Events - Randolph Record

30 Nov

Five days of Christmas … festivities

Randolph RecordEntertainment, Events, NewsArchdale, Asheboro, Christmas, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman

ASHEBORO — Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Shop Local Saturday and Cyber Monday are passed. It's parade season in Randolph County. You can attend a Christmas parade in the county four straight days starting Thursday. One the fifth day, you can celebrate with The Embers in Randleman. Here's a look at the upcoming parades in Randleman, Asheboro, Liberty, Ramseur and Archdale plus a beach-music inspired Christmas concert from the Randolph Guide. December 2 Randleman Christmas Parade | 7pm The town’s annual Christmas parade begins at Randleman Elementary School. December 3 Asheboro Christmas Parade | 7pm This year’s Christmas parade will involve cars…

24 Nov

Asheboro parade set with a twist

Bob SuttonEventsAsheboro, Christmas parade

A car rides in the 2017 Asheboro Christmas Parade (The North State Journal) ASHEBORO – This time, parade spectators will be on the move instead of the parade displays. The Asheboro Christmas Parade returns this year, but it will be a reverse parade from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 3 in downtown Asheboro. Spectators will stay in their vehicles and drive through, while floats will be stationary and on display along the route. Amy Rudisill, membership and events director for the Asheboro Chamber, said this should allow families to attend to whatever degree they’re comfortable. Planning began in the late summer, when…

17 Nov

Downtown parade honors veterans

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Asheboro High school marching band performs on Sunset Street (PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL) ASHEBORO — Bands, tanks, and war heroes were on display in downtown Asheboro last week. In one of the first parades since the pandemic, the town closed its streets and welcomed its residents to celebrate the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. The Veterans Day parade was held on Thursday, November 11.

17 Sep

Asheboro Fall Festival Cancelled

Randolph RecordBusiness, Events, GovernmentAsheboro, Fall Festival, Randolph

ASHEBORO -- The 48th annual Asheboro Fall Festival has been cancelled. The annual event scheduled for the first weekend of October will not be rescheduled. According to the Randolph Arts Guild, the sponsor of the event, the decision was made by their board of directors following a meeting with the Randolph County Health Department.