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The 2009 Carolinas’ Thanksgiving Day Parade marches in uptown Charlotte starting at 10 A.M. on Thursday, November 26, 2009!

The Carolinas’ Thanksgiving Day Parade has evolved over more than six decades as a regional tradition and highlight of the Holiday Season. Founded in 1947 by four local businessmen to attract holiday shoppers to downtown Charlotte, the Thanksgiving week events have become so much more. The Parade and its ancillary events are produced by an independent, volunteer, non-profit, charitable organization, Carolinas’ Carrousel, Inc.

The parade has grown in size and diversity and draws over 100,000 people as spectators each year. In 2008, the television broadcast of the parade was seen by approximately 285,000 people. Close to 100 units participated in the parade, including area marching bands, floats sponsored by local organizations and corporations, step and drill teams, entertainers and other specialty units. In October 2008, TravelMuse.com named the Carolinas’ Thanksgiving Day Parade as the fourth largest Thanksgiving parade in the United States.

The Carolinas’ Carrousel, Inc. is committed to enhancing the regional area’s community life through quality family-oriented entertainment. The organization’s events officially announce and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. In addition, it promotes academic and artistic excellence through awards to outstanding area high school students and marching bands. The Carolinas’ Carrousel, Inc. also exists to offer business, industry and the local citizenry the opportunity to participate in showcasing the region and to encourage excellence in the future leaders of the area.

For more information on the parade click here.

The Charlotte International Auto Show rolls into the Charlotte Convention Center on Thursday, November 19, 2009. With over 400 new vehicles on display attendees will get an opportunity to see at what is new and exciting in the automotive world, including a special “green room” and cars depicting the history of the automobile.The Charlotte International Auto Show is proud to have become the Carolina’s leading automotive event. The 2009 show will fill the Charlotte Convention Center with nearly 280,000 square feet of exhibits and features. The goal is to present a window into the automotive world that encompasses every automotive interest.

$8.00 (Adult – Ages 13 and up)
FREE (Children 12 and under)

Call 704-364-1078 for more information.

A true “institution” in Charlotte– the annual Southern Christmas Show–kicks of the holiday season in style! Surround yourself with the beautiful sights, joyful sounds, and scrumptious tastes that make the Southern Christmas Show the South’s favorite holiday tradition.

A charming “Olde Towne,” extraordinary crafts, decorating ideas galore, and 600+ festive merchants creat a “can’t miss” event for the entire family. The show begins today and runs through Sunday, November 22nd. For more information about tickets click here.

Charlotte’s annual sales tax holiday on Energy Star appliances rolls around again this weekend, allowing consumers to save money while reducing their energy use. The North Carolina Legislature defines “Energy Star qualified product” as “a product that meets the energy efficient guidelines set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy and is authorized to carry the Energy Star label.”

Clothes washers, freezers, refrigerators, central air conditioners, room air conditioners, air-source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, ceiling fans, dehumidifiers, and programmable thermostats all qualify for the tax break.

Click here for more information about the Energy Star Program,  including tax credits for energy efficiency.

October 2nd is the first annual Bow Wow Ball at Halo Nightclub (820 Hamilton Street in Charlotte). The Bow Wow Ball will be hosted by Fox Charlotte’s Brotha Fred and Morgan Fogarty and proceeds will go to support Project HALO (no affiliation with the club.) Project HALO (Helping Animals Live On) is a non-profit, no-kill animal adoption shelter. HALO  runs strictly off volunteers and private donations, without which they would not exist. All donations are tax-deuctible!

First Annual Bow Wow Ball Announcement

Charlotte’s Film Festival 2009 ends today. If you haven’t had a chance to attend one of the independent films highlighted this week and you have no plans for today… check out the film festival schedule. It’s not too late to buy tickents.

We call it a week, but it’s really 10 days of culinary pleasure.

Ten days of Uptown’s top restaurants each presenting exquisite three-course meals for only $35.

Offerings range from the freshest sushi to the thickest steaks. Now there’s no excuse to miss out, so bring a date, bring your mom, or maybe even just treat yourself to some of the best restaurants Uptown Charlotte has to offer, at only a fraction of the normal price.

Bring your family for an overnight adventure at the Carolina Raptor Center on September 25th. The Center will provide dinner, breakfast, and all activities in between. You just need to bring a tent, sleeping bags, and your sense of adventure. Activities will include: getting to know owls, astronomy, campfire storytelling, night canoeing, and more! For more information about the Raptor Retreat click here.

The Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey through eduction, research, and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors. You can volunteer, become a member of the Center, or even adopt a bird. Visit the Carolina Raptor Center’s website to find out more.

Carolina Raptor Center

University City RACE TASTE has grown into an annual celebration of good food and good times in the University City area. Featuring live music, pace car rides, interactive displays, and family fun, University City RACE TASTE celebrates its 12th anniversary in 2009 with a bountiful buffet of delectable delights from University City’s best restaurants!

The famed Nationwide Garage at Lowe’s Motor Speedway will house this spectacular event! Proceeds will fund economic development initiatives for growth, transportationand quality of life in University City.

Event Details:

Dates:  09-23-2009
Time: 5:00 PM
Price:  $$8, $10 at the door
Age: All Ages

Location:
Lowes Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Parkway South
Concord, NC 28027

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University City Annual Race Test