The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) invites all Wake Forest residents to the 11th Annual Good Neighbor Day on Sunday, Sept. 18. This free, family-friendly celebration is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. in Holding Park at the corner of South Main Street and West Owen Avenue with parking and entrances on West Owen.
Good Neighbor Day brings together Wake Forest residents from all walks of life for a day of food, fun, and family entertainment. With a mix of cultures, music, ages, and ethnicities, the event celebrates diversity and promotes goodwill among all of Wake Forest’s citizens.
A special part of this year’s Good Neighbor Day will be the presentation of the seventh annual Good Neighbor of the Year award. The honor will be presented to one local youth and one adult who consistently demonstrate an unfailing commitment to preserving, maintaining, and improving the quality of life in their neighborhood and community.
Over 3,000 Wake Forest-area residents have participated in Good Neighbor Day since it began in 2006. Offering food, dancing, local musicians, a DJ, face painting, prizes, and recreational activities for both children and adults, this family-oriented celebration promises something for everyone.
The HRC encourages diversity and promotes goodwill among all citizens of Wake Forest. Good Neighbor Day serves as a catalyst for carrying out the town’s vision of “building a community populated by diverse groups whose common bond is a love of our town.”
In the event of rain, Good Neighbor Day may be rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25. Weather-related updates will be available by calling the Wake Forest Weather Line at 919-435-9569. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town of Wake Forest app will receive a push notification message informing them of any schedule changes. To download the Wake Forest app, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/app.aspx.
For more information about Good Neighbor Day, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov and search Good Neighbor Day.
