Want to be in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade? The Kannapolis Christmas Parade returns at 6 p.m. on December 9. Thousands of lights decorate the parade entries, which makes this one of the holiday’s most special nighttime events in the state. This is a great Christmas holiday tradition for you and your family to enjoy.
pick-up areas for parade participants, which will more easily accommodate traffic and avoid construction in downtown Kannapolis.
This year the parade will feature a new route. The parade will begin at its usual location at the intersection of South Main Street and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. It will then travel down Main Street and end at the intersection of Main Street and Laureate Way. There are new drop-off and
The parade is sponsored by Cannon Pharmacy and the City of Kannapolis. Cash awards will be presented in the categories of bands, churches, civic organizations and schools. If you would like to participate in the parade, please visit kannapolisnc.gov/christmasparade. All the information and forms you need to enter the parade are located at this site.
Loose Leaf Collection Begins October 23 It’s Fall ya’ll, which means it’s time for leaves to fall from trees. Beginning October 23 and running until March 9, the City collects loose leaves. At all other times of the year leaves must be bagged.
proper equipment. Yard waste should be bagged all year, with the exception of bushes and limbs and, of course, loose leaves during the loose leaf collection season. Leaves in garbage containers will not be collected.
A few things to remember: Leaves must be placed at the curb or along the ditch line – not in the ditch – in rows parallel with the street. Please do not put leaves on the sidewalk. Place leaves at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of collection to ensure collection on that day. To find out what your leaf collection day is, visit kannapolisnc.gov/yardwaste. Leaves mixed with limbs, other yard waste, gum balls, gravel, glass or other solid matter will not be collected. These items
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tear up our equipment, thus delaying everyone’s collection. All other yard debris must be bagged and placed far away enough from the loose leaves and/or carts so everything can be picked up with the
Leaves must not be placed near water meters and fences. Please place them on the street side of retaining walls. Please remember, leaves often make their way to storm drains. Check the drains in your neighborhood, and help the City keep them clean by unclogging them from leaves and litter to prevent flooding. For more information about Loose Leaf Collection and Stormwater, visit kannapolisnc.gov/yardwaste.
OCTOBER 14 Kannapolis Cruise-In 1-7 p.m. | Downtown
State Road Projects Updated
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he City recently received an update on the transportation projects that are planned or underway by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Due to the growth and condition of our state roadways there are several projects happening at once. The City and NCDOT encourage everyone to be safe and follow speed limits in work zones. Additionally, please watch for timely updates on the City and NCDOT websites, Facebook and Twitter outlets. I-85 Widening Project: This project extends from N.C. 152 (Exit 68) in Rowan County to N.C. 73 (Exit 55) in Cabarrus County. The project is tentatively scheduled to be completed in 2019. N.C. 3 Widening Project: This project will widen N.C. 3 from two to four lanes from Kannapolis Parkway to Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. Clearing and utility relocation is now underway. Actual construction of the street should begin in Spring 2018. N.C. 3 Widening Project – Phase II: This project would widen N.C. 3 from Dale Earnhardt Boulevard to U.S. 601. Environmental submittal of documents is underway. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024. Cannon Boulevard and Dale Earnhardt Intersection Improvements: Right-of-way acquisition will begin in 2018 with construction scheduled to begin in 2020. Completion will be in 2021. Continued on page 2
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Run Kannapolis - First Knight 5K Register Now | Virtual
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N.C. Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | 7 p.m.
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Fall Festival (3 p.m.) & Movie (6:30 p.m.) | Monsters Inc. (PG) Village Park
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Kaleidoscope Arts Festival 12-5 p.m. | Downtown
NOVEMBER 4 A Boy and His Superhero: A Mother & Son Event | 6 p.m. Laureate Center | $40 per couple 5
Run Kannapolis: Fall Back 5K 1:50 a.m. | Downtown
25 Annual Tree Lighting with Fireworks | 6 p.m. | Village Park 25- Winterland Express & 30 Celebration of Lights | 6 p.m. Village Park DECEMBER 1-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 p.m. | Village Park (closed 12/24 & 12/25) 9
Holiday Market 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Laureate Center
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Christmas Parade 6 p.m. | Downtown
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Run Kannapolis Frostbite 5K 10 a.m. | Kannapolis YMCA No pets or smoking please. More at kannapolisnc.gov.