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Christmas Is In The Air

 

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Last night may have been one of my favorite parades yet, although I might be biased considering it was in the beautiful home of the Azalea Festival!

EGWilmChristmasParade.2The Wilmington Christmas Parade really brought the holiday cheer to our port city with streets lined with eager children and cars decked out with Christmas lights. The weather was perfect to kick off this holiday season, and the Christmas spirit was definitely evident in the parade participants.

 

Something that made last night even more special was having Jean Lawler, 2017 Azalea Festival President, as my driver! She lined her car with festive lights and drove me in the parade in her cute, little convertible. I had such a great time catching up with her and hearing about her next steps with the Azalea Festival.

Christmas is my favorite time of the year, and I’m so glad I got to spend my nigEG WilmChristmasParade 3ht representing the Azalea Festival during the holiday season!

 

 

Until next time!

 

Emma Grace Wright

2017 Azalea Festival Princess

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Be part of something extraordinary as we celebrate the 80th North Carolina Azalea Festival, April 7–11, 2027!

ONLY 300 PATRON SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Patron Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and your purchase today secures your sponsorship for this historic celebration.

 

The first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased will include one reserved parking space for the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party, presented by Truist!

Reserved parking is limited to the first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased, in the order transactions are completed. Limit one reserved parking space per qualifying package. This benefit is not available for subsequent purchases.

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  • Exclusive Garden Party Opportunity: On November 6, Patron Sponsors will also receive a link to purchase up to 8 additional Airlie Luncheon Garden Party tickets, presented by Truist, while supplies last.

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