Mark your calendars for a day filled with celebration, community spirit, and family fun at the First Annual Soul City Homecoming on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

The festivities will kick off at 10:00am with a parade in the “Heart of Soul City,” in the Green Duke Village at what is now known as The McKissick Soul City Civil Rights Center.

Scheduled parade highlights include the Warren County High School Pep Band, a car show, and the Soul City Fire Department. The parade will conclude near the corner of Liberation Road and Soul City Boulevard.

The show will begin at 11:00am at the “Entertainment Tent” with Baba Felix and the Jimbe Drummers. Local poets and musicians including Jasme’ Kelly, and also a DJ will perform throughout the festivities.

Along with entertainment, attendees can enjoy free food, door prizes, and games for both kids and adults. Several community and civic organizations will also be present to connect with festival goers.

This event will also serve as a time to reflect on the history and legacy of Soul City.

Neighboring communities such as Manson and Ridgeway are invited to come together to commemorate the founders and members of Soul City, to honor their contributions, and to keep their memories alive.

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For the second year in a row, Ride de Vine will be rolling through Warren County on Saturday, March 26th.

Described as a “fully-supported, noncompetitive ride,” cyclists will start/finish at Seven Springs Farm + Vineyard in Norlina, NC.

Participants will have the option to choose between three safe and scenic routes: 10-mile, 25-mile, and 55-mile loops.

The event features a socially-distanced, time-trial style start; chip timing with results and start/finish photos; SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles that patrol the clearly marked routes; and well stocked rest areas.

An energetic group of 300 cyclists of all ages and from all over the world participated in the inaugural ride. When asked about what they enjoyed about it, several riders appreciated the clear directions for their respective routes and enjoyed viewing the beautiful country setting, some expressing interest in returning to Warren County for leisure and to explore more of the area.

And the best part about Ride de Vine…

The event proceeds will support the Jack & Jill of America Foundation, an organization that helps children and families.

To participate in Ride de Vine 2022, visit the official website: https://ridedevine.itsyourrace.com.

PHOTOS FROM RIDE DE VINE 2021

Source: Ride de Vine event website

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