pm. The Book Bag Drive-Thru will take place in the circle between the Henderson Police Department and McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Breckenridge Street. Book bags are for youth attending school in Vance County. Parents will enter from South Garnett Street and exit onto South Chestnut Street. Voter Registration and Census forms will be offered to parents. For more information, please contact Jaleel Johnson at 252.431.6099 (jjohnson@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Ballet Arts Outdoor Dance Recital
2020-08-29 | NC
