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Waxhaw provides opportunities for families to
reconnect and spend time together through family nights
hosted by the Waxhaw Parks & Recreation Department.
Every First Friday of the month from May-September, we
feature local area musicians at our Jammin’ by the Tracks
concert series.
In April and November, our Movies Under the Water Tower
offer a fun family activity outdoors under the stars.
Waxhaw is home to the only municipally-owned skate park
facility in Union County. Come join us the first Friday in April
for the Blue Light Skate After Dark event which brings togeth-
er the community police officers from the Waxhaw Police
Department and area skaters in a fun jam session and open
skate night for skaters of all ages.
Waxhaw celebrates its heritage and Americana at two
annual parades.
Each Independence Day begins with a hometown parade in
our historic downtown. Announcers cover the entire parade
route so you hear all of the details surrounding the fun en-
tries passing by from antique cars, fire engines, parade-
themed floats, horses, stilt walkers, clowns, and more.
The Waxhaw Christmas Parade held downtown on the sec-
ond Sunday of December features our local school marching
bands, entries and floats by hundreds of businesses and
community members, and Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by
carriage.
Each year, locals and visitors gather at the Military Wall of
Honor to take part in Memorial Day, Patriot Day, Veterans
Day and Wreaths Across America ceremonies that tribute
local heroes and show appreciation for sacrifices made by
so few, for so many. Our Jewish community also participates
in an annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony celebrating
Hanukkah. These ceremonies are held on their nationally
recognized dates .