Elon University is a sponsor of the downtown celebration, which will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Elon University will be joining the celebration on April 7 as the Town of Elon marks its 125th anniversary. Elon College was founded in 1889, with the Town of Elon College incorporated in 1893. On June 1, 2001, the institution changed its name to Elon University and the town changed its name to the Town of Elon.
The day-long street festival will feature food, vendors and live entertainment throughout downtown Elon. The public is invited to come join the fun from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Arts and crafts vendors will be set up along downtown streets, with downtown Elon businesses will be participating as well. Children’s activities during the event will include face painting, balloon artists, games and photo opportunities with princesses, CrimeStoppers characters and the Elon Phoenix.
At 2 p.m., Elon Mayor Jerry Tolley, N.C. Sen. Rick Gunn and Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book will offer a program about the town’s anniversary including the presentation of a resolution from the N.C. General Assembly. At 2:30 p.m., all are invited to enjoy cupcakes and cake near Citrone Plaza as part of the celebration of the town’s birthday.
A stage will feature a variety of music throughout the day:
- 11:30 a.m. — Hello 4am (alternative and pop band)
- Noon — Hannah Strickland
- 12:30 — Nikki Inocencio
- 3 p.m. — Retro (high-energy band)
Elon University is a sponsor of the anniversary celebration along with engineering firm Williams Carmen & King, the Burlington Times-News, Duke Energy and the Twin Lakes Community.
To accommodate the festival, multiple roads will be closed in the downtown area. North Williamson Avenue from Lebanon Avenue to Haggard Avenue as well as West Lebanon Avenue from North Williamson Avenue to Holt Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, until midnight. West College Avenue from Holt Avenue to North Williamson Avenue will be closed from Friday, April 6, until Monday, April 9.