King celebration planned for Jan. 15-17

Published 12:00 am Sunday, January 2, 2011

CONCORD — The Logan Community Association invites the public to its 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration scheduled Jan. 15, 16 and 17.
The events begin with a parade set for 1-4 p.m. Jan. 15. The parade will begin at Forest Hill United Methodist Church on Union Street, making a circuitous route back around to Marsh Avenue.
Other Saturday events include a basketball tournament to be held following the parade at Academy Gym on Academy Street.
On Jan. 16, a GospelFest will take place at 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church on Chestnut Street in Concord.
On Jan. 17, a Laying of the Wreath Ceremony will be held at noon at MLK Plaza. It will be followed by a talent show at Academy Gym on Academy Street.
For more information, call Margie Smith at 704-782-1467.