Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Fourth of July Parade in Watts Hillandale

Despite the sweltering heat and unpredictable weather, the city and the neighborhoods adjacent to the Ninth Street Shopping District will be out in force on Wednesday, July 4th to celebrate the annual Independence Day Parade (now in its 63 year!).

Among the highlights: the parade is led by kids and features flags from all  50 states and many countries and lemonade is generously served, compliments of Watts Grocery.

The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Club Boulevard and Oakland Avenue (see map below) and will last for approximately an hour and a half. The route will take the revelers and the onlookers from the Center of Club toward Oval Park on Alabama and Woodrow streets

To learn more about  the history of this wonderful neighborhood tradition and much more background, read on after the break. 

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Happy International Labor Day

For the history of May 1 and how it faded from significance in the U.S., read an excellent New York Times dispatch here.

Friday, December 9, 2011

OWD Holiday Party

Visit with friends and meet new neighbors at the annual Old West Durham Holiday Party!

Sunday, December 11
4:00-6:00 pm
1012 Alabama Ave

Bring a dish to share.

We'll be collecting food for the EK Powe backpack program also.


Posted from OWDA listserv