Leland NC
2010 North Carolina Christmas Festival and Parade
Welcome!!
Presented by the Unity Group of North Brunswick
Partnering with the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce
Greetings ALL!
The Unity Group of North Brunswick is in the process of planning the 18th annual NC Christmas Festival. (December 11, 2010) This year we are planning one of the biggest yet. Last year there were over 70 vendors including crafters, local businesses and food vendors. It was estimated that there were thousands that viewed the parade and over 2 thousand that attended the festival. The parade had over 100 entries.
History: Since 1992 the Unity Group of North Brunswick which is a non-profit, non political community service organization has provided this festival and parade to the community. The main objective is to provide free entertainment and a parade for all the children and their families of the area. It has been the philosophy of the UGNB that this event is to be provided to all as a community based effort. The Festival has grown steadily ever since that first festival and parade.
General Information
The festival will be located at the Leland Park behind the Leland Town Hall in Leland NC. (Link to MapQuest) The parade will start from the 1st Baptist Church in Leland and finish at the Food Lion entrance (Leland Shopping Center) behind the BB&T bank on Village Road. The festival starts at 9am and the parade will begin at 10am and usually last until 12 noon. VILLAGE ROAD WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 9am on Dec 11th! There is NO admission charge to the festival and all the entertainment and children’s activities are FREE! Santa Clause is coming and you can have your picture taken FREE with Santa. (Sponsored by CVS Pharmacy) All the entertainment and children’s activities are provided free. There will be food vendors and a multitude of craft and business vendors attending the festival.
Deadline for ALL Applications is NOVEMBER 1 2010
All applications received after this date will be assessed a late charge see forms—get them in EARLY!
Ad Sales: We have held the line on advertisement this year with no increase in ad cost. Want to help sponsor the festival? The Unity Group does not rely on any one group or government group to pride this festival and parade. We do however fund some of the festival with ad sales from businesses and other organizations. If you would like to have an ad in our 2010 Parade Booklet pleases CLICK Here for an application. Just print out the form, mail it along with your proof stating the size and mail it in. For more information call either Faye Burckhalter at (910) 471-7498 email faye@ncchristmasfestival.com or Joe Henson at (910) 371-0813
For more information you can email us john@NCCHRISTMASFESTIVAL.COM or call 910 371-9921
Vendor Information Spaces are LIMITED. For more information please. Remember vendors will be allowed to set up starting a 7am on Dec 11. Food Vendors will be allowed to setup on Dec 10 after 6pm but the Unity Group or the Town of Leland will not guarantee the security of your space. All person requesting space(s) will be required to pay the entry fee-please –no exceptions! Click Here For Application.
Food Vendors
We have approx 12 spaces for food vendors. All state and local applicable laws, rules and regulations are required to be followed by each food vendor. Food Service permit information will be required from the Brunswick County Health Department. Potable water under pressure, standard house current electricity can be provided but we are encouraging you to provide your own electricity if you require more power. Trash and grease disposal is provided. A clean-up fee will be assessed. For application click here.
Parade
The parade is always a highpoint of the festival. The Saturday parade will be open to all who want to participate. NO SANTAs PLEASE—Santa coming and will bring up the rear. You must fill out the enclosed application and mail it in ASAP!!! There is no limit but we will not accept any application after Dec 9. To have your entry posted in our Parade Booklet you must have your application and fee to us no later than November 1!! The parade will start at the First Baptist Church in Leland and end at the Food Lion Shopping center behind the BB&T bank. All participants must abide by the rules so that we will have a safe and fun parade. Click here for the application. You will be mailed a placard to be placed in the front window of your parade entry. All parents that bring their kids will be able to drop off their children at the Woodburn Presbyterian Church on Village road. The parade will be lined up in the First Baptist Church parking lot and you will be directed to your staging area by our parade directors and volunteers. If you have any questions please call 910 371-9921 or email john@NCCHRISTMASFESTIVAL.com. Click here for the application, fill it out and mail it in with your check.
Parking
More information to come on this issue….It is understood that Village Road will be under construction during this time but the State has assured us that no construction will take place during this festival.
Entertainment
More information to come--For more information please contact the entertainment committee.
