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In 2009, Wake Forest will commemorate its first 100 years with a “Centennial Celebration” created to honor its past, celebrate its present, and embrace its future. The entire community is invited to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration that will feature several festivities throughout the year. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of history!
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First Light Wake Forest
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 - Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009
Downtown Wake Forest
On December 31, 2008, over 5,500 Wake Forest-area residents rang in the New Year along South White Street with the first-ever First Light Wake Forest.
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Party of the Century
Friday, Feb. 20, 2009
The Ledford Center, Campus of SEBTS
Over 2,000 resident celebrated Wake Forest's 100th birthday at the Ledford Center, located on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This FREE, once-in-a lifetime birthday celebration included music, food, children’s activities, and of course – birthday cake! Thank you for helping us celebrate the birth of our historic town.
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Six Sundays in Spring Centennial Concert
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave.
Bring a picnic basket and blanket and celebrate Wake Forest's Centennial at Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave., as the Wake Forest Singers headline the event and perform "Music Through the Decades." The concert will also feature the Wake Forest-Rolesville High School Jazz Ensemble. The Six Sundays in Spring concert series will continue every Sunday at Holding Park through May 24. |
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Centennial Images: An Exhibit of Wake Forest Art
Opening Reception: Friday, May 1, 2009; 6 pm - 9 pm
Exhibit Dates: May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17; Noon - 4 pm
Free & Open to the Public
The Powers-Ludas House, 112 North Ave.
You are invited to own a piece of artwork depicting Wake Forest's history. Twenty area artists generously donated their works to Connections...100 Years of Wake Forest History - a book commemorating the Town of Wake Forest's 2009 Centennial. Those artwork pieces, plus additional drawings, paintings and photographs of local interest are being featured will be featured in an exhibit called "Centennial Images: An Exhibit of Wake Forest Art". |
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4th of July Centennial Celebration
July 3 - Trentini Stadium, WF-Rolesville High School
July 4 - N. White St. & Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Centennial flair that includes a splash of 100 years ago. On Friday, enjoy the most fantastic modern day fireworks anywhere. Once again this year, the Band of Oz will headline the event. On Saturday, take a walk down memory lane at the Children's Parade, and Art in the Park/Games in the Park!
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Centennial Community Christmas Gala
December 5, 2009
New Wake Forest Town Hall
Wake Forest will bring its 2009 Centennial Celebration to a fitting close with a Christmas gala designed to celebrate the town's incredible growth and prosperity. The Christmas Gala will include food, music, and plenty of fun! More information about the Christmas Gala will be provided at a later date.
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