The second annual African American Festival at Knightdale Station Park, held in conjunction with Juneteenth, was a tremendous success! The event, hosted by the Town of Knightdale in partnership with Choice FM and the Knightdale-Wake Forest Education Foundation, brought the community together for a vibrant celebration of African American culture.

Knightdale Mayor Jessica Day spoke about the importance of this festival for the community since it inception last year and how quickly it has grown and cemented itself as a Knightdale staple. Knightdale Council members Latatious Morris, Steve Evans, and Mark Swan were in attendance along with Representative James Roberson and Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas.

Attendees enjoyed incredible performances by The Jay Renee Band, artist Omar Wilson, and Evvie McKinney, winner of TV's "The Four: Battle for Stardom." The festival featured over ten food trucks offering a variety of food options, Choice FM's The D.O.C., a memorable Unity Stroll by the Divine 9 historically black fraternities and sororities, spoken word artists, line dancing, and an array of vendors.

Thank you to everyone who came out to make this event so special!

Every year the Knightdale Police Department sponsors Camp P.R.I.D.E. aimed at providing exciting and educational opportunities for children over summer break. This free camp is an excellent opportunity for children and their families to learn and grow as well as interact with the distinguished officers of the Knightdale Police Department.

Camp P.R.I.D.E. offers a wide range of exciting activities and engaging speakers to create a fun and educational experience for all campers. The activities included basketball, dodgeball, tug-o-war, frisbee, soccer, splash day, painting, drawing, and other crafts lessons. Speakers and special guest included Knightdale Fire Department, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), Wake County Sheriff's Office, K9 Bella Grace, D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), former NFL player Dakota Dozier, Dan the Animal Man and many more delivered engaging presentations.

Overall, Camp P.R.I.D.E. ensures a well-rounded experience by combining physical activities, creative expression, and informative sessions delivered by knowledgeable speakers. The camp aims to create lasting memories, foster personal growth, and build positive relationships between campers and the police.

Special thank you to Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Lowes Foods, Knightdale High School, Starbucks, Food Lion, Grand Street Pizza, Panera, Subway, Home Depot, Lowe's, Cake Town Bakery, Southern Harvest Hospitality Group and Pelicans Snowballs for helping to make our program a success.

Knightdale is excited to announce the opening of Panther Rock Park! Under the Town's ownership since early 2013, Panther Rock Park is a space where residents and visitors can gather and revel in the natural surroundings.

It is a non-programmed, passive park, which allows visitors to take advantage of its geological and scenic resources located within its 2-acre expanse. There are substantial rock formations, a walking trail, strategically placed benches and a picnic table, a waste station for dog walkers, and trash receptacles throughout the park to maintain a clean, attractive and safe environment.

We have no doubt that our Town will be enjoying this park for years to come!

Panther Rock Park is located adjacent to the Cheswick Subdivision at 840 Hardin Hill Lane.

The Fourth on First celebration in Knightdale was a spectacular success! Our community came together to enjoy a day full of patriotic fun and festivities.

The park was alive with the sound of Love Tribe and children and families enjoying the seemingly endless inflatable fun. The day kicked off with a bike parade where children and families decorated their bikes in red, white, and blue and paraded around the park. The splash pad party was bumping with DJ Highrise, while friends and family kept cool in the water.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this celebration so special. Your participation and enthusiasm helped make Fourth on First an unforgettable event!