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Downtown Kinston is gearing up for its annual Light the Night Christmas Parade, a hallmark holiday event that brings thousands of spectators to the streets. Hosted by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR), the parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. from Historic Grainger Stadium, located at 400 E. Grainger Ave.
The holiday season officially kicks off in downtown Kinston with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Pearson Park (210 W. Gordon St.). Hosted by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR), the annual "Turn On the Holidays" event begins at 6 p.m., promising an evening filled with music, performances, and holiday cheer.
The Downtown Kinston Revitalization Board approved $25,000 in funds at its August meeting to support the Building Improvement Façade Grant. This matching grant program is designed to assist property owners within the Municipal Service District (MSD) in making improvements to the exterior of their buildings, encouraging investment and maintaining the appearance of the downtown area.
A Fourth of July event will be held on Thursday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Pearson Park.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization adopted from the City a downtown lot at the corner of W. North and Mitchell Streets to install a memorial garden in honor of Ms. Shirley Herring who had dedicated herself to beautifying downtown Kinston.
At a meeting on Wednesday, the remaining Downtown Kinston Revitalization board members met for a special meeting in response to the abrupt resignation of six board members. Per DKR’s bylaws, the board chair, Mike Chastain, has the ability to nominate replacements in order for the board to reach the minimum requirement of 11.
Tensions are rising in Kinston as the City Council delivers a stark message to Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR): Address your issues, or face a funding reckoning.
In a world where recognition often eludes those who truly deserve it, this week's Unsung Hero stands out for her dedicated contributions to the community. Lara Lang Tribula, a long-time resident of Lenoir County and an employee of the State Employees' Credit Union, embodies the spirit of service and commitment.
Pride of Kinston/Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DK) has established the Shirley Herring Memorial Park Fund to honor Shirley Herring and her dedication and service to Kinston and Lenoir County. The memorial park will be located at North and Mitchell Streets and will serve as an enduring legacy of her life’s work in Kinston and beyond.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization posted the following on their Facebook page: We are [less than] 100 days away from Christmas 2022! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Kinston Christmas Parade is December 3rd at 4:30pm! We just had to take a look back on just how awesome the parade was last year!
Downtown Kinston Revitalization posted the following on their Facebook page about the upcoming 2022 Kinston Christmas Parade and a request to join the planning committee.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization is gearing up for the next Summerfest concert. On Saturday, July 9, 2022, The North Tower Band will be in downtown Kinston inside the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center located at 100 N Queen Street, second floor.
After threatening weather canceled the first Summerfest of 2022, Downtown Kinston Revitalization has announced when the next Summerfest concert will be. On Saturday, July 9, 2022, The North Tower Band will be in downtown Kinston at Pearson Park for Summerfest!
UPDATE: CANCELED! Kinston’s annual Summerfest kicks off on June 11, 2022 with a concert presented by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR) at Pearson Park. Breadwine and Blooze, the band who performed during last year’s July 4th weekend fireworks display, will be returning to Kinston for an evening filled with food, vendors, and music.
Kinston’s annual Summerfest kicks off on June 11, 2022 with a concert presented by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR) at Pearson Park. Breadwine and Blooze, the band who performed during last year’s July 4th weekend fireworks display, will be returning to Kinston for an evening filled with food, vendors, and music.
